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15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State

12/12/2018

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Shopping in Clarens: book shop
​By Roxanne Reid
The eastern part of South Africa’s Free State province, lying along the Maluti mountains, is a place for all seasons. Enjoy afternoon thundershowers in summer and see it transformed into a snowy wonderland in winter. In autumn, trees and grasses form a mosaic of red and copper. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State.

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15 Namibia campsites: a guide for camping in Namibia

5/12/2018

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Namibia campsites: Ngepi camp, Zambezi
By Roxanne Reid
I love Namibia and I love camping, especially in quiet wilderness places without many people. I’ve written before about ​5 campsites in Namibia: the southwest, but haven’t focused on much of the rest of the country. So here are 15 Namibia campsites: a guide for camping in Namibia, from the southeast to the north.

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Garden Route itinerary for nature lovers, South Africa

6/10/2018

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Garden Route itinerary for nature lovers, South Africa - Goukamma Nature Reserve
By Roxanne Reid
Nature is as natural to the Garden Route as shopping is to Sandton or catwalks are to Paris or Milan. You'll find forests, lakes and beaches, forest elephants, whales and dolphins, even seahorses, butterflies and pansy shells. Here are some places and activities for nature lovers to add to their Garden Route itinerary in South Africa.

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12 things you’ll love about the Greater Mana Expedition at Sapi and Mana Pools  Zimbabwe

12/9/2018

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Walking safari at Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe
​By Roxanne Reid
In the far north of Zimbabwe lies a wilderness like no other – the longest continuous wildlife corridor along the Zambezi River. Now you can go on a six-night safari to explore the area on foot, by vehicle and canoe. If you love adventure, here are 12 things you’ll love about the Greater Mana Expedition at Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe.

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Greater Mana Expedition camps: Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe

29/8/2018

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Canoeing on the Greater Mana Expedition, Sapi, Zimbabwe
By Roxanne Reid
If the word adventure gets your pulse racing, you’ll love this six-night journey of exploration. Discover the wilderness on foot, by vehicle and by canoe, feel the thrill of being close to nature and wildlife while on safari, spend your days with a guide who knows tons of stuff he can’t wait to share. It’s the Greater Mana Expedition and you’ll find it at Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe.

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Mpala Jena: superb addition to Zimbabwe safari lodges for a Victoria Falls safari

22/8/2018

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Mpala Jena, one of the new Zimbabwe safari lodges for a Victoria Falls safari
By Roxanne Reid
Inside the Zambezi National Park, a short drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, something magical has mushroomed. Imagine how thrilled I was to be invited to experience the enchantment for myself. Come and explore Mpala Jena with me: a superb addition to Zimbabwe safari lodges for a Victoria Falls safari.

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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge: nature drive to see desert elephants

11/7/2018

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Stay at Twyfelfontein lodge and see desert-adapted elephants
​By Roxanne Reid
If you stay at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge in Kunene (Damaraland), Namibia, there’s lots to see and do in the area – like the Organ Pipes, Twyfelfontein engravings, Petrified Forest and Damara Living Museum. You can read more about the lodge and sights in my blog post here. But whatever you do, don’t miss a nature drive to see desert elephants.

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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Namibia: 8 reasons to visit

4/7/2018

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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
Late afternoon and the heat had ebbed. From the stoep of our room at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge we watched the sun burnish the rocks, silky grasses ripple on the plains and distant mountains march along the horizon. A mountain chat chirped and a lizard came to visit. It was a reminder why Namibia is such a rewarding destination. Here are 8 reasons to visit Twyfelfontein.

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20 reasons why you shouldn’t visit the Kalahari

27/6/2018

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Leopard cub, Kalahari, Southern Africa
By Roxanne Reid
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is one of South Africa’s most popular, especially with more adventurous visitors who don’t mind a bit of rough and tumble, some dust with their morning eggs. Who knows why, when there are at least 20 reasons why you shouldn’t visit the Kalahari. 

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Karoo National Park: the ultimate guide

13/6/2018

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Karoo National Park accommodation at the main rest camp
​By Roxanne Reid
Stark, denuded and barren are words that might be top of mind for any first-time visitor to the Karoo National Park just outside Beaufort West in South Africa. But that would be to ignore everything that makes this area special. Find out more in Karoo National Park: the ultimate guide.

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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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