[ad_1] If you rely only on seeing the “Big Five” animals, a drive in Kruger can be disappointing. When spotting game, it’s always a right place, right time scenario and of course, these cannot always be guaranteed. But if you turn your attention to the trees, you’ll never return from a game drive unsatisfied. Trees never move, they photograph beautifully, they often house incredible sightings (sleeping leopards and the like) and it can be incredibly rewarding to identify a new tree. While there is no official “Big Five” of trees, these are some of Kruger’s biggest and best species, and…
Author: Chukwu Godlove
[ad_1] Although South Africa is known for its vibrant cities, the country also boasts a wealth of rural experiences. By embracing rural travel, you tap into experiences that offer a glimpse of the country’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Rural travel also provides a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. If you seek a getaway that will enable you to connect with local communities as you enjoy breathtaking scenery, rural travel is for you. Picture: Unsplash/Radu Florea Here are some tips to consider as you explore this enriching and unique world of travel: Plan ahead It…
[ad_1] Time Out has ranked Cape Town as one of the world’s 20 best cities for food in 2025. Picture: Jaman Asad/Unsplash As reported by Cape Town Etc, the Mother City secured fourth place. According to Time Out, thousands of people around the world were surveyed about the food in their city. They were asked to rate their city’s food scene across 18 different ciriteria, including affordability, quality and other attributes such as ‘experimental’ and ‘family-friendly’. ALSO READ: Safest Places to Travel in 2025, Ranked At the very top of the list is New Orleans, which was recognized for its…
[ad_1] Escape the summer heat by mountain biking through the indigenous forests along the coastal section of the Garden Route National Park near Storms River Village. Various riding options will suit everyone from rookie riders to hardcore crankers. The verdant forests of Tsitsikamma were named for the ancient Khoi phrase meaning ‘place of abundant waters’. This term aptly describes the lushness of a region brimming with temperate forest, where gigantic Podocarpus yellowwood trees tower over blackwater pools. The route starts from Storms River Village, descending steeply for five kilometres to a low-water bridge over the Storms River in the valley…
[ad_1] Travelling is all about new experiences and getting out of your comfort zone. Growing up in a country with English as one of the national languages, it would be easy to assume that everyone in the world speaks the language or at least understands it. According to a recent research study by Statista, about 1.5 billion people worldwide spoke English either natively or as a second language. Mandarin comes in at a close second with more than 1.1 billion speakers worldwide. But what happens when you visit a country where most of the residents don’t speak the language? Whether…
[ad_1] Posted on 16 March 2025 With brightly-coloured striped bark the Eucalyptus deglupta trees, commonly called rainbow eucalyptus trees have been referred to as a ‘magical sight’ by people who see them. These unusual trees can be found on the island of Mindanao, in the southern part of the Philippines as well in the forests of Indonesia. Although not native to the USA, the trees have been planted in parts of California, Texas and in the Keanae Arboretum on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Eucalyptus deglupta Image credit: Thomas/Flickr The rainbow-effect occurs as older bark peels off as the tree…
[ad_1] In May 2000, a computer consultant, Dave Ulmar, hid a bucket in Oregon in the United States, and placed the GPS coordinates on the internet. The bucket was found by two people and so, geocaching was born. This exciting challenge quickly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with people all over the globe participating and establishing geocaching trails. South Africa is no different. What is Geocaching? Simply put, geocaching is a worldwide game of treasure hunt. A geocacher can place a geocache container – it can be anything – at any given location, and then use GPS technology to pinpoint…
[ad_1] Antelope on the Move Words Lorraine Kearney Photography South Sudan has an astonishing claim to fame Make way, wildebeest, for the kings: it’s been confirmed that about six million antelope move from the southwestern regions to the northeastern wetlands across South Sudan from the Boma Badingilo Jonglei Landscape towards Gambella National Park in Ethiopia, in the biggest overland large mammal migration on Earth (a comparatively paltry 1.5 million wildebeest trek from the Serengeti to the Mara). The movement patterns are influenced by seasonal changes but the movement itself is not restricted to a specific time of year – it’s pretty…
[ad_1] For most travel enthusiasts, finding a place that feels like home can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking for luxury, rustic charm or a seaside escape, South Africa has a variety of accommodations that provide a homey atmosphere. If you’re looking for a stay filled with warmth, comfort and lasting memories, consider four of our favourite hotels and lodges that feel like home: The Farmhouse Hotel Picture: Sourced/@thefarmhousehotel Located in Langebaan, The Farmhouse Hotel is a charming retreat that captures the essence of a cozy country home. It is renowned for its friendly staff, as well as the…
[ad_1] Port Nolloth’s backstory is extensive and intriguing, having lived through a copper mining boom, World War One, the discovery of diamonds, a crayfish boom and the (effective) closure of its port Port Nolloth, South Africa – March 16, 2024: Small fishing rowboats in harbour in coastal town Port Nolloth is a small town and seaport in the Namaqualand region on the north-western coast of South Africa, 144 km north-west of Springbok and about 175 km from the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. The indigenous Namaqua people knew the bay upon which the port sits as Aukwatowa (Where the water took away the old man). Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias noted its location on his…