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Guide to Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is the heart of the South African coastline, a world-renowned metropolis with so much to offer. It has unforgettable trails filled with unique wildlife and flora, colorful architecture, and an exciting food scene. There are so many reasons … Continue reading

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Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town

Stone Aged cave dwellings, proteas galore, and the best land based whale watching in the world makes this stretch of South African coastline an exciting one to explore. Less than an hour between these attractions, or two and a half … Continue reading

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Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas

From the official start of the Gardens Route in Mossel Bay to an added bonus of this customized itinerary Cape Agulhas takes three hours of driving. Both of the hikes on this day are filled with history and outstanding ocean … Continue reading

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Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness

From Knysna to Wildnerness it will take around 1½ hours of driving, but there is so much to see in between on these diverse hiking trails and view points! Nearby is the city of George which is the largest in … Continue reading

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Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay

The drive from Natures Valley to Plettenberg Bay doesn’t take more than an hour – but it’s filled with diverse hiking trails and gorgeous beaches. Spending the night in Plett, as locals lovingly refer to the town, means there are … Continue reading

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Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth

If you only have time for one stop on the Gardens Route, make it Storms River Mouth. Filled with dramatic landscapes, this ‘place of much water’ is where the Storms River pours into the Indian Ocean located within the Tsitsikamma … Continue reading

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Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa

When I discovered the idea of the Gardens Route in South Africa it was a bit of a mystery to uncover. What I did know is that there was a road trip filled with glorious natural sights, obviously I was … Continue reading

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Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa

For a nature lover, safari is always the answer. On a South African safari there are many options to choose from, Kruger is the most popular choice, but Addo Elephant National Park may be right for you specifically for two … Continue reading

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Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa

The Panorama Route is the perfect detour for your drive between Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, creating a memorable South African roadtrip instead of a tedious haul. Sublime views of unique landscapes and so many massive waterfalls make this a … Continue reading

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Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Safari is the trip of a lifetime for a nature lover, and South Africa’s Kruger National Park was everything I could dream of and more. Driving around is surreal, you feel like you’re in a nature documentary watching lions chase … Continue reading

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