At 216m, Bloukrans Bridge is the highest commercial bridge bungee in the world. It’s a place where likeminded crazies, adrenaline junkies, and timid yes-men gather together to face what is an incredibly unnatural and senseless activity. There’s no feeling quite like jumping off a bridge and hoping for 5 terrifying seconds of freefall that the […]

Our travel shoes are always waiting at the door for a new adventure. Even after years of discovering different parts of South Africa we find that as soon as we tick something off the bucket list, there’s always something new to add! Here are 15 things that we recommend you add to your South African travel […]

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is an unfenced 65,000 hectare reserve bordering the Kruger National Park that offers the rare opportunity to track animals off-road. Heralded as the most famous private game reserve in South Africa, Sabi Sands offers extraordinarily close wildlife encounters, particularly of the elusive leopard. While people are not allowed to cross the […]

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 […]

From magical forests and singing princesses to talking wildlife and sumptuous palaces, Disney has given us a peek into the world of animated royalty. Rekindle a sense of magic and mystery, and spend your nights wishing on a star at these picture-perfect storybook stays!   Vuna Valley – Rapunzel   The forest, river and castle […]

The beloved Sani Pass as we know it will soon be a thing of the past. The tarring of this notorious gravel road that links KwaZulu-Natal and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho has been approved by Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, and will begin in early 2015. This gruelling 4×4 route, 32km North West of […]

It’s the end of another long, yet fleeting year and we know that you’d like nothing more than to sit back and look at pretty pictures. So take a deep breath and prepare to give 10 great sighs for these beautiful destinations in KwaZulu-Natal.   Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge, Ladysmith   Thonga Beach Lodge, […]

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 […]