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21 things to do in Kleinmond in the Cape Overberg
​By Roxanne ReidThis 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...
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10 Karoo game reserves and nature reserves to visit
By Roxanne ReidKaroo 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....
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Game reserves in KZN for a South African safari
By Roxanne ReidNorthern 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...
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20 small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town
​By Roxanne ReidSmall 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...
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Why to walk a 3-day wilderness trail at Kruger Park
By Roxanne ReidAs 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...
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Budget friendly self-catering accommodation, Western Cape
By Roxanne ReidIf 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...
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Best Botswana game reserves for a wildlife safari
By Roxanne ReidAs 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...
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18 things to do in Lesotho, Southern Africa
​By Roxanne ReidIt’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...
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Top 20 Victoria Falls activities: adrenalin, culture and wildlife
By Roxanne ReidVictoria 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...
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Namaqua National Park guide: everything you need to know
By Roxanne ReidThink 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...
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The adventures of two wildlife trackers: book review
​By Roxanne ReidIf 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...
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Why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park
​By Roxanne ReidDrive 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...
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15 things to do in Sutherland in the Karoo
​You might come to Sutherland in the Karoo 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...
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Things to do on safari on the Northern Circuit, Tanzania
By Roxanne ReidTanzania 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...
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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna
By Roxanne ReidWhether 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...
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21 things to do in Prince Albert, Karoo
By Roxanne ReidIf wide open spaces and a deafening stillness appeal to you, if small Karoo towns make you happy, then Prince Albert is your kind of town. But just because it’s peaceful, that doesn’t...
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15 things to do at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg
By Roxanne ReidThe 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...
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20 things to do in Malgas in the Overberg
​By Roxanne ReidThe 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...
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17 things to do in Arniston / Waenhuiskrans
​White dunes and turquoise sea, bright-coloured fishing boats and white-washed cottages, a coastline peppered with shipwrecks, a sleepy village with two names. Make a two-and-a-half-hour drive from...
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Finding Olive Schreiner & 10 other things to do in Cradock
By Roxanne ReidWhy would anyone be interested in a frumpy old woman with a beaky nose, who could curdle milk with one disapproving glance? Who spent her life writing her fingers to the bone, died 100...
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