McGregor is a small town in the winelands of South Africa. Located 15 minutes outside of Robertson, McGregor is a lovely place to stay for a weekend and the perfect springboard to exploring the surrounding winelands. Visiting this one-street town feels like stepping back in time and you are guaranteed to encounter a slower pace […]
A weekend away to Swellendam
Swellendam is a lovely little mountainous town in the Overberg region of South Africa. Often overlooked by travellers passing through on their way to the Garden Route or down to Cape Town, Swellendam really should be considered a destination in it’s own right and has much more to offer than a convenient refueling stop. Cape […]
The Best Cabin Stays and Hot Tub Stays in the Western Cape
Cabin season is HERE and the Western Cape doesn’t have a shortage of wonderful cabins and hot tub stays near to Cape Town. If you’re looking for the perfect weekend away for these wintery months then make sure you book a stay at one of these gorgeous cabin and hot tub stays. This list is […]
How to book & plan for the Tsitsikamma Trail
The Tsitsikamma Trail is a 6 day, 60km multi-day hike which begins at Nature’s Valley Rest Camp and ends at Storms River. It is one of the most beautiful multi-day hikes in South Africa and definitely needs to be on your bucket list. The trail takes you deep into the Tsitsikamma Forest and along beautiful […]
A weekend away to Hermanus
Located only 1,5 hours from Cape Town, Hermanus is a perfect weekend away destination from Cape Town. From whale watching, to wine tasting, farmer’s markets and hiking, Hermanus has plenty to offer. Read this comprehensive guide to plan your next weekend getaway to Hermanus. What to do in Hermanus for a weekend away Visit the […]
The Complete Guide to seeing the Flowers in Namaqualand, South Africa
Each year the West Coast region of South Africa bursts into bloom with the annual spring flowers. Visitors from around the world flock to see this incredible natural phenomenon as the landscape turns orange for a few short weeks in August. Read my Namaqualand Flower Guide for a complete guide to seeing the flowers in […]
Glamping at AfriCamps
AfriCamps is a boutique glamping chain in South Africa. AfriCamps has beautiful tented camps in some of the most beautiful locations across South Africa, including Stanford, Wellington, Wildneress, the Midlands and Hazyview in the Kruger area. Each location has around 10 tented camps which are fully equipped and sleep up to five people. AfriCamps Glamping […]
Camping in Diepwalle, Knysna Forest
The Knysna forest is a magical place. A deep wooded area filled with indigenous Outeniqua yellowwood, stinkwood, and Assegai trees. It is home to the elusive Knysna Loerie and rumour has it there are still a pair of wild Knysna elephants silently roaming the forest. The Knysna Forest whispers of an old world and when […]
Knysna, The Garden Route
The Garden Route in the Western Cape is one of the most popular road trip routes in South Africa. And for good reason! This coastline is absolutely breathtaking with long sandy beaches, incredible coastal hikes, lush forests, amazing farmer’s markets and characterful towns. Whether you’re stopping at Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay or Nature’s Valley […]
Groot Winterhoek Overnight Hike
Gorgeous and gruelling, an overnight hike in Groot Winterhoek Nature Reserve needs to be on every South African hiker’s bucket list. This beautiful spot near Beaverlac is home to a gorgeous landscape of colourful fynbos, mountain vistas, waterfalls and lush mountain pools. Groot Winterhoek is a Wilderness Area which means you can wild camp within […]
Planning a trip to the snow in Matroosberg
My favourite Cape Town snow adventures would be making a mission to Matroosberg to see the snow (this requires a 4×4 in most cases and is a bit of a trek) or hiking in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve to see the snow in the mountains. This blog will focus on how to plan your […]
Spring Flowers in the Biedouw Valley
Wild flower season is nearly here! Each year the spring flowers cover the Western Cape and Northern Cape in a rainbow of colours. There are plenty of places to see the wild flowers close to Cape Town: see daisies in the West Coast National Park, canola fields in the Overberg region and blossoms in Babylonstoren. […]