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Stargazing in Sutherland: visit the white dwarves and the red giants
Is your only glimpse of the Milky Way that time your toddler hurled his vanilla shake from Milky Lane all the way to the other side of the food court? Maybe you think Sutherland is a snowy town too far, far away for a getaway. Or maybe you just haven’t had the chance to experience […]

Wood-fired hot tubs in the Western Cape
What is better than soaking in a self-prepared wood-fired hot tub with your mates and admiring the breathtaking environment around you? Wood-fired hot tubs are one of the most popular amenities nowadays and we can see why! TravelGround has rounded up twenty gorgeous stays in the Western Cape where you can escape the city and […]

Escape the city for less
How is it already June? On the one hand it feels like the first part of the year has flown by, and on the other hand it’s been a rough couple of months and we’re all in need of a breather. The summer weather made space for autumn leaves, and now the colder months of […]

Have You Visited These South African World Heritage Sites?
Do you know what South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are? Have you visited them? Read along to learn more about these marvels and where to stay when visiting them.

A Guide to South Africa’s Winter Destinations
For a country in the sunny Southern Hemisphere, South Africa sure has an abundance of idyllic winter destinations to suit every traveller. We’ve rounded up some of South Africans’ favourite destinations during the winter season. It’s time to start planning your ideal winter holiday! Escape the cold – beach and spa stays When it comes […]

A Sweet Escape: 9 Remote Getaways in South Africa
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,There is a rapture on the lonely shore,There is society where none intrudes,By the deep Sea, and music in its roar:I love not Man the less, but Nature more, . . . Lord Byron We can thank our lucky stars that we live in a country with incredible, […]

An Easter Weekend Getaway in Every Province
Easter Weekend is just around the corner and offers the ideal opportunity to put your feet up, or book an adrenaline-filled weekend away. Whether you are a fan of the bush, sea or the woods, TravelGround has got you covered with an Easter Weekend getaway in each province. JBay Zebra Lodge, Eastern Cape Breakfast is […]

5 Hikes in the Drakensberg Mountains
Being cooped up at home can only go on for so long and many South Africans are looking for safe ways to spend some time in the great outdoors. Hiking is just one such a pastime and we cannot think of a better place than the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains to get going. This mountain range […]