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West Coast National Park: the ultimate guide

16/4/2019

Preekstoel beach, West Coast National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Place of clear aquamarine waters and white sand beaches, wetlands, eland and zebra, flamingos and pelicans, whales and dolphins. In Spring, the area bursts into a splash of colour as wildflowers bloom. For outdoor enthusiasts there’s hiking, mountain biking and swimming. Find out more in West Coast National Park: the ultimate guide.

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Places to visit and things to do in Namibia: the north

3/4/2019

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Places to visit in Namibia: Etosha National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Deserts, rivers, wildlife, amazing landscapes. I’ve written elsewhere about the best places and things to do in south and central Namibia. In this companion piece about a country I’ve visited more than 30 times and has crept into my heart, I’m sharing my pick of places to visit and things to do in Namibia: the north. You’ll also find some tips to know before you go.

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Safari honeymoon in Africa: romantic breaks for nature lovers

13/3/2019

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Honeymoon in Africa: Sossusvlei, Namibia

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re a safari lover (or even dying to embark on your first safari adventure) there’s no better time than your honeymoon. And there’s no need to rough it. Imagine candlelit dinners, romantic bath tubs, spectacular sunsets, amazing wildlife and fresh air. Here are some destinations to enjoy a safari honeymoon in Africa and find romantic breaks for nature lovers.

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Golden Gate Highlands National Park: the ultimate guide

6/3/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
The sun casts a golden glow along the sandstone buttresses in the foothills of the Maluti mountains, giving rise to the name of the Free State’s only national park – Golden Gate Highlands. About a three-hour drive from Johannesburg or Bloemfontein, it’s home to grasslands, mammals like eland and oribi, and the rare bearded vulture. Discover more about Golden Gate Highlands National Park in this ultimate guide.

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Places to visit and things to do in Namibia : south and central

27/2/2019

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Places to visit in Namibia: south and central

By Roxanne Reid
I’ve been to Namibia more than 30 times and I still love it and want to go again. It’s so diverse, with deserts, rivers and floodplains, wildlife big and small, spectacular landscapes, a place that touches your soul. People often ask me for my tips on Namibia, so here’s my pick of places to visit and things to do in Namibia: south and central. I’ll write up the north in a separate post.

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Maliba Lodge, Lesotho – a romantic and honeymoon getaway

8/1/2019

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Romantic mountain getaway and honeymoon destination, Lesotho

By Roxanne Reid
Lesotho is an inspiring destination full of soaring mountains and rushing waterfalls. I love it for its scenery and people, its fascinating history (think Moshoeshoe’s visionary leadership) and its Basotho culture (think ponies, blankets and conical hats). Now there’s another reason: a romantic and honeymoon getaway at Maliba Lodge, Lesotho.

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Sleep in the Makkedaat Caves in the Baviaanskloof

27/12/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
Wondering what your Baviaanskloof accommodation options are when you visit this part of South Africa’s Eastern Cape? Would you like to sleep in a cave? Forget notions of dank, dark caves filled with smelly bats and sign up to sleep in the Makkedaat Caves in the Baviaanskloof. If you’re like us, you won’t regret it.

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15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State

12/12/2018

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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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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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West Coast National Park: the ultimate guide

Places to visit and things to do in Namibia: the north

Safari honeymoon in Africa: romantic breaks for nature lovers

Golden Gate Highlands National Park: the ultimate guide

Places to visit and things to do in Namibia : south and central

Maliba Lodge, Lesotho – a romantic and honeymoon getaway

Sleep in the Makkedaat Caves in the Baviaanskloof

15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State

15 Namibia campsites: a guide for camping in Namibia

Garden Route itinerary for nature lovers, South Africa

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