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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna

11/11/2020

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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna on the Garden Route - a nature lovers' retreat
By Roxanne Reid
Whether you’re into family fun, adventure action or chilling with your loved one, you’ll be smitten with this place to stay on the Garden Route in South Africa. Find Forest Edge off the Rheenendal Road, a 30km scenic drive from the buzz of town. At this self-catering accommodation in Knysna, there are five cottages on the margins of indigenous forest, alive with the call of birds and the lure of forest walks.

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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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15 things to do in Sutherland in the Karoo

14/10/2020

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Things to do in Sutherland - stargazing
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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Why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park

30/9/2020

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West Coast Fossil Park: exhibition hall
​By Roxanne Reid
Drive about 90 minutes north of Cape Town and you’ll find a strange place where giant creatures roamed long before the appearance of man on Earth. Here at this heritage site a fascinating journey has been quietly waiting more than five million years for you. Find out why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park.

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The adventures of two wildlife trackers: book review

16/9/2020

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Wildlife books: Adventures of Two Wildlife Trackers
​By Roxanne Reid
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that I’m a fan of wildlife experiences and a great admirer of wildlife trackers and guides who have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the bush. I’m also a book lover. So when all that comes together it’s deeply satisfying. Like in this book about the adventures of two wildlife trackers.


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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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Top 20 Victoria Falls activities: adrenalin, culture and wildlife

19/8/2020

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Victoria Falls activities: things to do in Victoria Falls, ZimbabwePicture
By Roxanne Reid
Victoria Falls. Whether you’re into adrenalin sports, nature, food and culture, or lounging in a romantic setting, there are things to do to suit everyone here in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe. Discover the top 20 Victoria Falls activities – adrenalin, culture and wildlife.

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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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Best Botswana game reserves for a wildlife safari

22/7/2020

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Best Botswana game reserves for Botswana holidays
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.

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Budget friendly self-catering accommodation, Western Cape

8/7/2020

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Self-catering accommodation, Western Cape
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.

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