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15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State

12/12/2018

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Shopping in Clarens: book shop
​By Roxanne Reid
The eastern part of South Africa’s Free State province, lying along the Maluti mountains, is a place for all seasons. Enjoy afternoon thundershowers in summer and see it transformed into a snowy wonderland in winter. In autumn, trees and grasses form a mosaic of red and copper. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State.

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15 Namibia campsites: a guide for camping in Namibia

5/12/2018

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Namibia campsites: Ngepi camp, Zambezi
By Roxanne Reid
I love Namibia and I love camping, especially in quiet wilderness places without many people. I’ve written before about ​5 campsites in Namibia: the southwest, but haven’t focused on much of the rest of the country. So here are 15 Namibia campsites: a guide for camping in Namibia, from the southeast to the north.

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Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground, Namibia

13/11/2018

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Quivertree Forest, Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
Not far from Keetmanshoop in southern Namibia is the Quivertree Forest. The sheer number of these aloe trees here makes them special. Nearby at Giant’s Playground, huge boulders form strange patterns like massive Lego bricks. Find out how to visit Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground, Namibia, and where to stay when you do.

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Endless Vineyards: things to do in Botrivier in the Overberg

7/11/2018

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Endless Vineyards Boutique Lodge, Botrivier
By Roxanne Reid
Explore vineyards and fruit orchards on foot or in the saddle, enjoy a wine tasting or simply relax. Stay at Endless Vineyards and you’ll discover these and other things to do in Botrivier in the Overberg.

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10 things to do in Kalk Bay, Cape Town

31/10/2018

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Things to do in Kalk Bay, Cape Town
By Roxanne Reid
The fishing village of Kalk Bay lies between the mountains and the sea on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula. It’s a place to walk cobbled streets and find quirky shops. There’s an arty buzz, with galleries and people selling crafts on the street corners. Stop for a cup of coffee, browse the bookshop, buy fish fresh from the sea, watch seals at the harbour. Here’s my pick of 10 things to do in Kalk Bay, Cape Town. 

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Self-catering Wilderness accommodation: Boardwalk Lodge

24/10/2018

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Wilderness accommodation self-catering: Boardwalk Lodge
By Roxanne Reid
We’ve stayed countless times in the Wilderness-Knysna area on the Garden Route because it’s just so gosh-darn beautiful and there’s so much exciting stuff to do. We’ve even parked off at the same accommodation more than once. But recently we stayed in different self-catering Wilderness accommodation at Boardwalk Lodge and it was a great find. Here’s why.

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Fancourt: things to do that are NOT golf

17/10/2018

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Fancourt - things to do that are not Fancourt golf
By Roxanne Reid
Let’s play word association. You hear the word Fancourt, what’s the next word that pops into your head? Golf? Yet despite three top-rated golf courses, this hotel in George offers a lot more than golf. It’s in easy reach of activities on South Africa's Garden Route and also in the Little Karoo. Here’s my pick of things to do that are NOT golf, both at the estate and nearby. 

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Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls: a short walk away from the Falls

10/10/2018

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Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
By Roxanne Reid
Picture this. You’re in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, so you’re saturating yourself in all the activities the town has to offer. But despite all the excitement and adrenalin stampeding through your system, you want somewhere peaceful to retreat to at the end of the day. Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls is perfect, just a short walk away from the Falls, but serene and unruffled.

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Garden Route itinerary for nature lovers, South Africa

6/10/2018

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Garden Route itinerary for nature lovers, South Africa - Goukamma Nature Reserve
By Roxanne Reid
Nature is as natural to the Garden Route as shopping is to Sandton or catwalks are to Paris or Milan. You'll find forests, lakes and beaches, forest elephants, whales and dolphins, even seahorses, butterflies and pansy shells. Here are some places and activities for nature lovers to add to their Garden Route itinerary in South Africa.

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Greenline Africa Trust: a better life in Victoria Falls

3/10/2018

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Preschoolers at Dibutibu, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
​By Roxanne Reid
The town of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe is a flourishing tourism hotspot, thanks to the Victoria Falls UNESCO World Heritage Site and a slew of adrenalin, safari and cultural activities that draw visitors to the area. But behind the scenes are many marginalised people, especially women and children. It’s for them that Greenline Africa Trust is working to create a better life through sustainable projects. 

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    I'm an independent travel writer and book editor with a passion for Africa - anything from African travel, people, safari and wildlife to adventure, heritage, road-tripping and slow travel.
    Since 2015, travel buddy and husband Keith has been the primary photographer for this blog.
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