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A bush escape at Thornybush Waterside Lodge

22 May 2013 | Sarah Duff

Delicious food, game viewing from the swimming pool, great guides and amazing wildlife make Thornybush's Waterside Lodge a perfect bush break.

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The great fossil hunt: Lesotho

22 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

After conquering Compassberg, travel and nature writer Dale Morris, Bianca Preusker and I headed to Lesotho where I reflected on my time in the Sotho Kingdom and the lessons he learned during their search for the footprints of the elusive Lesothosaurus.

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Videos of the week

21 May 2013 | MyVideo

A round up of the top wildlife and travel videos for the week.

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11 things to do in the Langeberg

21 May 2013 | Claudia Hodkinson

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do and where to stay in the Langeberg of the Western Cape, here are a few options to nudge you in the right direction.

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Top 10 street foods in Stonetown, Zanzibar

20 May 2013 | Kati Auld

Avoid the overpriced restaurants, and get a taste of the "real" Zanzibar by eating like a local.

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The great fossil hunt: Compassberg

20 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

Athenkosi Matyalana recently embarked on a two-week roadtrip in search of South African fossil sites with photographer Dale Morris. This is a tale of how they successfully hiked Compassberg against treachourous terrain and wind.

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12 of Durban’s best curry restaurants

20 May 2013 | Sarah Duff

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Here’s where to get your spicy fix in Durban and surrounds (a good curry is worth a drive), in no particular order and as recommended by locals and tested by me.

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Photoblog: babies in the bush

17 May 2013 | Janine Mare

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Baby leopards, lions, rhinos and elephants are popping out around the country, here are some cute photos of some new wildlife additions.

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SAA service nightmare at George Airport (and why Kulula.com is tops)

17 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

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After a two-week road trip, I turned up at George Airport for a 14h45 flight. Little did I know I would spend the next four hours staring at the airport, thanks to the poor service from SAA.

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Kruger accommodation review – Lower Sabie Rest Camp

17 May 2013 | Adel Groenewald

Lower Sabie Rest Camp is easily one of the Kruger National Park's most renowned rest camps. It is always fully booked. I set out to find out why.

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