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17 things to do in Still Bay / Stilbaai in the Hessequa region

17/2/2026

By Roxanne Reid
Dreaming of sandy beaches and watersports? Or is birding along a river, exploring nature reserves, and whale watching more your thing? You can find all this and more at Still Bay / Stilbaai in the southern Cape. History buffs will enjoy historical buildings and the archaeological museum, while foodies will love its fynbos-inspired gin, olives, cheese, and seafood restaurants. Here’s my pick of things to do in Still Bay.

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CapeNature reserves: Cederberg to Kogelberg and more

19/8/2025

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Cape Nature reserves: Stadsaal caves, Cederberg

By Roxanne Reid
What I love about CapeNature reserves is how they balance looking after nature with letting people actually experience it. Conservation is the top priority (as it should be), but they understand that ecotourism is a brilliant way to get people excited about nature – and also help fund the work that keeps these places protected. Here are some of my favourite spots, stretching from the rugged Cederberg all the way to the wild beauty of Kogelberg and beyond.

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20 things to do in Wilderness on the Garden Route

17/6/2025

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By Roxanne Reid
Wilderness. Even the word speaks to my soul. Visit the village of Wilderness along South Africa’s Garden Route and you’ll revel in a festival of beaches, lakes, lagoons, rivers, mountains and forests all rolled into one unforgettable spot. Whether you love hiking, birdwatching and paragliding, or restaurants and shopping, there’s something here to make you happy. Dive into my top 20 favourite things to do in Wilderness.

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27 things to do in Knysna on the Garden Route

22/3/2023

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Things to do in Knysna: explore Knysna Lagoon

By Roxanne Reid
Snuggling against the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route, Knysna is one of my favourite coastal towns. Its natural beauty, rich history and vibrant culture make it popular with holidaymakers. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, history buff or foodie, Knysna has something for everyone. Here are 27 things to do in Knysna.

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Best South African holiday destinations and places to visit

26/3/2021

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Best South African holiday destinations: Cape Town

By Roxanne Reid
If you were to compile a bucket list of places in South Africa you have to visit at least once in your life, what would you include? For me they’d need to offer something special in the way of nature, wildlife, beaches, culture and heritage, activities and experiences. Here’s a roundup of 20 of the best South African holiday destinations including a bucket list of places to visit if you haven’t already.

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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 in George and at Fancourt Hotel

21/10/2020

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Things to do in George: stay at the Fancourt Hotel

By Roxanne Reid
Let’s play word association. You hear the word Fancourt, what’s the next word that pops into your head? Golf? Yet despite three top-rated golf courses, there’s a lot more to this hotel and a ton of cool things to do in George nearby.

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Budget friendly self-catering accommodation, Western Cape

8/7/2020

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Self-catering accommodation, Western Cape

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re like me, you need a few days away every now and then to stay invigorated and sane. But what happens if the purse strings are tight? Luckily, there’s lots of budget friendly self-catering accommodation in the Western Cape where you can stay without having to hawk your house.

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20 small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town

3/6/2020

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Small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town: Paternoster

By Roxanne Reid
Small towns are special in many ways, from lack of congestion to country cool, from old buildings full of character to friendly people with time to chat. I’ve chosen 20 of my favourite small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town. Read on to see if I’ve included your favourite.

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Best African countries to visit for epic things to do

27/3/2019

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Things to do in Africa :fly over Victoria Falls

By Roxanne Reid
Think African travel and chances are the first word that pops into your mind is safari. Much as I love wildlife and safari, there’s so much more to Africa than that. This collaborative post highlights some of the best African countries to visit for epic things to do, from scuba diving and surfing to hiking on the rim of a live volcano.

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