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27 things to do in Knysna on the Garden Route
By Roxanne ReidSnuggling against the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna is one of my favourite coastal towns. Its natural beauty, rich history and vibrant culture...
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Swellendam restaurants worth visiting
By Roxanne ReidYou’re spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants in Swellendam, about 200km east of Cape Town. The town has more than 35 restaurants where you can get anything from a pastry to a...
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Fast Cats on Red Sands: a must-read for Kalahari lovers
By Roxanne ReidIf you love wildlife and the Kalahari in general and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in particular, you’ll really love reading the recently published book Fast Cats on Red Sands: The...
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The raw power of lions: on safari in the Linyanti, Botswana
By Roxanne ReidOn our first afternoon game drive from DumaTau Camp in the Linyanti, Botswana, we saw wild dogs and a leopard. We were beyond chuffed. We teased our guide that he’d never equal or...
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15 things to do in Clarens in the Free State
​By Roxanne ReidThe eastern part of South Africa’s Free State province, lying along the Maluti mountains, is a place for all seasons. Enjoy afternoon thundershowers in summer and see it transformed...
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16 things to do in Willowmore in the Karoo
By Roxanne ReidAnyone who thinks the Karoo is full of a whole lot of nothing just isn’t paying attention. Same goes for anyone who speeds past Willowmore in the Karoo without stopping to scratch...
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Guide to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, Eastern Cape
By Roxanne ReidI’ve heard it described as a fusion of the Sani and Bloukrans passes, with a smidge of Tsitsikamma beauty thrown in for good measure. I’m talking about the Baviaanskloof Wilderness...
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15 things to do in Greyton in the Overberg
By Roxanne ReidYou’ll find Greyton at the foot of the Sonderend mountains, about 35km from Caledon in South Africa’s Western Cape. It’s a blend of relaxed country village with gravel roads and...
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Brilliant birding in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
By Roxanne Reid‘There!’ His voice is a loud whisper intense with excitement. We follow his pointed finger, peering intently through the tree branches. Nothing. He starts to explain and we trace the...
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White Lion Lodge at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Little Karoo
By Roxanne ReidWe timed our visit to White Lion Lodge at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve perfectly. Although some years this Karoo reserve in South Africa has little rain, by the end of September this year...
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17 things to do in Nieu Bethesda in the Karoo
By Roxanne ReidThe small village of Nieu Bethesda in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Karoo was once a dusty little place no one had heard of. Then it rocketed to fame on the reputation of Helen Martins’...
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Glamping in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, Overberg
By Roxanne ReidYearning for a weekend glamping somewhere in the country where you can enjoy panoramic views, gourmet meals and romantic hot tubbing, even active mountain biking or hiking? Canvas...
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20 things to do in Paternoster on the West Coast
By Roxanne ReidFor the locals, life in Paternoster revolves around the sea. Fishing is the historical lifeblood of the village and fishermen still go out almost every day in their colourful wooden...
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Paternoster restaurants worth visiting
By Roxanne ReidYou’ve spent the day exploring the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and lighthouse, walking on the beach at Paternoster and kayaking in the sea. Now your stomach is growling. Luckily,...
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15 things to do in Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo
By Roxanne ReidIf you love history and old buildings, you’ll love Graaff-Reinet in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The town has more than 220 listed heritage sites, so there’s lots of history to be...
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Game drive at Desert Rhino Camp in Damaraland, Namibia
By Roxanne ReidSafari guides are cool people, their brains ripe with knowledge they’re happy to share. The best ones are charismatic and make your days so much fun you never want them to end. But it’s...
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Why to visit Canyon Roadhouse, Fish River Canyon, Namibia
By Roxanne ReidFun, funky even wacky, these are words you might use to describe the Canyon Roadhouse not far from the Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia. Staid, dull and prim are definitely not. In...
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Stanford restaurants and wineries to try in the Overberg
By Roxanne ReidEveryone who visits the village of Stanford just a two-hour drive from Cape Town should arrive hungry. There are so many good places to eat and to enjoy wine tasting that the town has...
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A guide for your trip to Madagascar
Lying in the Indian Ocean off the south-east coast of Africa, the island of Madagascar is a top contender for unparalleled holidays off the beaten path. The fourth-largest and oldest island in the...
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Best 10 things to do in Addo Elephant National Park
​By Roxanne ReidAddo Elephant National Park, about 70km from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is a feast of wildlife, including the Big Seven: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard...
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