rakensberg Tugela Falls Valley. By Iri Soda (Creative Commons)

The Drakensberg region of South Africa is quite a large one, and doesn’t often get the kind of attention that the coastal regions or vibrant cities do.  For those not in the know, this area has more than a fair share of jaw-dropping scenic beauty, untouched landscapes to drive through, and adventure-orientated activities. If you’ll [...]

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Summer may be over, but there is no need to go into hibernation. The Western Cape is as busy as ever with fantastic festival fun taking place throughout the month of June. Whether you enjoy food, wine, port, or poetry, there’s something to keep a spring in your step this winter! Wacky Wine Weekend If [...]

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Those with young children will likely be dreading the upcoming winter holidays, with the thought of the kids being stuck inside for days on end when it’s raining outside. Make sure your kids (and you) don’t go stir crazy this winter by taking them to the following fantastic indoor play areas in Cape Town, offering [...]

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Dine with Dragons. By Grantscharoff (Creative commons)

Though our mighty Dragon Mountain spans five South African provinces and Lesotho, it doesn’t quite compare to the fictional dragons of Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO Game of Thrones series. And yet, these immense and immovable stone giants are a very impressive sight to behold. If you’ll be heading to any of the spread out [...]

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If the cold weather is starting to make you feel gloomy, we have something to cheer you up. Like a luxurious winter weekend away – for LESS! That’s right. TravelGround has a fantastic variety of accommodation specials that are sure to get a sunny smile from even the frostiest frown. There’s even a 50% discount [...]

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Post image for Be the Captain of your own Holiday with Knysna Houseboats

Knysna is one of the most beautiful and sought after holiday destinations in the Western Cape. However, along with this fame, and rightly so, comes the throng of crowds who also wish to experience this golden piece of land for themselves. Whether you’re visiting Knysna out of season or during the peak season, Knysna Houseboats [...]

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A look at the dolerite pillars in the Valley of Desolation. By michael clarke stuff (Flickr)

The Karoo is an incredible region of South Africa. It falls between three provinces, has a host of incredible attractions and landscapes dotted about, and lays claim to numerous species of wildlife. If you’re a lover of open skies, winding mountain passes, fresh air, and country hospitality, here is one possible route to experience the [...]

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