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17 things to do in Elgin in the Overberg

21/4/2021

by Roxanne Reid
Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town lies the fertile Elgin Valley. Here vineyards and orchards roll out along the hills, with quaint cottages and roses along fences adding to the rural charm. It’s also heaven for outdoor enthusiasts. Discover 17 things to do in Elgin in the Overberg.

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Why you’ll love Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

7/4/2021

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Self-catering accommodation at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

by Roxanne Reid
There’s an enchanting patch of indigenous forest in the Western Cape’s Langeberg region. At 250ha, it’s the largest tract of indigenous Afrotemperate forest west of Knysna. Here you’ll find trees like stinkwood, yellowwood, ironwood, red alder, Cape beech and about 30 other species. Together, they make for a beautiful dappled forest where you’ll want to get out on some of the hiking or biking trails, visit one of the bird hides. Find out why you’ll love Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve.

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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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Why people travel & what makes travel in Africa special

10/3/2021

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By Roxanne Reid
Why do people travel? It’s at least partly to break out of their comfort zone, to find out more about themselves, to relax, be inspired or fulfill their sense of adventure. But have you ever made a list of what drives your urge to travel and which aspects of your travel experience make you happiest? Here, in random order, are 10 reasons why people travel – and what makes travel in Africa so rewarding.

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Addo Elephant Park safari: everything you need to know

24/2/2021

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Addo Elephant Park safari: everything you need to know

By Roxanne Reid
If you love wildlife and you’re planning a Garden Route itinerary in South Africa, you have to add on an Addo Elephant Park safari near Port Elizabeth. Come to the malaria-free Eastern Cape for a Big Five safari – in fact, the Big Seven if you include whale-watching and shark-spotting in the Marine Protected Area of the park.

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20 things to do in Malgas in the Overberg

13/1/2021

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Things to do at Malgas: stay at the Malagas Hotel

By Roxanne Reid
The little settlement of Malgas lies on the southwest bank of the Breede River in the Overberg, about 30km southeast of Swellendam. It’s perhaps best known for its pont across the Breede River but there are many other things to do in Malgas and the surrounding area too, from wine tasting and whale-watching to canoeing and fishing. Here are some of them.

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15 things to do at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg

9/12/2020

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Koppie Alleen, De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg

By Roxanne Reid
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is just under a three-hour drive from Cape Town. It’s stuffed with Cape fynbos, its vlei is a wetland of international importance, and southern right whales come to breed in its Marine Protected Reserve. If those aren’t reason enough to visit, here are 15 things to do at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg.

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Things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania

28/10/2020

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Things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania: cheetah

By Roxanne Reid
Tanzania in East Africa is one of the world’s best safari destinations, offering grasslands and savannah peppered with acacias and vast lakes, a snow-topped peak and a wealth of wildlife. The Serengeti and the Great Wildebeest Migration are the most famous, but there are lots more things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania.

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Namaqua National Park guide: everything you need to know

2/9/2020

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Namaqua National Park: everything you need to know

By Roxanne Reid
Think carpets of spring flowers, giant rock formations, star-filled night skies and the pounding of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the Namaqua National Park south-west of Springbok in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Here’s a guide to everything you need to know.

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18 things to do in Lesotho, Southern Africa

5/8/2020

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Things to do in Lesotho: drive the passes

By Roxanne Reid
It’s a small landlocked country in Southern Africa. Yet for its size it packs quite a punch. There are sweeping mountainous landscapes, remarkable places to visit and lots of fun things to do in Lesotho.

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