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Year in the Wild: Richtersveld National Park


Scott Ramsay | May 2013

Remote and relentless, Richtersveld National Park is not for the faint-hearted or ill-prepared. But the rewards for the adventurer are unrivalled.

Richtersveld National Park has unrivalled rewards for the adventurer.

Where to find Durban’s best curry


Sarah Duff | May 2013

KwaZulu-Natal is home to the biggest Indian community outside of the subcontinent, so it’s no wonder Durban cooks up the best curry in the country.

Spices at Victoria Street Market and mutton bunny chow from Gounden's.

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Golden Gate Highlands National Park takes its name from the colour of the sandstone cliffs, but in winter everything turns to gold, even the grass.

Year in the Wild: Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Scott Ramsay | April 2013

This awesome park nestled in the foothills of the Maloti-Drakensberg has a history stretching back to the days of the dinosaurs and it’s beckoning you to visit.

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Kgalagadi is a park of extreme weather, but it also has extreme beauty.

50 tips for a memorable visit to Kgalagadi

Villiers Steyn | April 2013

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The temperatures may be extreme and the animals hard to find, but these insider’s tips will help make any Kgalagadi visit magical.

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Mark Dumbleton. Nikon D4, 16 – 35 mm lens, ISO 100, 1/13 sec at f16.

Top 10 photographic destinations in South Africa

Dylan Kotze | March 2013

In a country celebrated for its landscapes and wildlife, we've rounded up the best places to go and how to get the ultimate travel and nature pics.

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Lookout decks at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers offer some of the best views.

Year in the Wild: Mapungubwe National Park

Scott Ramsay | March 2013

A park of treasures and legend, with an ancient city, dramatic landscapes, wild animals, fascinating characters and a big dollop of mystery.

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The mountains of Zuurberg in Addo are best explored on horseback.

Year in the Wild: Addo Elephant National Park

Scott Ramsay | February 2013

Since its start as a small park to save the Eastern Cape’s last elephants, Addo has grown to cover a vast area of mountains, forest, bush and beach. It’s also one of Africa’s greatest conservation stories.

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Only 13 kilometres in length, the Leeuwdril Loop is the shortest trail in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Best Northern Cape 4×4 trails

Patrick Cruywagen | February 2013

The sparsely populated province is home to a very long river, vineyards, desert mountains, mines and some of the country’s most popular national parks. Patrick Cruywagen goes in search of the region’s finest off-road challenges.

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The view of Langebaan Lagoon from the koppies in Postberg.

Year in the Wild: West Coast National Park

Scott Ramsay | January 2013

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The beautiful West Coast National Park is an important birding area as well as the most accessible destination for visitors who want to see spectacular spring flower displays.

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Ground squirrel at Mashatu Game Reseve.

A photo safari in Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana

Dylan Kotze | January 2013

In the centre of Southern Africa lies a photography hide which puts on such an impressive show that Dylan Kotze couldn’t resist giving it a shot.

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Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape

Wildlife wanderlust – Getaway readers favourite national parks and reserves

Getaway | December 2012

While Kruger National Park was the out-and-out winner for your favourite park in South Africa, here are the seven runners-up.

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Tan' Malie se Winkel, North West Province

Getaway readers’ 10 favourite farmstalls

Getaway | December 2012

Make the most of the journey with these great places to stop along South Africa’s roads.

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