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Spend a night in jail at Willowmore in the Karoo
By Roxanne ReidStaying in quirky, different places is always a kick, whether it’s in a tree house or a cave, on a train or a houseboat. So imagine my thrill when I got to spend a night in jail at...
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Why to visit Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary near Plett
By Roxanne ReidI’ve never wanted to see tigers, jaguars or cougars in South Africa, simply because they don’t belong here and I don’t enjoy seeing wild animals in captivity. But then I discovered...
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7 things to do at Blackwaters River Lodge, Garden Route
By Roxanne ReidEveryone knows the Garden Route is beautiful. And there’s so much to do that you could pack in three activities a day for two weeks and still barely scratch the surface. On a recent...
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Thali Thali: West Coast getaway an hour from Cape Town
By Roxanne ReidIt used to be a cattle farm. Then it reinvented itself as a game and fynbos reserve in 2011. I’m talking about Thali Thali Game Lodge, a West Coast getaway just off the R27 near...
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Why you’ll love Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay
By Roxanne ReidTake a holiday on South Africa’s Garden Route and you’ll find lots of things to keep you amused. If you’re looking for a great day out for people of all ages, here’s why you’ll love...
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Cliffhanger cottages near Knysna: escape to the country
By Roxanne ReidI love back roads, forests, wilderness and the sounds of nature. Given that I live in a city, my holiday happiness depends on finding these things, no matter where I go. At Cliffhanger...
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Why Namibia's Ai-Ais Resort didn't rock my socks
By Roxanne ReidThe first time we went to Namibia’s Ai-Ais resort in the Fish River Canyon in the 1990s, campers were packed in so tight you couldn’t have found space for a toothpick. I hadn’t been...
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8 best things to do on safari in Botswana
By Roxanne ReidLandlocked in the heart of Southern Africa, Botswana is one of the most diverse safari experiences on the continent. Every day will reveal something new and thrilling. Go for a bush...
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Save up to 54% on South African national parks book
By Roxanne ReidIt’s February, the month of love. And because I love South Africa’s national parks and wild spaces, I’m offering a special price countdown deal on my e-book A Walk in the Park: Travels...
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Elgin and Hermanus: road trip into the Cape Overberg
By Roxanne ReidWhen last did you go online to book a little getaway? And which accommodation aggregator did you use? I’ve just used Accommodation Direct for the first time to book an Elgin and...
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15 things to do in Paternoster on the West Coast
By Roxanne ReidFor the locals, life in Paternoster still revolves around the sea. Fishing is the historical lifeblood of the village and fishermen still go out almost every day in their colourful...
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5 arid parks worth visiting in the Northern Cape
By Roxanne ReidIt may not be home to Table Mountain or the Kruger National Park – two of South Africa’s most well known attractions – but the Northern Cape is still one of my favourite places. It has...
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15 things to do near Knysna on the Garden Route
By Roxanne ReidThere’s so much to see and do in and around Knysna that you couldn’t fit it all into a single post. I’m going to focus on the Rheenendal-Buffalo Bay area to the west, which we’ve...
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Sendelingsdrift nature garden, Richtersveld
By Roxanne ReidI’ve always looked at Sendelingsdrift in the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park as a place to be endured on the way to the excitements of Akkedis Pass, Domrogh Pass, Potjiespram,...
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Why to visit Totties Farm Kitchen near Knysna
By Roxanne ReidIf ever you get a chance to explore the Rheenendal Ramble – an informal lucky packet of stops along the Rheenendal Road 15km west of Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route – make sure...
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Gannakouriep, Richtersveld: find 'nothing' and love it
By Roxanne ReidProzac for the soul. That’s what I called the chapter about the Richtersveld in my book A Walk in the Park. Four or five visits later, nothing has changed; it’s still a place to rest...
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15 things to do at Mokala National Park
By Roxanne ReidMokala is a malaria-free park that lies off the N12 about 75 kilometres southwest of Kimberley – a perfect stopover between Cape Town and Johannesburg. But don’t rush it, stay two or...
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Gorge Cottage, Augrabies: best view in South Africa
By Roxanne ReidIf you want to stay in a cottage with one of the best views in South Africa, head for Oranjekom viewpoint in the Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape. This is where...
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12 reasons to visit Namaqua National Park
By Roxanne ReidIf you hear the word Namaqualand, it’s a fair bet that the words ‘spring flowers’ will instantly pop into your head. But the Namaqua National Park near Kamieskroon in South Africa’s...
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17 things to do at Augrabies Falls National Park
By Roxanne ReidSome 120km west of Upington in the Northern Cape is a landscape that could be from another planet. Although it’s the Augrabies Falls that lures visitors here, you’ll also find...
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