Travel
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Tour the Kruger like a pro
Plotting a holiday route in the Kruger Park can be challenging - it's bigger than some countries! Don't stress. Our 10-day travel plan will take you from south to north and you won't miss a thing. Let's go!
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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Holiday for one
Going on holiday all by yourself is just what you need to reset like a champion, writes Puno Selesho.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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'The one who gathers knowledge'
For Moji Kitsi, the bush is the best teacher. We joined this inspirational wildlife education guide on one of his outings in the Waterberg.
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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Set sail for Antarctica!
At the bottom of the world lies a once-in-a-lifetime destination. But first, on his way to the Great White Continent, Toast Coetzer detoured to the Falkland Islands and ticked off a handful of lifers.
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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TAKE A HIKE De Mond delight!
The Sterna Trail in De Mond Nature Reserve is a circular route for the whole family. It's 5,5 km long, on mostly flat terrain, and the views will take your breath away.
3 min |
April/May 2023
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Three new off-road options
Given our outdoorsy lifestyle and the fact that potholes on our roads are procreating like rabbits on honeymoon, a robust SUV or a double-cab bakkie makes much more sense than a low-slung sedan. Here are three options for different budgets.
3 min |
April/May 2023
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Plans with pumpkin
From savoury to sweet, pumpkin and butternut in all their guises-are oh so versatile. These dishes are perfect for your autumn table.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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The greatest chase
It's nearly sardine run season on the Wild Coast. Join us in hot pursuit of the birds, dolphins, whales and sharks as they trail shoals of migrating fish.
2 min |
April/May 2023
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That Delta groove
lts along drive with-some donkeys to dodge to the town of Shakawe i the far north of Botswana. To tourists, this area, calledtiae Okavango Panhandle, offers an affordable, accessible introduction to the watery world of the Delta. Come along and meet some of the people who have made Shakawetheir home.
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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Long live Long Tom Pass!
Years ago, people crossed Long Tom Pass on foot and with ox-wagons, on their journey to the harbour at present-day Maputo. The old trade route has become a spectacular drive, with lots of interesting stops along the way. Here are five top places to stay.
8 min |
April/May 2023
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Tour the Kruger like a pro
Plotting a holiday route in the Kruger Park can be challenging - it's bigger than some countries! Don't stress. Our 10-day travel plan will take you from south to north and you won't miss a thing. Let's go!
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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Holiday for one
Going on holiday all by yourself is just what you need to reset like a champion, writes Puno Selesho.
5 min |
April/May 2023
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'The one who gathers knowledge'
For Moji Kitsi, the bush is the best teacher. We joined this inspirational wildlife education guide on one of his outings in the Waterberg.
10+ min |
April/May 2023
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Visa hustling in West Africa
On her 20000km road trip from Europe to Zimbabwe, Dot Bekker gets Overlander’s Disease in Ghana, Togo and Benin.
10+ min |
August/September 2022
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From the outside, looking in
Nieu-Bethesda is famous for Helen Martins’ Owl House, but this is only one attraction in a town where creativity flows as surely as water from the Sneeuberg. Here in the Eastern Cape Karoo, hearts and doors remain unlocked.
10+ min |
August/September 2022
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TAKE A HIKE
Cedarpeak, near Porterville
7 min |
August/September 2022
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A ramble to the furthest reaches
In Namibia, it often feels like you’re the first person to travel through a landscape, that you’ve been transported to another, wilder era. Come get lost in the Kunene Region in the north-west of the country – in a good way.
10+ min |
August/September 2022
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Make time for Ithala
Ithala Game Reserve is one of KwaZulu-Natal’s best-kept secrets, and the perfect place for a short, wild break.
6 min |
August/September 2022
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Slackpack with soul
On the Shoreline of the San trail, the rugged scenery of theWest Coast envelops you like a cool fog bank. And on those remote beaches, the southeaster will blow your worries away.
8 min |
August/September 2022
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Back to the future
Minivans are as retro as mullets and Lion Lager, but all three (the buses, the hairstyle and the beer) are making a comeback in 2022. Pierre Steyn drove the new Hyundai Staria and Opel Zafira to see if the family bus still has some bite.
2 min |
August/September 2022
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The elephant park - from tail to trunk!
Elephants and spekboom - that's what most people think of when you mention Addo. But did you know that Addo stretches from the sea to the Karoo and has five biomes? It's one of our most diverse national parks yet it's compact enough to explore in less than a week. Here's what you need to know.
10+ min |
June/July 2022
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One night at Weird Farm
When you book accommodation online, you never actually know what you're going to get. Jon Minster remembers an eventful stopover in the Karoo...
5 min |
June/July 2022
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The people have chosen
PORTFOLIO
3 min |
June/July 2022
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Where the mountains tell stories
A weekend visit to Clarens is much too short to sample all the town has to offer the restaurants, art shops, white-water rafting (with your dog!), dinosaur tracks and mountains that can be read like books...
10 min |
June/July 2022
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Power to the people!
Pedal-assíst bikes are introducing new riders to the sport and showing experienced riders just how much fun can be had on two wheels. We've chosen six great bikes for everyone, whether you want a gnarly trail bike or something more sedate for weekend touring.
9 min |
June/July 2022
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The miracle of rain
In the spring of 2021, the drought-stricken parts of the Northern Cape finally received rain. It continued through summer, leaving puddles on wet soil, hiding sheep in tall grass, painting rainbows in the sky, and causing farmers to sigh with relief.
9 min |
June/July 2022
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Curry for the cold
A pinch of spice can make a simple dish burst with flavour. These six recipes will warm you up on cold winter nights.
8 min |
June/July 2022
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TAKE A HIKE
Big day out in the Blyde River Canyon
6 min |
June/July 2022
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It's snowing!
It's a rare pleasure in South Africa to wake up, pull back the curtains, and see a world of white. Here are some of our readers' favourite snowy places, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KZN.
10+ min |
June/July 2022
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Beauty is in the eye of the bee-holder
As pollinators, honeybees play a role in every plate of food consumed across the world, and they've done so throughout history. Four prominent beekeepers in the Cape's Overberg region reveal what it takes to preserve and protect these extraordinary creatures.
10 min |