Category: Family

Though our mighty Dragon Mountain spans several South African provinces as well as Swaziland and Lesotho, it doesn’t quite compare to the fictional dragons of Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO Game of Thrones series. And yet, these immense and immovable stone giants are a very impressive sight to behold. If you’ll be heading to any […]

Knysna is one of the most beautiful and sought after holiday destinations in the Western Cape. However, along with this fame, and rightly so, comes the throng of crowds who also wish to experience this golden piece of land for themselves. Whether you’re visiting Knysna out of season or during the peak season, Knysna Houseboats […]

The Karoo is an incredible region of South Africa. It falls between three provinces, has a host of incredible attractions and landscapes dotted about, and lays claim to numerous species of wildlife. If you’re a lover of open skies, winding mountain passes, fresh air, and country hospitality, here is one possible route to experience the […]

Built in 1942, the sprawling grey stone manor of Woodlands Lodge in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, holds a charm that is matched by no other establishment on the reserve. Set alongside a century old fig tree, the 4-star game lodge has a homely and nostalgic feel that is reminiscent of the colonial days of Natal. Throughout the […]

Whether you want to plan a family escape or a romantic getaway for you and your partner, planning a farmhouse escape this winter is the way to go. After all, there is nothing quite like cuddling up to your partner in front of the fireplace on a chilly winter night, surrounded by the open, star-filled […]

It’s that time of year again when you start to notices the subtle effects of the changing season and your skin silently begs you to give it a little bit of TLC. The summer sunshine, wind, sea, sand, and exercise all take their toll on your body and muscles in understated ways, so don’t disregard […]

I’d only ever been to Franschhoek as a small child so when I heard of my sister’s plans to visit Franschhoek this past weekend, I was ecstatic. It was a beautiful sunny Saturday – perfect for spending a few lazy hours exploring the winelands. Luckily for us, her boyfriend had offered to be our designated […]

Do you dream of a remote holiday destination where you can literally switch off to the outside world…yet still have more to do than read books and paint nails? Then grab your passport to fun and adventure in the magnificent surrounds of Sani Pass in the Southern Drakensberg. The area is a well-known landmark for […]