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The vast Drakensberg region is filled with stunning scenery, undulating landscapes, and plenty of activities. It spans five of South Africa’s provinces, as well as Lesotho. This is a continuation from last weeks post, and lists three more great towns in the Drakensberg area. Day Four Where: Estcourt See: Fort Durnford, Wagendrift Dam, Weenen Game [...]

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The 28th of May is World Play Day Don’t sit at home, don’t stay Get up, get out, and play Oh, the places to play on World Play Day!   Let kids do what they do best And adults say no to rest The day is about having fun Fun for all, each and everyone [...]

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With the rain cascading down outside, it’s unlikely you’re going to be able to plan any outdoor activities for your kids. Following our Cape Town post, we have included a list of all the kid friendly activities you can enjoy in Durban this winter: Durban Ice Rink, Stamford Hill Take your kids to the Durban [...]

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Drakensberg 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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