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Top 5 favourite national parks in South Africa

16/10/2017

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By Roxanne Reid
Since the publication of my book A Walk in the Park: travels in & around South Africa's national parks, people often ask which are my top 5 favourite national parks in South Africa. Picking my top three is easy; two I’ve visited time and again, never becoming bored, and I totally lost my heart to the third on my first visit. Choosing just two more from the other candidates is much harder.

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San Ambroso chapel in the Knysna forest, Garden Route

11/10/2017

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San Ambroso chapel in the Knysna forest, Garden Route
By Roxanne Reid
Did you know there’s a pocket of Italian history tucked deep in the forests near Knysna? Take a road trip to the little San Ambroso chapel in the Knysna forest and discover a little known part of South Africa's  Garden Route history.

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Why to visit Totties Farm Kitchen near Knysna

22/3/2017

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Totties Farm Kitchen, Knysna, Garden Route
By Roxanne Reid
If ever you get a chance to explore the Rheenendal Ramble – an informal lucky packet of stops along the Rheenendal Road 15km west of Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route – make sure you visit Totties Farm Kitchen for lunch or tea. You’ll get good food in charmingly old-fashioned surroundings. 

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15 things to do near Knysna on the Garden Route

8/3/2017

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15 things to do near Knysna on the Garden Route
By Roxanne Reid
There’s so much to see and do in and around Knysna that you couldn’t fit it all into a single post. I’m going to focus on the Rheenendal-Buffalo Bay area to the west, which we’ve returned to again and again. Here are 15 things to do near Knysna on the Garden Route.

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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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Cliffhanger cottages near Knysna: escape to the country

25/1/2017

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Cliffhanger cottages, Knysna
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I love back roads, forests, wilderness and the sounds of nature. Given that I live in a city, my holiday happiness depends on finding these things, no matter where I go. At Cliffhanger cottages near Knysna on the Garden Route I learnt how to escape to the country and sweep away the city dust.

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Why you’ll love Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay

18/1/2017

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Squirrel monkey, Monkeyland, Garden Route
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Take a holiday on South Africa’s Garden Route and you’ll find lots of things to keep you amused. If you’re looking for a great day out for people of all ages, here’s why you’ll love Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay and meeting some of its entertaining residents. 

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7 things to do at Blackwaters River Lodge, Garden Route

4/1/2017

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Blackwaters River Lodge, Garden Route
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Everyone knows the Garden Route is beautiful. And there’s so much to do that you could pack in three activities a day for two weeks and still barely scratch the surface. On a recent trip back to the Knysna/Sedgefield area we discovered 
​7 things to do at Blackwaters River Lodge, Garden Route.


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Why to visit Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary near Plett

28/12/2016

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Tiger, Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
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I’ve never wanted to see tigers, jaguars or cougars in South Africa, simply because they don’t belong here and I don’t enjoy seeing wild animals in captivity. But then I discovered somewhere I could see these exotic cats without feeling bad. Here’s why to visit Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay on South Africa’s Garden Route.

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Watch a video and get something for free!

26/11/2015

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By Roxanne Reid
​Last week I shared the news that the updated 2nd edition of A Walk in the Park is now available from Amazon. The e-book follows our road trip around South Africa, visiting 12 national parks along the way. (You can read more about the book and what it's about here.) This week, you can watch a short video of some of the wonderful places the journey will take you. And don't miss the special offer at the end of this post.

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    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.
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