Category: Top Travel Lists

We like to think of ourselves as savvy travellers. Who easily sniff out the discounts and deals and choose entertainments and attractions that interest us when on holiday. With each year revealing new trends and interests in the travel market, it’s time for all frequent travellers, continent hoppers, and avid explorers to brush up on […]

If there’s one thing that gets us excited about the approaching winter, it’s the whales that come with it! South Africa has some of the best whale watching in the world, attracting travellers from across the globe between June and November. If staring at a bunch of over-sized dory fish sounds boring to you, think […]

International travellers generally have two things that they really want to see in South Africa: Table Mountain and the Big 5. What they don’t often realise is that you don’t need to race from Cape Town to the Kruger to do this. If you’re more concerned about seeing the Big 5 than where you see […]

If you don’t like wine, the thought of spending a day on a wine farm is about as appealing as sticking hornets up your nostrils. The good news is, there are plenty of wine estates in South Africa that know this. The next time you’re roped into a day in the Winelands, you’ll be armed […]

They’ll have you dancing, give you goosebumps, and get you itching to pack your travel bags. These videos made us fall in love with South Africa all over again! Let us know what videos should be added to this list…   Reconsider South Africa    A Drone Through Africa – Africa As You Have Never […]

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 […]

2014 was a busy year on the TravelGround blog. We shared almost 300 stories, reviews, news items, photo blogs, and quizzes covering everything from foodie festivals and secret spots to adventure, leisure, romance, and family getaways. Here are the TravelGround blog posts you loved most in 2014!   1. 10 Ridiculous Commonly Asked Questions about South […]

South Africa’s Mother City is world renowned for its scenery and cosmopolitan city atmosphere. Wooded mountain slopes meet the chrome city skyline and the harbours waters sparkle in the distance. So take advantage of a bird’s eye view at these incredible rooftop bars in the Mother City … because a colourful cocktail or crisp cold […]