Make the Journey Your Destination
Looking over False Bay with a glass of bubbly in hand, Jim Freeman started his day in style at the Tintswalo at Boulders Villa Anyone who thinks penguins are cute has never tried to clean one after an oil spill. The little buggers wriggle like demented cats and, if you do
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The sideshows are wonderful but, to Jim Freeman, the bush is always the main attraction, more so when travelling to eManzana (Badplaas) to visit the luxurious Nkomazi Private Game Reserve ... Most people, when travelling by road from Gauteng to the game reserves of Mpumalanga, keep heading East along the N12 or
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Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge, one of the most anticipated and exciting new accommodation offerings to come to the iconic Kruger National Park, has recently opened. Permanently stationed on the historically-rich Selati Bridge above the Sabie River, close to the Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger Shalati offers the most unique
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There are many reasons why travelling to the heart of Africa intrigues the curious from across the globe, and as Liezel van der Merwe narrates, a recent journey to Kyaninga Lodge in the exotic, far-away country of Uganda held quite a few surprises for them ... We were sitting in the international departure lounge early
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He is a sucker for sleeping with the doors and windows wide open when visiting a game reserve, admits Jim Freeman, even if it makes him a midnight snack for a million mosquitos. Luckily, there are no mosquitos at the five-star Kuzuko Lodge in the Karoo … Sleeping with the doors and
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It was a beautiful, sunny Cape Winter’s day with nary a cloud in the indigo blue sky when we visited the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, situated on the R320, on our way to the Harbour House Hotel in Hermanus. Experiencing the valley in all its splendour made it easy to understand why
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When it comes to planning a road trip in the Western Cape, it should come as no surprise that the Garden Route is one of the most popular choices. Maxine Volker followed the route all the way to Plett, with The Plettenberg Hotel as the final destination. The Garden Route, which stretches
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Looking for an end destination for next year's December road trip? Kayla Cloete has compiled a list of coastal escapes that will please both the outdoor enthusiast and his/her comfort-loving companion alike. Ebb & Flow Rest Camp Wilderness, Western Cape Pitch your tent on the banks of the Touw River in Wilderness at
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Equipped with a four-wheel drive, another writer in tow, and a keen spirit of adventure, features writer Julie Graham set off from Johannesburg to experience the wonders of Rocktail Camp. click here to read more online
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This boldly dramatic lodge is situated on Singita’s private, 13,500-hectare concession within the Kruger National Park. It is a richly diverse habitat, teeming with game and spectacular flora in four different eco-zones. The Lodge features one private-use villa, and 13 suites decorated with wood, steel and organic interiors, each encased in
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