Roxanne Reid

Why you’ll love Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

7/4/2021

Self-catering accommodation at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

by Roxanne Reid
There’s an enchanting patch of indigenous forest in the Western Cape’s Langeberg region. At 250ha, it’s the largest tract of indigenous Afrotemperate forest west of Knysna. Here you’ll find trees like stinkwood, yellowwood, ironwood, red alder, Cape beech and about 30 other species. Together, they make for a beautiful dappled forest where you’ll want to get out on some of the hiking or biking trails, visit one of the bird hides. Find out why you’ll love Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve.

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Best South African holiday destinations and places to visit

26/3/2021

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Best South African holiday destinations: Cape Town

By Roxanne Reid
If you were to compile a bucket list of places in South Africa you have to visit at least once in your life, what would you include? For me they’d need to offer something special in the way of nature, wildlife, beaches, culture and heritage, activities and experiences. Here’s a roundup of 20 of the best South African holiday destinations including a bucket list of places to visit if you haven’t already.

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Why people travel & what makes travel in Africa special

10/3/2021

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By Roxanne Reid
Why do people travel? It’s at least partly to break out of their comfort zone, to find out more about themselves, to relax, be inspired or fulfill their sense of adventure. But have you ever made a list of what drives your urge to travel and which aspects of your travel experience make you happiest? Here, in random order, are 10 reasons why people travel – and what makes travel in Africa so rewarding.

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Addo Elephant Park safari: everything you need to know

24/2/2021

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Addo Elephant Park safari: everything you need to know

By Roxanne Reid
If you love wildlife and you’re planning a Garden Route itinerary in South Africa, you have to add on an Addo Elephant Park safari near Port Elizabeth. Come to the malaria-free Eastern Cape for a Big Five safari – in fact, the Big Seven if you include whale-watching and shark-spotting in the Marine Protected Area of the park.

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Finding Olive Schreiner & 10 other things to do in Cradock

10/2/2021

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Olive Schreiner museum in Cradock, South Africa

By Roxanne Reid
Why would anyone be interested in a frumpy old woman with a beaky nose, who could curdle milk with one disapproving glance? Who spent her life writing her fingers to the bone, died 100 years ago and is remembered by almost everyone today for just a single book? Visit the Olive Schreiner museum to find out, then discover other things to do in Cradock.

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17 things to do in Arniston / Waenhuiskrans

27/1/2021

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White dunes and turquoise sea, bright-coloured fishing boats and white-washed cottages, a coastline peppered with shipwrecks, a sleepy village with two names. Make a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cape Town and discover some of the best things to do in Arniston / Waenhuiskrans, from whale-watching and caving to fishing and snorkeling.

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20 things to do in Malgas in the Overberg

13/1/2021

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Things to do at Malgas: stay at the Malagas Hotel

By Roxanne Reid
The little settlement of Malgas lies on the southwest bank of the Breede River in the Overberg, about 30km southeast of Swellendam. It’s perhaps best known for its pont across the Breede River but there are many other things to do in Malgas and the surrounding area too, from wine tasting and whale-watching to canoeing and fishing. Here are some of them.

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15 things to do at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg

9/12/2020

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Koppie Alleen, De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg

By Roxanne Reid
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is just under a three-hour drive from Cape Town. It’s stuffed with Cape fynbos, its vlei is a wetland of international importance, and southern right whales come to breed in its Marine Protected Reserve. If those aren’t reason enough to visit, here are 15 things to do at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg.

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21 things to do in Prince Albert, Karoo

18/11/2020

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Prince Albert accommodation: Swartberg Hotel

By Roxanne Reid
If wide open spaces and a deafening stillness appeal to you, if small Karoo towns make you happy, then Prince Albert is your kind of town. But just because it’s peaceful, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on. Here are some of the many and varied things to do in Prince Albert, Karoo.

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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna

11/11/2020

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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna on the Garden Route - a nature lovers' retreat

By Roxanne Reid
Whether you’re into family fun, adventure action or chilling with your loved one, you’ll be smitten with this place to stay on the Garden Route in South Africa. Find Forest Edge off the Rheenendal Road, a 30km scenic drive from the buzz of town. At this self-catering accommodation in Knysna, there are five cottages on the margins of indigenous forest, alive with the call of birds and the lure of forest walks.

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