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Best South African holiday destinations and places to visit

26/3/2021

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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15 things to do in Sutherland in the Karoo

14/10/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
You might come to Sutherland in the Karoo, South Africa, for the stars or the snow, but there are lots of other things to do and see in this little town 110km north of Matjiesfontein on the R354. We found ourselves enjoying it as much for the history and people as for the clear night skies that make it famous. Here’s my pick of 15 things to do in Sutherland.

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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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World Heritage Sites in South Africa and why to visit them

5/6/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
Some places have exceptional universal value, whether in terms of their cultural or natural significance. Giving them protection status is a way to foster their preservation for generations to come. On the tip of Africa is a country rich in places that deserve such safeguards. Here are ten sites that have been inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa.

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20 reasons why you shouldn’t visit the Kalahari

27/6/2018

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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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10 things to do in the Tankwa Karoo from Gannaga Lodge

2/5/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
South Africa’s Tankwa Karoo is remote, way out in the sticks between nowhere and nothing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t drink in the open spaces, the big blue skies and the booming silence. It also doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Here are 10 things to do in the Tankwa Karoo from Gannaga Lodge.

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Gannaga Lodge at the top of Gannaga Pass, Tankwa Karoo

21/3/2018

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Mixed-media artwork at the entrance to Gannaga Lodge

By Roxanne Reid
Clouds of dust whirl across a brown and khaki landscape, the air sucked dry of moisture. This is the Tankwa Karoo National Park in the grips of a four-and-a-half-year drought. We’re here to stay at Gannaga Lodge at the top of Gannaga Pass, Tankwa Karoo, to explore this stony desert-like vastness on the way to nowhere.

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10 unique stays and quirky accommodation in Southern Africa

21/2/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
There are thousands of wonderful places to stay in Southern Africa, but many are variations on the same theme - hotel, safari lodge, etc. But sometimes they offer something different and intriguing, whether it’s a boat, a train, notable architecture or historic value. Here, in random order, are 10 unique stays and quirky accommodation in Southern Africa I’ve enjoyed over the years.

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48 hours at Augrabies waterfalls in South Africa

14/2/2018

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By Roxanne Reid
Augrabies Falls is about 120km west of Upington in the Northern Cape. Although the average water flow is about 40-60 cubic metres per second, during the January 2011 floods some 4 800 cubic metres of water raced over the falls every second. It’s a place of unusual landscapes and quiver trees. Here’s what to do with 48 hours at Augrabies waterfalls in South Africa.

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Why to visit Richmond in the Karoo

3/1/2018

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Why to visit Richmond, Karoo, South Africa

By Roxanne Reid
The small town of Richmond lies just off the N1, about halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Don’t rush past; take the time to explore. Let me share some insight into why to visit Richmond in the Karoo.

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