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18 beautiful beach camps around South Africa
For an affordable summer break, there’s nothing like a beach camp. From secret beach campsites to safari tents with a bit more luxury, we’ve rounded up the best beach camps in South Africa that offer...
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12 must-see art galleries in Joburg
The City of Gold has revealed over the years that it presents more than just gold–mining. The city has become one of the fastest growing urban cities to reveal some unique restaurants and markets....
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Yearning for moonlight on the Ganges River
On a trip to India, our columnist discovers in the Ganges that some experiences are better left imagined. ‘Why’s it so dark?’ I grumbled, prodding around in front of me with my foot. ‘Hey, this is your...
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Letter from the editor: is it time to be that person?
Our editor, Sonya Schoeman decides it’s time to make an unpopular point. These days, you have to run a checklist as long as your arm when inviting people over for dinner. There’s the gluten-frees,...
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10 places to spend Valentine’s Day in the Cape Winelands
From watching movies under the stars to picnics to extravagant dinners, here are a few romantic things to do for Valentine’s Day in the Cape Winelands. Also read: 23 great picnic spots in the Cape...
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Inside Getaway: Land Cruiser or Land Rover?
There’s nothing quite like a 4×4 blunder in Botswana to get a man to revise the laws of scale. Land Rover or Land Cruiser? It’s a question that’s divided the 4×4 community since the beginning of time....
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11 things to do for Valentine’s Day in Gauteng
The time has arrived for you to reveal the romantic in you, even if only on this one day in the year. Here are 12 things to do for Valentine’s Day in Gauteng. Also read: For the lovers and the haters:...
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Marine conservation: how you can get involved
At these Hope Spots around South Africa, you can enjoy the marine world while contributing to its conservation. Here’s an interesting fact: 85% of South Africa’s tourism is coast-based, according to...
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21 ultimate romantic getaways in South Africa
From breathtaking views to spas and places that offer some of the most delicious food, we have just the ideal list on how to spoil your partner rotten this Valentine’s Day – or throughout the year....
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Top 10 adventure activities on the Garden Route
The Bloukrans Bungy is awesome – really you have to do it at least once – but it isn’t the only adventurous, outdoor activity on the Garden Route. ‘Adventure’ doesn’t have to mean throwing yourself off...
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Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cape Town
No plans yet for Valentine’s Day? Or you are desperately hoping that you’ll get out of it by saying that all the places you called were fully booked? Why not try one of our options to help you...
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The Getaway guide to the Cradle of Humankind
Just a short ride from Joburg is a weekend escape that’ll take you back to the start of life as we know it. Welcome to the Cradle of Humankind. ‘Africa has given the world humanity – and that is no...
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The Baviaans Camino
Hiking is addictive. Talk to anyone who’s done a multi-day hike or two and they will agree: there’s something about the formula of simple days, hard work and immersive natural beauty that resets your...
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Do it yourself: a multi-day hike on Table Mountain
If you don’t have the time or the funds for a guided multi-day trail, here’s an alternative: a 85 kilometre trail over Table Mountain that you can do in three days, no camping required. Here, Reuben...
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5 epic adventures to supersize your summer
You don’t have to go far these holidays to get your thrills. These super-fun and action-hero escapades are close to home and will get your heart thumping … and give you dinner-party bragging rights for...
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Try this epic new slackpacking route in Limpopo
Experienced bushwhacker and hiker, Melanie Van Zyl finally visits her fantasy cabin in Magoebaskloof on a pet-friendly two-day hike. Heard of ‘cabin porn’? It refers to the ogling of gorgeous cabins in...
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Slackpacking luxury on the Green Mountain Trail
I had never gone multi-day hiking before – so when I joined Getaway, my first assignment was tackling the plush 57-kilometre Green Mountain Trail on the Groeneland Nature Reserve. Turns out it’s a...
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12 terrific tapas spots in Cape Town
Tapas are sweeping the Cape Town food scene – and plate by tiny plate, the indulgence of eating out can add up quite quickly. I was challenged to find the most delicious tapas in Cape Town for around...
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The inside guide to a weekend getaway in Harare
Harare is like a rebel child of the family – unpredictable, a little unkempt, edgy… and exciting to hang out with. After some time away, Zimbabwean Michelle Hardie soaks up the energy and joie de vivre...
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What it’s like to dive under solid ice
Well, this is beautiful. This video, featuring ice diver Johanna Norblad, is an intimate look into an extreme environment. It was shot in the Finnish winter, in -14 degree weather, by British film...
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