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Summer time in Gordon’s Bay and surrounds

There are so many great towns to experience in the Western Cape and Gordon’s Bay is one of those towns for so many reasons. A holiday maker’s paradise and also a destination with so much to explore nearby there is very little chance of one becoming bored or lonely in this part of the Western […]

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Last minute special: Get 20% off selected overland tours

Overlanding is arguably the ultimate way to experience Africa and we have some great last minute offers for you to take advantage of this. Get 20% off departures in January and February – Must be booked by 31 January 2017 7-day Africa Insight Includes: Kruger, Zimbabwe and Zambia 11-day Cape Desert Safari Includes: Windhoek, Etosha, […]

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Head in the clouds: A paragliding experience in Wilderness

Story and photos by Rudolph De Girardier. The #TrekSouthAfrica team were lucky enough to stay in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park in December 2016, immersed themselves in many activities, such as hiking the Kingfisher trails, canoeing on the Touwsrivier and exploring the wild local beaches, stretching into the horizon like faded […]

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Five South Africa Mountain Cabins to visit this 2017

South Africa has many mountainous areas to explore and many of them will have options for accommodation establishments some even have cabins to stay in adding to the charm of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s so much nicer to immerse oneself in country living and staying in a cabin […]

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Five Lesser-known hikes to do in Cape Town in 2017

Cape Town is a city of the outdoors and many travel far and wide to experience these outdoors areas in their entirety. Most know of hiking trails up places such as Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. Yet many will also not know that there are many alternative routes to choose from. Some harrowing and some […]

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10 reasons to explore the Cederberg in 2017

Made up of towns such as Citrusdal, Clanwilliam, Lambert’s Bay and Wupperthal — the Cederberg is a mere two hours from the bustling city of Cape Town. Despite it being so close to the city, the landscape is completely different: wilder, warmer with a raw, dramatic beauty. Towering mountains, orange sunsets, perfect waves, white sand […]

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A locals guide to Swellendam

It’s a little-known detail that this fairly unfamiliar South African town is, in fact, the third oldest in the country. It’s also hugely significant to the heritage of South Africa with no more than 50 provincial heritage sites which largely comprise of the iconic Dutch colonial architecture of settler era South Africa which takes prominence […]

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Exploring Durban’s Inanda Heritage Route

The greater Durban area has so much to explore, from the sun-kissed, untouched North and South Coast to the towering Drakensberg Mountains to the suburban tranquillity of areas such as Hillcrest and Kloof. There is an adventure waiting around every corner. The valley of a thousand hills is a place in which a rich cultural […]

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10 reasons why you should explore Knysna

Looking to get 2018 of the best possible start? It’s never too early for a road trip – and a stop at the coastal Garden Route town of Knysna is the ideal destination. Knysna is a natural paradise of lush, indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches. If you’re looking for a break from the […]

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Five South African towns to visit

So the year 2017 is almost upon us and many will now be thinking of where to visit in the New Year as there are so many wonderful South African towns out there just waiting for visitors. Smaller towns are great for so many reasons. Get out there and explore and venture to these wonderful […]

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