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Category: Wildlife
Where The Wild Flowers Are: 5 Hiking Trails on the West Coast
As beautiful as the Namaqua region is during Flower Season, it can be a bit too far for a quick weekend getaway, and with the current restrictions on interprovincial travel, it’s not possible for everyone to get to the Northen Cape. Luckily, Namaqualand isn’t the only place to view this springtime splendour, nor is looking […]
15 Great Group Getaways in Mabalingwe
Have you been surfing the internet for the ideal getaway for you and your family or friends this winter? We can’t think of anything better than a group getaway ─ pair it with great game viewing opportunities and you have the perfect cure to fight the cold this winter! Finding a house that is big […]
Into the Wild: 7 Kalahari Stays
Why would you want to visit a parched landscape that turns into a furnace in summer and a deep-freeze in winter? Why would a Jo’burger follow the signposts to Kuruman, Kakamas and Kathu to get to a land where water has to be squeezed from an obese carrot-like vegetable, and where the difference between life […]
Fun Family-Friendly Stops along the Garden Route
The Garden Route is one of the most scenic road-trip routes that winds from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, all the way to Storms River in the Eastern Cape. Sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains, the Knysna Forest and the Indian Ocean, this route offers loads to do for both young and old. […]
South Africa: 15 Outstanding Facts
Sometimes we forget that some of our planet’s most unique phenomena are right here on bottom soil! LekkeSlaap rounded up 15 outstanding facts about our beloved country that will blow your mind and remind you of the wonders within reach. And with us you can even spend a few nights close to these amazing spots! […]
The Why and Where of Private Game Reserve Getaways
It’s June, which means winter is officially upon us. I don’t know whether it’s the chilly weather or the drive to work in the dark, but this time of year I tend to long for the holidays of my childhood where we would wake up extra early to be the first ones out of the […]
The Ultimate Guys’ Getaway Guide in South Africa
When it comes to bonding with the blokes, an occasional drink after work or a quick game of squash between meetings sometimes doesn’t seem to cut it. What you need is an adrenaline-filled weekend alongside your best mates, away from your gruelling day job and tedious routine. Whether you’re planning a prenuptial escape for the […]
Go wild in 2017 and tick these Big 5 stays off your list!
2016 has come and gone … so now it’s time to get wild in 2017! We’ve gathered a couple of places that share the names of our beautiful Big 5. You won’t necessarily encounter these amazing animals there, but you can channel their spirit during a stay at these namesake destinations. Get clicking and tick them all […]
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