 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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 By Roxanne Reid
As anyone who carefully plans their Botswana holidays will know, a safari is one of the top Botswana tourist attractions. With an abundance of wildlife and a diversity of landscapes and habitats, the country is a delight for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Here are some of the best Botswana game reserves for a wildlife safari.  By Roxanne Reid
If you’re like me, you need a few days away every now and then to stay invigorated and sane. But what happens if the purse strings are tight? Luckily, there’s lots of budget friendly self-catering accommodation in the Western Cape where you can stay without having to hawk your house.  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.  By Roxanne Reid
Small towns are special in many ways, from lack of congestion to country cool, from old buildings full of character to friendly people with time to chat. I’ve chosen 20 of my favourite small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town. Read on to see if I’ve included your favourite.  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.  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.  By Roxanne Reid
This patch of unspoilt Cape coastline draws lovers of the outdoors from all over South Africa, looking to get close to nature and enjoy activities like hiking, birding, whalewatching and river-rafting. Here’s my pick of some of the best things to do in Kleinmond in the Overberg.  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.  By Roxanne Reid
Take a walk back in time to this Moravian mission village of thatched houses in South Africa’s Overberg. Founded in the early 1800s, it’s no tourist hub – and all the more appealing for that. Read on to discover its appeal and some things to do in Elim, Western Cape. |
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