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Zebras: Stunning and Unique
Among the many animals to be viewed in South Africa’s spectacular game reserves, the zebra is arguably one of the most distinctive, with black and white stripes as unique to
Discover the Charming Town of Prince Albert
Founded in 1762, the picturesque town of Prince Albert is located on the southernmost edge of the Great Karoo, with the majestic Swartberg Mountains as a backdrop. Thirteen of its
Loads of Edutainment at Pretoria Zoo
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, better known as Pretoria Zoo, was in the news recently when one of its residents was thought to have been stolen. Dubbed by
Explore the Klein Karoo Wine Route
As the easternmost wine producing region in South Africa, the Klein Karoo Wine Route includes the area along Route 62 from the Langkloof in the East to Montagu in the
Take Time to Meander Through Magaliesberg
The Magaliesberg region offers a host of leisure-time options just an hour or so beyond the city limits of both Pretoria and Johannesburg. Established in 1998, the Magalies Meander is
Migratory Birds in South Africa
South Africa is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to enjoy the country’s spectacular wildlife, scenery and culture. Humans are not the only visitors attracted to
Eastern Cape to Get National Botanical Garden
Opened to the public on July 1, 1913, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens will be celebrating its centenary this year. A function was held in Cape Town in January 2013
Albertinia – Home of the Aloe
Named in honour of the first Dutch Reformed Minister to serve the community – Johannes Rudolph Albertyn – Albertinia is a tranquil little town located at the foot of the
FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Located in Johannesburg, the FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was founded in 1997 to care for suburban indigenous wildlife in distress. FreeMe offers a service that most veterinarians do not have
Enjoy the Therapeutic Springs of Caledon
Set in picturesque surroundings in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, the town of Caledon is located on the N2 national road around 100 kilometers east of Cape Town,
Explore the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Gauteng
With the spectacular Witpoortjie waterfall as a major attraction, the area in which the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens is situated has been popular with leisure-seeking visitors since the 1800s.
Hiking and Kloofing in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Named by early Dutch colonists as the ‘Holland’ of the indigenous Hottentots living there, the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains separate the Overberg region of South Africa from the coastline. Early
Tribute to South African Cycling Champion Burry Stander
Hundreds of cyclists gathered on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast road on Sunday 6 January to pay tribute to South African cycling champion Burry Stander who died on 3 January
A Haven of Nature in Gauteng City Limits
Covering an area of 275 hectares of land at Modderfontein in Gauteng, the Modderfontein reserve includes parts of the Modderfontein Spruit and a number of dams surrounded by hills and
Protecting South Africa’s Baboons
Baboons are found in nature reserves and other undeveloped areas all around South Africa and are part of the wildlife heritage of the country. Fascinating and entertaining, they are best
Elgin Valley – The Place Where Apples Are Grown
Known internationally as the place where apples are grown, Elgin Valley is located in the spectacular Overberg region of South Africa, with the charming town of Grabouw as the commercial
Proteas – South Africa’s Natural Treasures
Proteas are likely the most readily recognized of South Africa’s indigenous flora, with the magnificent King Protea (Protea cynaroides) being the country’s national flower. There are around 80 genera of
Explore the Limietberg Nature Reserve
With rugged terrain stretching eastwards from Franschhoek towards the Groot Drakenstein and in a northerly direction to the Voëlvlei Dam, the Limietberg Nature Reserve lies within the Du Toitskloof mountains
Visit the Arend Dieperink Museum in Mokopane
Located in a quaint red-roofed stone building which once served as a school, the Arend Dieperink Museum in Mokopane documents the ancient history of human habitation of this fascinating region
Wonderful Wellington in the Western Cape Winelands
The picturesque town of Wellington is a mere 45-minute drive from Cape Town, offering city dwellers a convenient day-trip destination in the Western Cape Winelands. Proclaimed SA Terroir Top Wine
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