Africa

Guide to visiting Kruger National Park

24 August 2019 No Comments

It’s customary to add Kruger National Park Safari to your South African Bucket list as there’s no other animal experience in the world compared to a Kruger safari. Kruger National Park (KNP) is the oldest and largest park in Africa. This wildlife sanctuary of world-class standards is South Africa’s most popular tourist destination with over 2 million annual visitors. This blog is a local’s guide to help you plan your trip to Kruger National Park South Africa. It’ll answer your

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Things to do in South Africa

101 UNIQUE things to do in South Africa

22 August 2019 No Comments

I’ve created a list of unique things to do in South Africa to help you plan your itinerary! So you want to visit South Africa? From breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife to rich, deep-seated culture and exhilarating nightlife, there’s so much to do and see in South Africa, it’s almost impossible to fit it all in. First things first, when planning a trip to South Africa, you need to decide what do you want to do in South Africa? Do

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How to find the Penguin Beach in Cape Town

15 August 2019 No Comments

Are there penguins in South Africa? If you are thinking of visiting the Insta-famous Penguin Beach in Cape Town. Here’s everything you need to know. African penguins live in colonies on the coast and islands of southern Africa. These Penguins like to breed in places where land predators can’t reach their eggs, so small rocky islands on Penguin Beach in Cape town are ideal. There are many things to do in Cape Town like exploring the best national parks in

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Is South Africa safe for solo female travelers?

4 August 2019 No Comments

Planning a trip to South Africa and wondering Is South Africa safe for tourists? or Is What is the most dangerous place in South Africa then you’ve come to the right place! As a South African native, not only do I think it’s important to tell people what’s REALLY going on in South Africa but I believe it’s important to answer questions like: “Is South Africa safe especially for solo female travelers ?” so people can know what to expect

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Best Accommodation at Johannesburg Airport

11 July 2019 No Comments

Looking for the best accommodation at Johannesburg Airport? It’s a pretty well-known fact that airport hotels are not the first thing that pops into mind when you are looking for somewhere to stay but there are times when staying near the airport is a good option. For example, booking an airport hotel can be a good idea: if you are in Johannesburg for a short stopover before traveling on if you live too far from the city to drive in

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Best Hotels in Cape Town, South Africa

23 January 2019 No Comments

When choosing the best hotels in Cape Town, price alone doesn’t cut it – what we’re looking for is an iconic design, beautiful rooms, overindulgent service, and the best food in Cape Town. Inevitably, Cape Town is home to some of South Africa’s most luxurious hotels with its ocean views, old Art Deco buildings, and celeb-friendly scenes. With natural landscapes the city is deliciously beautiful, you can never get enough of it in one go. It’s so versatile with all

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10 Cheapest Holiday Destinations for South Africans

23 January 2019 No Comments

Wondering where are the cheapest holiday destinations for South Africans? I love my country and I’m proud to be South African but I will admit traveling with a South African passport can be so stressful at times. The trend of quitting your job to travel the world is doable but not a reality for most South Africans. Although we are lucky to have the 52nd most powerful passport in the world and access to 100 visa-free destinations, the reality is

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10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa

4 July 2018 No Comments

Planning on visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa? The United Nation’s list of amazing cultural, natural, and historical landscapes also known as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is awe-inspiring. According to the World Heritage Committee, there are 1092 World Heritage Sites in the world which includes 19 added this year. Of these, there are 845 cultural locations and 209 natural sites. Italy has the most sites with 54 entries; five being natural and 49 being cultural. While the

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Visiting Gwahumbe Game Reserve and Spa in South Africa

24 November 2017 No Comments

My friend and I recently spent the afternoon at Gwahumbe Game Reserve and Spa. Just an hour’s drive from Durban, this private reserve overlooks the confluence of the Gwahumbe and Umsunduze Rivers forms part of the greater Gwahumbe Valley. This river system joins the Illovo River in the southern midlands of Kwa Zulu Natal and ultimately flows into the Indian Ocean south of Durban. The area covers 3000 ha of riverine forest, valley bushveld, plateau grassland, and majestic cliff faces.

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African Travel Bloggers you should know

30 September 2017 No Comments

Planning your Africa trip and wondering who are the best African Travel Bloggers to get advice from? There is a lot of African content out there but I truly believe if you really want to know what Africa is like you should mostly read content written by Africans. They are writing from a locals’ perspective so their content is fresh, accurate, and based on current affairs in Africa. These African travel bloggers are a force to be reckoned with and

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