Visit Oudtshoorn in Springtime

If you haven’t yet, now’s the right time to make a plan to visit Oudtshoorn, De Rust, Prince Albert and the Little Karoo in general…

South Africa’s Borders Open Again – Lockdown Level 1

International travelers are allowed to visit South Africa again, from 1 October 2020. This is the news we’ve been waiting for since March… In Lockdown Level 1 international travellers will once again be permitted to visit South Africa! Travellers from most countries will be allowed entry, subject to these conditions: Travellers will need to present […]

Something Different To See (Sea) During Lockdown

Nick and I are at home during Lockdown in South Africa and we seriously miss being able to travel and go on random road trips! To keep the cabin fever under control Nick made a video from our collection of Garden Route beach scenes, ocean views and sea waves… with calming music to help with […]

Exploring from Cape Town to Addo on a Budget

Just because your budget is tight, doesn’t mean you should stay at home. Here’s how to explore the scenic routes from Cape Town to the Garden Route and Addo…

Self Drive Tours vs Group Tours

Group tours and guided tours are not for everyone – and that’s okay. Here’s why many travellers are choosing to explore at their own pace instead of joining group tours…

South African Emergency Numbers

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, it’s a good idea to save the local emergency numbers to your phone. Here’s an infographic that you can download with the local police station numbers, ambulance and fire rescue numbers, National Sea Rescue details and roadside assistance numbers for Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.