Jagged mountains and gnarled old oaks, the curve of a Cape Dutch gable, long rows of vineyards or fruit trees, a farm dam – these are the memories you’ll bring home from Tulbagh. In the Cape Winelands just a 90-minute drive from Cape Town, it’s a place to discover history and magnificent scenery, to explore things to do in Tulbagh.
By Roxanne Reid
Jagged mountains and gnarled old oaks, the curve of a Cape Dutch gable, long rows of vineyards or fruit trees, a farm dam – these are the memories you’ll bring home from Tulbagh. In the Cape Winelands just a 90-minute drive from Cape Town, it’s a place to discover history and magnificent scenery, to explore things to do in Tulbagh.
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By Roxanne Reid
If you’re planning a trip to the Kruger National Park or elsewhere in the Lowveld, you’ll be sorry if you don’t use the chance to stop over at Kaapsehoop 30km from Mbombela (that’s Nelspruit to the oldies). It’s a tiny but pretty town with huge amounts of personality. Learn about its gold rush history, see wild horses roam in the mist, and discover lots of things to do in Kaapsehoop. By Roxanne Reid
I don’t know about you but elephants, especially the young and playful ones, are among my favourite animals to watch. I can do it for hours. To enhance your appreciation of these fascinating animals, find out some interesting facts about elephants when you visit Letaba rest camp in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. By Roxanne Reid
Most names have a story behind them and half the fun of travel is winkling out what those stories are. If you visit Crooks Corner, Kruger National Park, you won’t be surprised to discover it has a suspiciously shifty background. Find out more about its history and other things to do in this northern part of the park. By Roxanne Reid
Deep in Zululand but just a three-hour drive from Durban along the N2, we found a top-notch Big 5 safari experience that surpassed our expectations. If you’re not one of the lucky ones to have experienced this for yourself, let me share why you’ll love Bayala Lodge in Zuka Private Game Reserve in KZN. By Roxanne Reid
Chances are you haven’t heard of this South African game reserve because it’s fairly new. But it’s putting in the work to get the two Cs – conservation and community – right. Its landscapes and lodges are pretty eye-catching too. Find out why to visit Babanango Game Reserve in KZN. By Roxanne Reid
Looking to get away from the Big City and recharge your batteries in a natural environment surrounded by wildlife? Deep in Zululand, far from the hurly-burly, you’ll find Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge at KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. It’s the perfect retreat to reconnect with nature and revitalise your mind. By Roxanne Reid
Are you looking for Hluhluwe accommodation? Discover lots of things to do at Emdoneni Lodge. It’s ideally placed to visit the Zululand Cat Conservation Project, see wildlife at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 25km away or visit some of the 10 jewels of iSimangaliso Wetland Park like Lake St Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Cape Vidal or uMkhuze Game Reserve. By Roxanne Reid
Manyoni Game Reserve lies in the heart of Zululand, just a three-hour drive from Durban and six from Johannesburg. It’s one of the largest privately owned reserves in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. If you haven’t visited, you’re missing something special – a diverse landscape where you can find the Big 5, wild dogs and perhaps even a pangolin. By Roxanne Reid
In the warm heart of Zululand, just off the N2 highway between Hluhluwe and Mkuze in northern KwaZulu-Natal, you’ll find the 14 000ha private game reserve that is Thanda Safari. Put yourself in the hands of a skilled tracker and guide here at one of the top Big 5 game reserves in KZN and enjoy a five-star experience. |
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