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20 things to do in Malgas in the Overberg

13/1/2021

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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Things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania

28/10/2020

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Things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania: cheetah

By Roxanne Reid
Tanzania in East Africa is one of the world’s best safari destinations, offering grasslands and savannah peppered with acacias and vast lakes, a snow-topped peak and a wealth of wildlife. The Serengeti and the Great Wildebeest Migration are the most famous, but there are lots more things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania.

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15 things to do in Sutherland in the Karoo

14/10/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
You might come to Sutherland in the Karoo, South Africa, for the stars or the snow, but there are lots of other things to do and see in this little town 110km north of Matjiesfontein on the R354. We found ourselves enjoying it as much for the history and people as for the clear night skies that make it famous. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Sutherland.

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Why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park

30/9/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Drive about 90 minutes north of Cape Town and you’ll find a strange place where giant creatures roamed long before the appearance of man on Earth. Here at this heritage site a fascinating journey has been quietly waiting more than five million years for you. Find out why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park.

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The adventures of two wildlife trackers: book review

16/9/2020

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Wildlife books: Adventures of Two Wildlife Trackers

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that I’m a fan of wildlife experiences and a great admirer of wildlife trackers and guides who have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the bush. I’m also a book lover. So when all that comes together it’s deeply satisfying. Like in this book about the adventures of two wildlife trackers.

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Namaqua National Park guide: everything you need to know

2/9/2020

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Namaqua National Park: everything you need to know

By Roxanne Reid
Think carpets of spring flowers, giant rock formations, star-filled night skies and the pounding of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the Namaqua National Park south-west of Springbok in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Here’s a guide to everything you need to know.

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Top 20 Victoria Falls activities: adrenalin, culture and wildlife

19/8/2020

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Victoria Falls activities: things to do in Victoria Falls, ZimbabwePicture

By Roxanne Reid
Victoria Falls. Whether you’re into adrenalin sports, nature, food and culture, or lounging in a romantic setting, there are things to do to suit everyone here in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe. Discover the top 20 Victoria Falls activities – adrenalin, culture and wildlife.

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