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Stay, Work, Play at The Milkwood Collection in Knysna
Situated at the bottom of the Knysna Heads, on the lagoon, you’ll find The Milkwood Collection, a series of versatile stays right on the...
Gentle Giants | Knysna Elephant Park
Witness the beauty of Knysna's nature and natural life at the Knysna Elephant Park, a sanctuary that allows visitors to engage with, and learn about elephants, on the animals' t...
Wine Stories: Ntsiki Biyela - Aslina Wines
As one of South Africa’s iconic winemakers, Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a highly respected and widely admired name in the world of wine. Discover the story...
Weskus Beach Flora | A virtual tour with Candide
It's Spring and the Cape has blossomed in color! Candide invite us on a virtual tour to learn more about the fauna and flora of the Cape Weskus.
Leave the city behind at AfriCamps, Robertson
Based on the foothills of the beautiful Pat Busch Mountain Reserve, just outside of Robertson, AfriCamps Robertson is the ideal getaway for nature lovers who aren’t looking to ‘...
Chasing Waterfalls: Kayaking in Wilderness
Garden Route Adventures
The Garden Route is filled with adventures and adrenalin-spiking activities! While there is plenty to explore, here are our top 7 exciting experiences in t...
Cape Overberg: Hidden Hiking Trails
The Overberg region provides multiple peaks to climb, swathes of pristine fynbos, coastal vegetation and ocean views which are bound to uplift the soul of any weary hiker.
A Cape Overberg Historical Amble
Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Route
‘Hemel-en-Aarde’ means ‘Heaven and Earth’ in Afrikaans. Lying just inland from Hermanus in the Overberg, is a beautiful, sinuous valley famed for its Pinot Noir an...
Matjiesfontein; the ghost town
It was a dark and spooky night, and the haunted hotel in the sparse desert welcomed a new quivering visitor. Join Raphaella as she dramatically recounts her damsel-in-...
Opening the Time-Capsule: Matjiesfontein
Join Raphaella as she takes you through her exploration of Matjiesfontein; unpacking a time-capsule of Queen Victoria's era in the Cape Karoo.
Wine Estates of the Garden Route
The Garden Route is not traditionally associated with great wines, but that’s all changing fast. Read about a number of top-class estates producing wonderful wines here.Cheetah Tracking on Foot: Roam Private Game Reserve
Elise takes us through her experience of cheetah tracking at Roam Private Game Reserve in the Cape Karoo.
Great hikes of the Cape West Coast
The West Coast is one of the most diverse regions in the country, with each terrain connected through trails. Here are some of the top hikes to try.
Cederberg: North to South
Discover Wellington’s Wine Route
Read about the top 10 Wine Farms in Wellington! The region supplies the majority of South Africa’s vine cuttings, and although better known for its role in the pr...
Beaches of the Garden Route
The Garden Route has 17 Blue Flag beaches, more than any other region in South Africa. Discover this beautiful coast of the Western Cape.
Exploring the Deep South: Cape Overberg
Justin Fox shares his journey along the Overberg and Garden Route coast, exploring a magical world of fishing hamlets, shipwrecks and hidden estuaries, ...
Hikes in the Garden Route
Reach new heights and gain a renewed perspective on the Garden Route by exploring the region through trails and hikes.9 Sweet Spots in Cape Town
The sweet tooth's treasure map; a top collection of local bakeries, gelaterias, chocolatiers, and crêperies scattered across the Mother City.
Great Gardens of the Winelands
A Montagu Meander
Join Justin Fox on a meander through Montagu; seeing all the sites through his eyes while clocking-in your 10,000 steps!
