Category: Tips and Tricks

With Durban’s year-round sunshine, there’s no excuse not to get out and explore. Whether you’re a tourist with a chunky travel budget or a local saving those pennies, we’ve updated the ultimate guide to the best things to do in Durbs without breaking the bank. Fun for Free Durban Botanic Gardens Escape the city buzz […]

After a year full of challenges, we all deserve a break. Although some of us like to be homebodies, for those wanting to book a well-deserved getaway, the booking calendars of popular holiday towns, especially close to the beach, are once again bursting at the seams, making a quick getaway or a last-minute booking a […]

The N1 between Johannesburg and Cape Town is by far the fastest way to get from the Golden City to the Mother City if you’re travelling by car. Have a look at TravelGround’s recommendations for stops along the N1 that could just make the trip that much more of a jol.

Is your only glimpse of the Milky Way that time your toddler hurled his vanilla shake from Milky Lane all the way to the other side of the food court? Maybe you think Sutherland is a snowy town too far, far away for a getaway. Or maybe you just haven’t had the chance to experience […]

For a country in the sunny Southern Hemisphere, South Africa sure has an abundance of idyllic winter destinations to suit every traveller. We’ve rounded up some of South Africans’ favourite destinations during the winter season. It’s time to start planning your ideal winter holiday! Escape the cold – beach and spa stays When it comes […]

When I think of the Northern Cape, the first things that come to mind are the vast landscapes, extreme heat ─ and of course sheep! But there’s so much more to this unique province than we think. Recently the Northern Cape’s sweeping landscapes and clean air has been recognised for its advantageous astro-tourism opportunities. This […]

Living in a city that never seems to sleep, we tend to take the route of least resistance to our destinations, ignoring everything in our wake. But due to unforeseen circumstances on a sultry Friday morning near De Doorns, Schalk and I had to amend our perfectly-planned trip to avoid the N1 ─ something that’s […]

We’re all familiar with the mighty Big Five roaming our game reserves and national parks, but did you know South Africa also boasts the Marine Big Five? In the light of #NationalMarineWeek, TravelGround is proud to introduce these special sea creatures! Bottlenose Dolphin These aquatic mammals are arguably the most popular among humans and with […]