8 Amazing Experiences in SA’s National Parks
Over the years, SANParks Times has come to know what makes South Africa’s national parks special. Try these recommendations to broaden your travel horizons.
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Travel Stories
Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese in the KZN Midlands
ANDREA ABBOTT discovers three unique, family-owned creameries in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands that certainly know how
to say it with cheese
5 Interesting Things To Do at Boschendal Estate
The historic estate of Boschendal, granted to a Huguenot refugee Jean le Long in 1685, has long been well known for its vineyards and later its winery.
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Faansie Peackock’s ABCs of LBJ Identification in SA
He has a creative way of teaching birders to identify LBJs. His ABC of LBJ ID in SA contains short poems that separate the intimidating larks from the pipits, and warblers from the confusing cisticolas. And each species within these four groups from each other.
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South Africa to Kenya as Seen from a Drone
Travel bloggers Cameron and Natasha have been all over the globe, but their latest expedition took them from South Africa to Kenya.
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Encounter Nature at its Best in East Griqualand
The soil is once again an array of colours, and the gardens of East Griqualand will soon lure in people from near and far.
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Google Launches New SA Destinations on Street View
Google South Africa recently announced the launch of a new gallery called Discover South Africa on Street View, bringing users a visual experience of four amazing sites.
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Team SA Wins 3rd Annual International Spirit of Amarok
Team South Africa has once again claimed the Gold medals and defended their title of international amateur 4×4 precision driving […]
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SA Hospitality to Meet Demand for Pet Friendly Hotels
As the market of devoted pet owners continues to expand, the hospitality industry can either evolve to cater to it, or forego a growing number of potential guests as a result.
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A Plodka is Born in Franschhoek
What to do when you live on an idyllic farm in Franschhoek and have large plum orchards, the fruit of which you are no longer able to export? You make Plodka.
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Visit the Beaumonts of Bot River and Drink Wine
No trip to Bot River is complete without making a “draai” to the famous Beaumont farm.
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7 Top Flower Spotting Destinations
Have the cameras and binocs ready, and head to these flower havens in the countryside.
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National Geographic Announces Travel Photo of the Year
The winner of the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year has been announced. The coveted prize went to […]
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Avis Explores 6 Best Roads in Namibia
Following the success of the Southern Africa’s Best Roads To Drive campaign, Avis has identified more hidden treasures to explore, […]
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10 Famous Inspirational Travel Quotes
Need some motivation to start planning your next great adventure? Read what famous travellers present and past had to say on the subject.
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Of Buttonquails, Barred Owlets & Boomslangs
Renowned birder and bird artist Geoff Lockwood has another claim to fame – he’s the only twitcher to be bitten by a boomslang while photographing a bird.
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Botswana Introduces $30 Tourism Levy
A $30 tourism levy was introduced for entries into Botswana from 1 June 2017.
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A Little Bit of Heaven at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
A little bit of heaven—well actually quite a big bit of it—lies between Montagu and Barrydale where the magic world of Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is considered by many as the Cape’s best of its kind.
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