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5 museums to visit on your next trip to Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa and just like all of the other South African cities it prides itself in a harrowing yet diverse legacy.

  • From the gold rush of the 1800’s to the ever evolving modern almost space age amenities found in certain areas.
  • Johannesburg really is a realm of contrast, chaos and panache and there are many museums to showcase the history and evolution of this cosmopolitan city.
  • This is by no means a best list of museums to explore in Johannesburg but just a rough guide to a few of the museums in the city worth a visit on your next trip to ‘Jozi’.

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The top 10 things to do in Cape Town this Spring

Cape Town has so much to offer – a vibrant city life, sun-kissed beaches as well as friendly locals.

  • If you’re planning on spending time in Africa’s southernmost city, here are 10 things to do in Cape Town this Spring Getting around the city is easy – and the public transport is of an excellent standard as well.
  • However, if you prefer something private, car hire in Cape Town is relatively cheap and easy as well.

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5 great roadside restaurants to visit when travelling South Africa

Road tripping is always an awesome time to unwind, bond with family and friends and escape the city for a few days. However road food often doesn’t leave much to the imagination with literally hundreds of generic fast food chains being the only real option along many of the main routes in South Africa.

  • This however is a vague misconception as if the discerning road traveler takes a little time to get to know a few more of the places just off the highways, they will in fact come to the conclusion that there are a handful of quaint road side restaurants to experience which will definitely help fight the road food blues.
  • Here are 5 worthwhile places to experience great food whilst exploring the highways and byways of South Africa.

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South African road trip ideas not too far from your hometown

Nothing soothes the soul quite like a good old fashioned road trip. With so much to explore in South Africa there really is no reason not to get out there on the road. Get some friends and family together and hit the routes and highways of this majestic country. We asked these four travel and […]

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10 reasons why you should explore the Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Located at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State Province of South Africa, the Golden Gate Highlands National Park gets its name from Park’s sandstone cliffs, most notably the Brandwag rock.

  • If you’re travelling through the Free State, here are 10 reasons why you should explore the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

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The 3 Major Airports in South Africa

South Africa is a hot travel destination for both locals and international explorers who are looking to get not just untouched natural splendor but also world class facilities and amenities.

  • Airports are never fun places, however South Africa boasts three world class international airports in the three biggest cities (Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban) which are up there with many other more first world destinations.
  • Here are reviews on the three main airports in the country to give you even more reasons to choose South Africa as your next international destination.
  • South Africa’s 3 major airports are also rated the top three in Africa.
  • Here is an overview of the airports as ranked by Skytrax 2016 World Airport Awards. Many of the top car hire companies also have branches at all leading South African airports.

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10 reasons why you should visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Declared South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in 1999, KwaZulu-Natal’s 332,000 hectare iSimangaliso Wetland Park is home to a massive variety of flora and fauna.

  • ‘iSimangaliso’ — which means ‘miracle and wonder’ in the Zulu language, is a excellent destination for travellers visiting Durban and the surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Here are 10 reasons why you should visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

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A museum guide to Durban

South Africa has a rich and diverse history and it would seem every town and area has a story to tell.

  • Durban the third biggest South African city is no different. It might be famed for its beautiful beaches and proximity to the Drakensberg Mountains and other natural areas.
  • However there is also a lot of heritage and culture to the region with a host of museums, galleries and monuments to educate one on South African history.
  • Here are 5 worthwhile museums to visit on your next trip to sunny Durban.

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#TrekSouthAfrica explained

What is #TrekSouthAfrica? #TrekSouthAfrica is a six-month adventure throughout South Africa, exploring the country’s leading wilderness trails and hiking paths – with local guides, rangers and communities. Learning through South African’s and their active passions, we’ll unlock questions yet to be asked about this amazing country. Magical sightings in the Kruger National Park. Image by […]

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South African spring destinations to visit in 2016

With Spring just around the corner, we asked five travel writers to share their recommended South African spring destinations to visit in 2016 with us. If you would like to have the freedom to explore the area you are visiting independently, you might want to look into car hire South Africa for the perfect set […]

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