Weekend breaks

African Game Lodge, Montagu, Langeberg

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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The bush is a great place to reconnect with  nature

10 awesome bush breaks for winter in Southern Africa

6 May 2013 | Claudia Hodkinson

You won’t have to look hard to find a bush retreat this winter with these 10 affordable bush breaks.

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Platbos indigenous forest, Gansbaai

An eco getaway to the Overberg’s secret: Platbos indigenous forest

1 May 2013 | Scarlet Nguni

Looking for an eco getaway that's as good for the environment as it is for you? Then get off the grid and visit Africa's southernmost indigenous forest, Platbos, the ancient forest located in Overberg.

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Six of South Africa's best bush campsites

Six of South Africa’s best bush campsites

22 April 2013 | Sarah Isaacs

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There is a wealth of campsites around South Africa, some good, some bad. For wildlife lovers, we've rounded up six of the country's best bush camping breaks.

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Old Mac Daddy, Elgin Valley

A single parent road trip to Elgin Valley’s Old Mac Daddy

18 April 2013 | Jessy Lipperts

Old Mac Daddy is a luxury trailer park on an apple farm in the Elgin Valley. It's only about an hour's drive from Cape Town and from the moment I heard of it, I wanted to take my future daughter there ...

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Estuary Villa 5, Port Edward

10 affordable weekend getaways near Durban

15 April 2013 | Annuschka Du Preez

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If you're at the end of your tether and feel like you need a break before you snap, one of our weekend getaways near Durban will be a sure cure to restore your body and mind.

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Thabela Thabeng Mountain Retreat, Parys

10 weekend getaways near Johannesburg

4 April 2013 | Annuschka Du Preez

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Feeling like you need an urgent break, but aren’t sure where to go? Here are ten interesting ideas for weekend getaways not too far from Johannesburg.

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The luxury tents are surrounded by rocky outcrops and Waterberg bushveld.

Horizon Horseback Safaris in the Waterberg

25 March 2013 | Lisa Johnston

For a unique break that’s particularly well suited to outdoor and adventure-loving families, Horizon Horseback Safaris has recently introduced a tented safari camp that brings an international- standard riding safari within the budgets of South Africans.

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EL YOLO OnE

Last-minute budget bush breaks for Easter

13 March 2013 | Annuschka Du Preez

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Turn your desire for an Easter bush break into your reality with these last-minute, budget bush breaks close to nature.

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Up the Creek music festival Cape Town

10 ways to celebrate summer in Cape Town

21 January 2013 | Kati Auld

Summertime… and the living is easy. What could be better than an afternoon of wine and song? This list includes music festivals, picnic concerts, film and theatre (both open-air, of course) in Cape Town so that you can cover all bases in enjoying the summer season.

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