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Why to walk a 3-day wilderness trail at Kruger Park

17/6/2020

By Roxanne Reid
As anyone who has visited the Kruger National Park will know, it’s a place for a superb South African safari. We’ve visited countless times but perhaps our best experience was walking one of the wilderness trails. Find out why the Olifants Wilderness Trail at Kruger Park is so rewarding.

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Game reserves in KZN for a South African safari

20/5/2020

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Game reserves in KZN for a South African safari

By Roxanne Reid
Northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is nirvana for those who love wildlife and nature, with an abundance of provincial and private reserves to choose from. Here in subtropical Zululand you’ll find game reserves in KZN that will pay rich dividends on your South African safari.

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10 Karoo game reserves and nature reserves to visit

6/5/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Karoo is a word that conjures dry landscape, the freedom of open spaces and big skies. One of the best ways of exploring these spaces is in Karoo game reserves and nature reserves. Here’s my pick of 10 places to go for a Karoo safari or immersion in nature.

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20 things to do in Swellendam in the Overberg

8/4/2020

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Things to do in Swellendam: Dutch Reformed Church

By Roxanne Reid
People who live in Swellendam know just how much there is to do in the area, but those who think of it as a two-hour drive from Cape Town on their way to the Garden Route need a little encouragement to stop and explore. Here are 20 things to do in Swellendam; spend three days here and you’ll barely touch the surface.

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Eastern Cape accommodation that’s budget friendly

12/2/2020

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Karoo accommodation: Lakeview Tented Camp, Cambedoo National Park, Graaff-Reinet

By Roxanne Reid
You know the feeling – you need a few days away but the budget is tight. If you’re visiting the ‘adventure province’, there are quite a few places where two people can stay without breaking the bank. Find out about some Eastern Cape accommodation that’s budget friendly.

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Agulhas National Park: everything you need to know

29/1/2020

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Cape Agulhas lighthouse in Agulhas National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Stand at the southernmost tip of Africa where two oceans meet, explore the Cape of Storms, see shipwrecks, a historic lighthouse and Khoi fish traps. Go hiking among colourful fynbos and birds, discover beaches, salt pans and farmland. Find out more in this guide to Agulhas National Park and everything you need to know before you plan your visit.

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10 things to do in Beaufort West in the Karoo

6/11/2019

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Things to do in Beaufort West: heritage buildings

By Roxanne Reid
Too many people blow past Beaufort West on the N1 highway in a big hurry to get to Johannesburg or Cape Town. But we’ve long known the glories of this Karoo town in South Africa, thanks to our love for the Karoo National Park just 5km to the south. Next time, don't rush but make a stop and discover these 10 things to do in Beaufort West.

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Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve in Breede River Valley, Route62

9/10/2019

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Mountain biking at Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve near McGregor on Route62

By Roxanne Reid
You know it’s going to be a good experience when you visit a place whose name means cheerfulness or gladness. I’m talking about the rugged Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve in Breede River Valley, Route62. You’ll find it south of Robertson on the road to McGregor in South Africa. If you love nature, hiking, birding and plants, you’ll get a kick out of this place.

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Etosha National Park, Namibia: the ultimate guide

25/9/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
Dominated by the white salt flats of Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park is one of southern Africa’s great safari destinations. This 22 700 square kilometre wilderness area in Namibia is home to nearly 115 species of mammals, including four of the Big Five (no buffalo). Here’s the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about Etosha.

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Eastern Cape safari at Samara Game Reserve in the Karoo

11/9/2019

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Aardvark at Samara Private Game Reserve, South Africa

By Roxanne Reid
The Karoo in South Africa’s interior is well known as a place of wide spaces and opportunities to regenerate your mind and soul. You get all that as well as something even more special when you go on an Eastern Cape safari at Samara Game Reserve in the Karoo.

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