Drive for an hour outside of Cape Town and watch the bustling city disappear into the horizon of your rear view mirror as the skies open up before you and the highway snakes through the patterned farmlands. Turn up Suid-Agter-Paarl Road and make your way to the fabled farm of Fairview – a place where […]

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 […]

With buds slowly uncurling from their winter sleep and sunny days being more common, it’s safe to say that spring is finally on the way. To honour the changing season check out this list of foodie and cultural festivals, and outdoor activities, from around South Africa! Western Cape The City Sightseeing Harbour Cruise, Cape Town Having recently […]

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 […]

Held annually in July, the Knysna Oyster Festival is a seaside extravaganza of note, with festivities for the kiddies, outdoor action such as the Knysna cycle tour, Pick ‘n Pay women’s walk, and the legendary forest marathon, coupled with fresh seafood dishes and stays near the coast. We were lucky enough to attend some active and […]

The sun slipping from a golden-hued valley, rose-ringed wine farms, organic goods made with love, and tangible local pride are all characteristics of the town of McGregor, found just off of the popular wine route of Route 62. McGregor is a place outside of time where jazz, dance, arts and culture thrive and are celebrated, […]

Stellenbosch is barely an hour away from Cape Town and the coastal scenery of Baden Powell Drive makes driving to the lush wine valley a joy. We love the fact there’s far more to Stellenbosch than just good wines. This past month, TravelGround was invited to explore cobbled streets, historic buildings and go on a […]

Pretoria is the ultimate winter scene for outdoor lovers with a wealth of nature reserves, rivers, and dams for lazy picnics and scenic walks to get the blood pumping. Splashes of brilliant colours brighten dull wintery days as most succulents and aloes are at their brightest during the winter season. Pretoria enjoys cool winter weather […]