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15 things to do in the Cederberg mountains

20/11/2024

Things to do in the Cederberg mountains: Truitjisekraal

By Roxanne Reid
About 220km from Cape Town, the Cederberg Wilderness Area makes a great weekend getaway. Whether you’re all about hiking and mountain biking or more of a heritage and culture buff, there’s something for everyone. And if you just want to kick back with a glass of wine and soak in the view of the mountains as the clouds drift by, that’s fine too. Here’s my pick of things to do in the Cederberg.

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15 things to do in Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof

16/10/2024

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Things to do in Haenertsburg: Pennefather Complex

By Roxanne Reid
Haenertsburg village lies on the edge of the Great Escarpment in Limpopo, above the Magoebaskloof Pass that snakes towards Tzaneen around hairpin bends that drop about 600m over just 6km – one of the steepest passes in South Africa. Nature lovers come for the forests, waterfalls and birding, adventure lovers for a flock of adrenalin activities. Here’s my pick of things to do in Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof.

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CapeNature’s cottages at Algeria, Cederberg Wilderness Area

2/10/2024

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CapeNature’s cottages at Algeria, Cederberg

By Roxanne Reid
Untamed and craggy, the Cederberg Wilderness Area is about 220km north of Cape Town – a perfect short break that feels a million miles from city life. Here mountains dominate the horizons and you can let your imagination run riot among the jagged sandstone formations. We visited to explore and to stay in CapeNature’s cottages at Algeria.

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Best 10 things to do in Addo Elephant National Park

11/9/2024

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Elephants drinking, Addo Elephant National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Addo Elephant National Park, about 70km from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is a feast of wildlife, including the Big Seven: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino in the main game area, plus sharks and whales in the Marine Protected Area. And don’t forget history and hiking. There’s so much to do in this amazingly diverse park that it’s hard to choose. Here’s my pick of the best 10 things to do at Addo.

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A guide for your trip to Madagascar

1/8/2024

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Take a trip to Madagascar for clear waters

Lying in the Indian Ocean off the south-east coast of Africa, the island of Madagascar is a top contender for unparalleled holidays off the beaten path. The fourth-largest and oldest island in the world, it’s renowned for its varying ecosystems, extraordinary wildlife, and white beaches. Here’s guest poster and safari expert Go2Africa’s guide for your trip to Madagascar.

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Stanford restaurants and wineries to try in the Overberg

17/7/2024

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Stanford restaurants and wineries: Manor House, Stanford

By Roxanne Reid
[Updated October 2024]
Everyone who visits the village of Stanford just a two-hour drive from Cape Town should arrive hungry. There are so many good places to eat and to enjoy wine tasting that the town has become a drawcard for foodies and wine lovers from Cape Town and further afield in South Africa. Here are some Stanford restaurants and wineries to try when you visit.

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Why to visit Canyon Roadhouse, Fish River Canyon, Namibia

19/6/2024

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By Roxanne Reid
Fun, funky even wacky, these are words you might use to describe the Canyon Roadhouse not far from the Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia. Staid, dull and prim are definitely not. In fact, if you don’t have a sense of humour or a fondness for grinning like a basketful of baboons, don’t bother to visit; the place will be wasted on you.

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Game drive at Desert Rhino Camp in Damaraland, Namibia

30/5/2024

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Gemsbok at sunset on game drive at Desert Rhino Camp, Damaraland, Namibia

By Roxanne Reid
Safari guides are cool people, their brains ripe with knowledge they’re happy to share. The best ones are charismatic and make your days so much fun you never want them to end. But it’s not often you see one of them yoyo with excitement at something he’s just seen for the first time. Yet that’s what happened on a game drive at Desert Rhino Camp in Damaraland, Namibia.

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15 things to do in Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo

10/4/2024

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By Roxanne Reid
If you love history and old buildings, you’ll love Graaff-Reinet in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The town has more than 220 listed heritage sites, so there’s lots of history to be explored. If you love nature, you’re in luck too, given that the town is surrounded by 195 square kilometres of national park. Here’s my pick of things to do in Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo.

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Paternoster restaurants worth visiting

13/3/2024

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By Roxanne Reid
You’ve spent the day exploring the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and lighthouse, walking on the beach at Paternoster and kayaking in the sea. Now your stomach is growling. Luckily, there’s no way you’re going to go hungry in Paternoster, with restaurants offering everything from pizzas and burgers to seafood and fine dining. Here are some Paternoster restaurants worth visiting.

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