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10 reasons to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania on safari

31/1/2018

By Roxanne Reid
The famous Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most classic safari destinations and it’s no surprise why; it’s home to the Big Five, about 500 bird species and Africa’s most well-known great migration. Here are 10 reasons to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania on safari.

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Stadsaal Caves and San rock paintings in the Cederberg

24/1/2018

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Stadsaal Caves in the Cederberg, SouthAfrica

By Roxanne Reid
The Cederberg Wilderness Area just 200km north of Cape Town is a place to feel the fresh mountain air on your face, hear the call of birds and enjoy views of mountains and intriguing rock formations. Don’t miss the Stadsaal Caves and San rock paintings of elephants that were painted at least 1000 years ago.

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Visit the wild horses of Aus in Namibia

17/1/2018

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Photo: Beate Schippert

By Roxanne Reid
In South Africa there are wild horses at Kleinmond in the Cape and Kaapschehoop in Mpumalanga. But it’s those in the Namib Desert that are the wildest and most romantic of all Southern Africa’s feral horses. The first time we went to visit the wild horses of Aus in southern Namibia, we had a number of questions. Where did the horses come from? How do they survive in this harsh environment?

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15 things to do in Greyton in the Overberg

10/1/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
You’ll find Greyton at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains, about 35km from Caledon in South Africa's western Cape. It’s an appealing blend of relaxed country village with gravel roads and sophisticated town jammed with restaurants. There’s a healthy dose of nature paradise thrown in as a bonus. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Greyton in the Overberg.

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Why to visit Richmond in the Karoo

3/1/2018

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Why to visit Richmond, Karoo, South Africa

By Roxanne Reid
The small town of Richmond lies just off the N1, about halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Don’t rush past; take the time to explore. Let me share some insight into why to visit Richmond in the Karoo.

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10 reasons to visit the Serengeti in Tanzania on safari

Stadsaal Caves and San rock paintings in the Cederberg

Visit the wild horses of Aus in Namibia

15 things to do in Greyton in the Overberg

Why to visit Richmond in the Karoo

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