Category: Wildlife

Need to escape the city’s hustle and truly unwind? Then it’s time to answer the call of the wild! Marloth Park is the perfect place to put your feet up, breathe in the fresh bushveld air, and immerse yourself in nature. This unique holiday town is a wildlife conservancy where animals roam free, and it’s […]

Are you craving a getaway in nature, but not the hassle of putting up your own tent? Look no further! LekkeSlaap has rounded up the best glamping spots in Mpumalanga to make your next holiday as effortless and memorable as possible. Mbizane Escarpment Retreat Schoemanskloof Experience unparalleled natural beauty while staying in luxurious tents, surrounded […]

As summer winds down and the air starts to cool, autumn and winter quietly become one of the best times to head out on safari in South Africa. With milder weather, fewer people, and better visibility in the bush, spotting animals gets a whole lot easier. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip or a longer […]

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s flagship Big Five game reserve, covering two million hectares of the Lowveld region. Anyone who has visited this natural treasure knows all too well that this is where you go to recharge your batteries, absorb nature and unwind for a while. That is exactly why TravelGround compiled a […]

Are you looking for a getaway to get a little closer to Mother Nature? Consider heading to a tented camp for some peace and quiet. Tented Camps (also known as glamping) have become a significantly popular accommodation choice for a nature getaway, without sacrificing luxury. We’ve combed the country for 10 tranquil tented camps with […]

Finally, some freedom! After almost five months of being cooped up in our houses, not allowed to see friends and family, the president announced that the provincial borders are now open and we’re free to explore our own country again.  But before you head to the Kruger National Park, Garden Route or uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, consider […]

The early earth advocate, John Muir, is known to have said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Nowhere is this more apparent than on our most beloved Garden Route. Here are some of its unique inhabitants.

What do you get when you combine fynbos-covered mountain slopes, fairy-tale forests and lukewarm lagoons with our country’s mighty Big Five? A game-viewing experience along the Garden Route, of course! Although the Kruger is arguably the ultimate wildlife destination, it’s often a stretch too far for those living in the coastal parts of South Africa, […]