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5 Child Friendly Accommodations in Gauteng
Family getaways can be stressful to plan as there are many people to consider, with all sorts of differing ideas of what the holiday should be like. If you’re travelling with children these holidays, make sure they are catered for by staying at one of these child friendly accommodations in Gauteng: 1. Flintstones Guesthouse Flintstones […]
Fall in Love at One&Only Cape Town this February
With a string of international accolades to its name – including the Travel+Leisure 2013 Best Hotel Spa in Africa & Middle East – we are proud to welcome One&Only Cape Town to the TravelGround family. We are so in love with this 5-star urban chic resort and couldn’t think of a better time to associate […]
Exploring Scenic Southern Africa by Rail
There are plenty of ways to explore South Africa, but none more rewarding than by rail. There are several companies that offer train travel within South Africa, so you can take your pick! Picture the countryside flying past your window, the rattling of wheels on the railway gently rocking you to sleep, and waking up […]
7 Favourite Destinations from Cape Town to Addo
South Africa is a country that should be travelled by road to really get a feel for its magnificent landscapes, cultural diversity, and wide range of attractions. A popular road trip for both locals and tourists is between Cape Town and Addo; a route that covers some of the most exquisite vistas of the Western […]
Snaking through Kirstenbosch Gardens on the “Boomslang” – A New Aerial Walkway
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is proud to announce an exciting new project taking place in honour of their centenary year (2013) – a treetop canopy walkway known as the Boomslang! Situated in the Enchanted Forest, the walkway lures visitors from the forest floor through the leafy foliage and eventually bursts above the treetops to allow for […]
5 Romantic & Affordable Minimoons in KwaZulu-Natal
Shorter, closer to home, more affordable “minimoons” are a great way for couples to enjoy more frequent romantic getaways throughout the year. Here are 5 accommodations across KwaZulu-Natal that will steal your hearts and not your finances. Mseni Lodge, Sodwana Bay Mseni Lodge offers 3-star accommodation in rustic self-catering or B&B cabins tucked away amongst the […]
The Incredible Insider’s Guide to Hermanus
The coastal town of Hermanus draws local and international tourists throughout the year, with its esteemed reputation for whale watching, meandering wine routes, and its bustling small village atmosphere. Here are the top things to do in Hermanus: Where to have sundowners Dutchies Beach Restaurant at Grotto Beach offers a diverse range of exotic cocktails […]
Not so Irresponsible Full Moon Hikes up Lions Head
“My friends would call this irresponsible!” The nervous excitement reverberated off this poshly-accented mantra as our British friend clambered her way down the rocky slope of Lions Head during a visit to Cape Town. It might sound crazy to some that we were hiking in the dark, by the faint glow of the not-so-full moon, […]
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