Roxanne Reid

Budget friendly self-catering accommodation, Western Cape

8/7/2020

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re like me, you need a few days away every now and then to stay invigorated and sane. But what happens if the purse strings are tight? Luckily, there’s lots of budget friendly self-catering accommodation in the Western Cape where you can stay without having to hawk your house.

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Why to walk a 3-day wilderness trail at Kruger Park

17/6/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
As anyone who has visited the Kruger National Park will know, it’s a place for a superb South African safari. We’ve visited countless times but perhaps our best experience was walking one of the wilderness trails. Find out why the Olifants Wilderness Trail at Kruger Park is so rewarding.

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20 small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town

3/6/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Small towns are special in many ways, from lack of congestion to country cool, from old buildings full of character to friendly people with time to chat. I’ve chosen 20 of my favourite small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town. Read on to see if I’ve included your favourite.

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Game reserves in KZN for a South African safari

20/5/2020

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Game reserves in KZN for a South African safari

By Roxanne Reid
Northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is nirvana for those who love wildlife and nature, with an abundance of provincial and private reserves to choose from. Here in subtropical Zululand you’ll find game reserves in KZN that will pay rich dividends on your South African safari.

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10 Karoo game reserves and nature reserves to visit

6/5/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Karoo is a word that conjures dry landscape, the freedom of open spaces and big skies. One of the best ways of exploring these spaces is in Karoo game reserves and nature reserves. Here’s my pick of 10 places to go for a Karoo safari or immersion in nature.

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21 things to do in Kleinmond in the Cape Overberg

22/4/2020

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Things to do in Kleinmond: visit the Stony Point penguin colony

By Roxanne Reid
This patch of unspoilt Cape coastline draws lovers of the outdoors from all over South Africa, looking to get close to nature and enjoy activities like hiking, birding, whalewatching and river-rafting. Here’s my pick of some of the best things to do in Kleinmond in the Overberg.

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20 things to do in Swellendam in the Overberg

8/4/2020

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Things to do in Swellendam: Dutch Reformed Church

By Roxanne Reid
People who live in Swellendam know just how much there is to do in the area, but those who think of it as a two-hour drive from Cape Town on their way to the Garden Route need a little encouragement to stop and explore. Here are 20 things to do in Swellendam; spend three days here and you’ll barely touch the surface.

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Why to visit the Moravian village of Elim, Western Cape

25/3/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Take a walk back in time to this Moravian mission village of thatched houses in South Africa’s Overberg. Founded in the early 1800s, it’s no tourist hub – and all the more appealing for that. Read on to discover its appeal and some things to do in Elim, Western Cape.

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Constantia wine farms: why visit these Cape Town wineries

11/3/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Imagine rows of vineyards stretching into the distance, a glass of bubbly in your hand. Imagine a view of mountains as you snack on cheese and sip a glass of velvety red wine. Succumb to the pleasures of wine tasting on these Constantia wine farms and discover the allure of Constantia wine tasting at these Cape Town wineries.

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17 things to do in Barrydale on Route 62 in the Karoo

25/2/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Barrydale lies in a fertile valley between South Africa's Langeberg mountains and the Karoo. Stay over for a couple of days to ease into the slower pace of life here and experience some of the many things to do in Barrydale on Route 62.

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