The Kruger National Park is not only South Africa’s number one safari destination, but one of the top safari destinations in the world. Kruger is famous for its high density of animals, ample opportunities to see the big five and diverse landscapes. Whether you’re a South African or visiting from another continent, the Kruger National […]
How to Plan a Trip to the Kgalagadi
The Kgalagadi is a truly special place. It is home to the characteristic red African sunset, red dunes and famous for incredible wildlife sightings including the Kalahari black-maned lions. The Kgalagadi is a Transfrontier Park because it spans the border of South Africa and Botswana. You can stay on both sides of the park and […]
The Complete Guide to seeing the Flowers in Namaqualand, South Africa
Updated April 2026 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 […]
Spring Flowers in Cape Town
Updated April 2026 A complete travel guide to seeing the spring flowers in Cape Town. Check out the gorgeous flowers of the West Coast National Park and Biedouw Valley, daisies in Darling, fields of canola in the Overberg and blossoms at Babylonstoren. Over the years I’ve gotten many questions regarding where to go, when to […]
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. […]
A Weekend Away to Tulbagh
Planning a weekend away to Tulbagh Tulbagh is a quaint town located in the Western Cape Winelands. It is surrounded by tall mountains, covered in expansive vineyards and has a cute little town at its center. People flock to Tulbagh for a host of different reasons including to taste the region’s wine, enjoy the surrounding […]
A Weekend Away to Wellington
Wellington is located an hour’s drive from Cape Town and offers a wonderful weekend getaway to the winelands. Wellington has a cute town with many wonderful foodie spots, plenty of wine farms to fill a weekend with wine tasting and the Bainskloof mountains for gorgeous hikes. We got married in Wellington at the most gorgeous […]
A Weekend Away to McGregor
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
Updated April 2026 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. […]
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. Where to stay in Hermanus Stonehaven Eco Cabins Stonehaven Eco Cabins […]