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5 arid parks worth visiting in the Northern Cape

1/3/2017

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It may not be home to Table Mountain or the Kruger National Park – two of South Africa’s most well known attractions – but the Northern Cape is still one of my favourite places. It has open spaces and blue skies, mountains and semi-desert landscapes crammed with wildlife big and small. Here are 5 arid parks worth visiting in the Northern Cape. 


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15 things to do in Paternoster on the West Coast

22/2/2017

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Nature reserve, Paternoster, West Coast
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For the locals, life in Paternoster still revolves around the sea. Fishing is the historical lifeblood of the village and fishermen still go out almost every day in their colourful boats. For visitors, of course, there’s more variety. Here are 15 things to do in Paternoster on the West Coast of South Africa.


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Elgin and Hermanus: road trip into the Cape Overberg

16/2/2017

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Belfield farm cottage, Elgin, Overberg
​By Roxanne Reid
When last did you go online to book a little getaway? And which accommodation aggregator did you use? I’ve just used Afristay for the first time to book an Elgin and Hermanus road trip into the Cape Overberg and it was an easy, pain-free experience. Find out more...


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Save up to 54% on South African national parks book

14/2/2017

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Elephants, Addo National Park
By Roxanne Reid
It’s February, the month of love. And because I love South Africa’s national parks and wild spaces, I’m offering a special price countdown deal on my e-book A Walk in the Park: Travels in & around South Africa's national parks so that you can fall in love with them too, either for the first or 100th time. Get up to 54% off the listed price.


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8 best things to do on safari in Botswana

8/2/2017

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Best things to do on safari in Botswana
​By Roxanne Reid
Landlocked in the heart of Southern Africa, Botswana is one of the most diverse safari experiences on the continent. Every day will reveal something new and thrilling. Go for a bush walk or game drive in the soft early morning light, watch the sky turn red at sunset, and listen to the sounds of the African night. Here’s my pick of the 8 best things to do on safari in Botswana.


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Why Namibia's Ai-Ais Resort didn't rock my socks

1/2/2017

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Ai-Ais Resort, Fish River Canyon, Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
The first time we went to Namibia’s Ai-Ais resort in the Fish River Canyon in the 1990s, campers were packed in so tight you couldn’t have found space for a toothpick. I hadn’t been back for more than 20 years but I discovered that it still didn’t rock my socks. Here’s why.


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    About 

    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.
    We're happiest in the middle of nowhere, meeting the locals, trying something new, or simply watching the grass grow.
    In this blog you can discover new places to go, revisit places you've loved, or take a virtual tour of destinations you only dream about.

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