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Easter weekend, should I brave the traffic?

Easter weekend, should I brave the traffic?

Easter weekend brings heavy traffic across South Africa’s major routes, especially between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Discover smart timing strategies, alternative roads, and safety tips to decide whether the holiday journey is worth it.

Kruger National Park after the January 2026 floods

Kruger National Park after the January 2026 floods

Driving in dense fog

Driving in dense fog

Creating travel videos that your friends would also enjoy

Creating travel videos that your friends would also enjoy

Take only memories and leave only footprints when you travel

Take only memories and leave only footprints when you travel

Should I follow the high roads or the back roads?

Should I follow the high roads or the back roads?

Botanical gardens to visit during your travels in Southern Africa

Botanical gardens to visit during your travels in Southern Africa

Journeys & Road Trips

Easter weekend, should I brave the traffic?

Easter weekend, should I brave the traffic?

Easter weekend brings heavy traffic across South Africa’s major routes, especially between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Discover smart timing strategies, alternative roads, and safety tips to decide whether the holiday journey is worth it.

Kruger National Park after the January 2026 floods

Kruger National Park after the January 2026 floods

Driving in dense fog

Driving in dense fog

Should I follow the high roads or the back roads?

Should I follow the high roads or the back roads?

Bloemfontein, a city often overlooked

Bloemfontein, a city often overlooked

South African mountain passes that add character to your journey

South African mountain passes that add character to your journey

Royalty where least expected: Prince Albert, a Karoo masterpiece

Royalty where least expected: Prince Albert, a Karoo masterpiece

Experiences & Activities

Botanical gardens to visit during your travels in Southern Africa

Botanical gardens to visit during your travels in Southern Africa

Southern Africa’s botanical gardens reveal the region’s extraordinary plant diversity in accessible, beautifully curated settings. From Kirstenbosch in Cape Town to Windhoek’s desert-adapted displays, these green spaces add depth and context to any journey.

Caravan or tent: the balancing act between comfort and expense

Caravan or tent: the balancing act between comfort and expense

Best places to camp in SA before winter arrives

Best places to camp in SA before winter arrives

Paternoster: Salt air, white walls and a necessary detour

Paternoster: Salt air, white walls and a necessary detour

Discover the novel side of Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Discover the novel side of Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Kirstenbosch: South Africa’s own Garden of Eden

Kirstenbosch: South Africa’s own Garden of Eden

Should my fur babies travel with me? Some dos and don’ts

Should my fur babies travel with me? Some dos and don’ts

Nature & Sustainability

Driving in dense fog

Driving in dense fog

Fog can turn a scenic South African drive into a demanding test of skill and awareness. Learn how to adjust speed, lighting, and decision-making to stay safe while travelling through mist-prone regions.

Take only memories and leave only footprints when you travel

Take only memories and leave only footprints when you travel

Botanical gardens to visit during your travels in Southern Africa

Botanical gardens to visit during your travels in Southern Africa

Caravan or tent: the balancing act between comfort and expense

Caravan or tent: the balancing act between comfort and expense

South African mountain passes that add character to your journey

South African mountain passes that add character to your journey

Making the best of a self-catering holiday

Making the best of a self-catering holiday

Cycling through southern Africa on two wheels of freedom

Cycling through southern Africa on two wheels of freedom

Reflections & Revelations

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Creating travel videos that your friends would also enjoy

Where to travel in March as southern Africa enters its quiet prime

To blog or not to blog

Putting post-festive season blues to work for a prosperous 2026

A travel addict’s reflections on Christmas

Eco & Ethical

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Take only memories and leave only footprints when you travel

Should I follow the high roads or the back roads?

The Cango Caves still captivate visitors to the Klein Karoo

Travelling through the Karoo: must-visit destinations on an itinerary

Visa requirements for entering neighbouring countries from South Africa

Stays & Spaces

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Small rural towns with attitude

Making the best of a self-catering holiday

Paternoster: Salt air, white walls and a necessary detour

Discover the novel side of Golden Gate Highlands National Park

7 Novel facts not everybody knows about Skukuza