Category: Gauteng

There is nothing a South African likes better than a braai. Meat sizzling on the fire, a drink dripping condensation in hand and good conversation over a bowl of Lays; South Africans know how to braai in style. So, with summer just around the corner, TravelGround decided to seek out the best public braai spots […]

National Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength and fortitude of the special ladies in our lives. Why not make a long weekend of it? In that vein we’ve rounded up some of the best long-weekend stays – with options for pampering and family fun thrown in for good measure.   Romance & Pampering […]

Surrounded by grey skyscrapers, flashing neon lights, speedy pedestrians, and hooting cars, your nerves can quickly set on edge if it’s your first visit to the fast-paced life of Gauteng. Luckily, you don’t have to be overwhelmed for long as there are numerous green havens to escape to. 1. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens The […]

We’ve rounded up South Africa’s favourite Valentine’s Day destinations based on YOUR bookings from last year! Now you can make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable by spoiling your loved one with a weekend away. It’s a great way to spend quality time together without being distracted by daily routines, dirty dishes, and pesky emails. It’s […]

South Africa is known for its iconic tourist attractions. Table Mountain. Robben Island. Sun City. But Mzansi has some of the weirdest and wackiest attractions you may never have heard of. These unusual attractions will have you itching to explore:   EASTERN CAPE 1. Eco Shrine, Hogsback Nestled in the Amatola Mountains, the Eco Shrine […]

South Africa is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We’ve trawled through hundreds of images of South Africa on Pinterest to round up our favourite snapshots of the country’s beauty, in all its forms.   TRAVEL THROUGH THE PROVINCES   Western Cape   KwaZulu-Natal     Gauteng     […]

South Africa is a beautiful country with vast and differing landscapes. I recently had the opportunity of visiting some of her most memorable hotspots on the Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure. Whether you’re looking to meet people from different cultures, spot foreign animals, or marvel at the earth’s natural beauty, these destinations are worth adding […]

Adventure is the motto of the Shongololo Express; a rock ‘n roll South African safari experience by rail. A no-frills mobile hotel if you will. My 2 week stint on the Goodhope Southbound Tour visited all of the highlights on my bucket list like the Big Hole Diamond Museum, the Maropeng Visitor Centre at the […]