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Table Mountain Robben Island

CAPE TOWN’S BEST TWO TOURIST ATTRACTIONS FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS

With so many activities to do and attractions to visit in Cape Town, you might have a difficult decision to ...
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Travelstart+ Benefits

TRAVELSTART USHERS IN A NEW ERA IN TRAVEL: TRAVELSTART+ GIVES MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

On April 16, 2024, I had the opportunity to join other creators as part of the panel during the official ...
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Hotel Verde Vita Spa

PAMPER YOURSELF AT THE LUXURIOUS VERDE VITA SPA AND WELLNESS CENTRE

[Press Release] Verde Vita Spa and Wellness Centre - The Hotel Verde Guest Experience Takes New Heights. Cape Town, South ...
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Escape to Cape Town on a budget. The Capital Hotels and Apartments

21 FREE BEST THINGS TO DO DURING YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH IN CAPE TOWN

I was born on December 31st, and I have already begun to count down the days until my birthday. Oh ...
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Stanely Island

STANLEY ISLAND – PRIVATE PARADISE NEAR PLETTENBERG BAY

Stanley Island is a 25-hectare privately owned island and nature reserve nestled in the heart of the Keurbooms River, just ...
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JJS Dentistry Tebogo Pin-Pin Smile Journey Before and After

MY SMILE JOURNEY – SIGNATURE JJS DENTISTRY PORCELAIN VENEERS [PART 1/2]

JJS Dentistry in Cape Town, led by the amazing Dr. JJ Serfontein, is a premier dental practice and leader in ...
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Angala Boutique Hotel

ANGALA BOUTIQUE HOTEL – WHERE LUXURY MEETS NATURE AND TRANQUILITY

Regarded as South Africa's culinary capital, the Franschhoek Wine Valley has the best restaurants, award-winning wines, world-class wine farms, best ...
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Escape to Cape Town on a budget. The Capital Hotels and Apartments

IS CAPE TOWN SAFE FOR FEMALE TRAVELLERS?

Are you planning to visit Cape Town but wonder if it's a safe holiday destination for female travellers? I’m so ...
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Netball World Cup 2023_Western Cape Experiences

NETBALL WORLD CUP 2023 – CAPE TOWN

The Western Cape province gets ready to host the world for Netball World Cup! The 2023 Netball World Cup will ...
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Groot Constantia Vintage Vault

GROOT CONSTANTIA VINTAGE VAULT EXPERIENCE

Are you a wine collector or ever wondered what a 10-year-old quality wine tastes like?Wonder no more because 13th July ...
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Things to do in Cape Town on a budget

27 BEST THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN ON A BUDGET

There is a seemingly endless list of fun things to do and tourist attractions to explore in Cape Town and ...
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The Royal Livingstone Hotel

THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL – LUXURIOUS HOTEL IN LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

With our flights booked and feeling enthusiastic about visiting Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, one of the hotels Tebogo and I ...
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Escape to Cape Town on a budget. The Capital Hotels and Apartments

ESCAPE TO CAPE TOWN ON A BUDGET [ LUXURIOUS HOTELS, BREATHTAKING VIEWS, AND THRILLING ADVENTURES WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK]

Cape Town, South Africa, offers a stunning blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. If Cape Town has ...
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Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

RADISSON BLU MOSI-OA-TUNYA LIVINGSTONE RESORT – ZAMBIA

Justinah and I finally visited Zambia, one of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) countries we have been eyeing for ...
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CKay_Vic Falls Carnival 2023

CKAY TO HEADLINE AT VIC FALLS CARNIVAL 2023

Official Press release: 15 April 2023: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Vic Falls Carnival is thrilled to announce that Nigerian singer-songwriter, ...
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The Silo Hotel, Cape Town

MY TOP 10 LUXURIOUS AND HISTORIC HOTELS IN CAPE TOWN

Published with interior images in the Wanderlust Magazine (Issue Dec 2022 - Jan 2023). Article contributor Tebogo Pin-Pin.  Whether you ...
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Vic Falls Zimbabwe

COUNTDOWN TO THE 11TH VIC FALLS CARNIVAL 2023

All roads lead to Vic Falls Carnival… Africa’s most exhilarating music and adventure festival, Vic Falls Carnival, returns for the ...
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Getting Around Cape Town Safely Cape Town Tebogo Pin-Pin

GETTING AROUND CAPE TOWN SAFELY

It's always a good idea to get out and explore the city when you visit Cape Town to make the ...
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Tebogo Pin-Pin On Power 987

POWER TALK WITH LERATO MBELE – BEST ROAD TRIP ROUTES IN SOUTH AFRICA AND TRAVEL TIPS

In Lerato Mbele’s words - “South Africa is considered one of the best road trip destinations in the world and ...
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Urban Fox Penthouse

URBAN FOX PENTHOUSE – EXPERIENCE JOZI IN A LUXURIOUS SETTING

In 2021 I visited Johannesburg for the first time since I relocated to Cape Town almost five years ago and ...
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Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve White

MY FESTIVE WISH LIST – TWO PREMIUM GROOT CONSTANTIA GOUVERNEURS RESERVE WINES

Visit Groot Constantia wine estate this festive season to relax and explore the oldest wine-producing farm in South Africa and ...
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The Capital Empire Sandton

THE CAPITAL EMPIRE – CONTEMPORARY SANDTON LIVING EXPERIENCE

Just 700 metres from Sandton City and Sandton Central Business District, you will find The Capital Empire, a modern, stylish, ...
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Earth Wind and Ocean Ballots Bay

EARTH WIND AND OCEAN – LUXURIOUS HOLIDAY HOUSES

Welcome to Earth Wind and Ocean in Ballots Bay – An ultimate Garden Route hideaway located inside Ballots Nature Reserve ...
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The Cottage at Sky Villa Plett

THE COTTAGE AT SKY VILLA PLETT

This was our third time visiting Sky Villa Boutique Hotel in Plettenberg Bay, a five-star rated villa-style boutique hotel with ...
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25 Best Road Trip Tips

25 BEST ROAD TRIP TIPS DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

Any road trip is fun when you are well-prepared! It’s almost that time of the year when many of us ...
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Corona Island

CORONA ISLAND – A PRIVATE PARADISE IN THE CARIBBEAN

I know Corona is a global beer brand that was born at the beach, surrounded by the ocean, and with ...
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sustainable tourism

8 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES

Sustainable tourism is about making wiser decisions in every aspect of your trip. It begins at home and continues when ...
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Shelley Point Hotel and Spa

SHELLEY POINT HOTEL AND SPA – HIDDEN PARADISE ON THE WEST COAST

DISCOVERY OF ST HELENA BAY Let me put it out in the open - If I had enough savings, I ...
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Travel Week 2022_Tourism Month

TOURISM MONTH 2022 – SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH

September is Tourism Month and is an exciting time to go out and explore our beautiful country. On 27 September, ...
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Green Point Park

GREEN POINT PARK – BIODIVERSITY GARDEN IN THE CITY

Green Point Park is a family-friendly biodiversity park in the heart of Green Point, a stone’s throw away from the ...
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Waterblommetjie Western Cape Experiences

WATERBLOMMETJIE FESTIVAL 2022

It is time for the annual Waterblommetjie Festival. Celebrate this unique local delicacy on Saturday 3 September at three local ...
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Boshuis Sanjika Escapes

BOSHUIS – A LUXURY FARM STAY AT SANJIKA ESCAPES

A few weeks ago, I asked people if they would consider travelling during the winter months, and to be honest, ...
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!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre

!KHWA TTU NATURE RESERVE – THE SAN HERITAGE CENTRE

!Khwa ttu, pronounced with a click (Xhwa) in the beginning, is where the San people both teach and learn. As ...
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Romney Park Luxury Apartments

ROMNEY PARK LUXURY APARTMENTS

Imagine a perfect blend of luxury, history, privacy, and safety and waking up to panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean ...
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Chapmans Peak Drive

CHAPMAN’S PEAK DRIVE CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Chapman’s Peak Drive celebrates its 100th anniversary on May 6th 2022 and the celebration parade will be held on the ...
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Grand Daddy Hotel Rooftop Airstream Trailers

ROOFTOP AIRSTREAM TRAILER PARK – THE GRAND DADDY BOUTIQUE HOTEL

I named my travel blog Western Cape Experiences because all I ever wanted was to explore the entire Western Cape ...
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Map of Africa view point

7 NIGHT GARDEN ROUTE TRIP FROM CAPE TOWN – DETAILED ITINERARY

DONATE Don’t feel bad if you have embarked on the Garden Route trip and never completed all the fun things ...
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Boschendal Wine Estate

BEST WINE FARM LIVING FOR GROUPS – BOSCHENDAL WINE ESTATE

Boschendal Wine Estate, set against stunning Simonsberg mountain and Simonsberg Nature Reserve backdrop between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, offers guests a ...
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Farmhouse 58

FARM LIVING EXPERIENCE IN KRUGERSDORP – FARMHOUSE 58

Sometimes an escape from the busy city buzz to nature, quietness, fresh breeze, and the sounds of birds in the ...
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Fox Street Studios - Maboneng Penthouses

PENTHOUSE LIVING IN THE HEART OF JOHANNESBURG – MABONENG

When I received a notification that I was one of the finalists at this year's South African Social Media Award ...
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Travel Insurance Western Cape Experiences

THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE VS COVID-19

With the highly anticipated reopening of travel, travellers are turning to the experts to find the best travel products, information, ...
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Cultivar Guest Lodge

CULTIVAR GUEST LODGE – A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

Stellenbosch needs no introduction – Situated just over 50km from Cape Town city centre, Stellenbosch is the second-oldest European settlement ...
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The Capital 15 On Orange

THE CAPITAL 15 ON ORANGE – BLACK IS THE NEW ORANGE

15 On Orange Hotel is now The Capital 15 On Orange. Western Cape-focused property group Spear Reit Limited clinched a ...
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Garden Route Game Lodge

GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE – THE GARDEN ROUTE COAST

The Western Cape Province is blessed with many options when it comes to game lodges and safari experiences however, a ...
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Western Cape Experiences Ebook

60 DESTINATION GEMS TO VISIT AROUND THE WESTERN CAPE (E-BOOK 2ND EDITION)

A collection of my favourite small towns, villages, nature reserves, tour activities, tourist attractions, and accommodations around the Western Cape ...
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Shelley Point Coastal Drive

10 PLACES TO VIEW SPRING WILDFLOWERS ON THE WEST COAST

One moment the landscape is brownish with nothing interesting to look at, and then another moment the entire landscape transforms ...
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West Coast wildflowers accommodation Draaihoek Lodge

DRAAIHOEK LODGE – UNIQUE BEACH AND BUSH LIVING EXPERIENCE

There is a sense of unexplainable excitement that I feel when I think about packing my bags and driving to ...
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The Lofts Boutique Hotel

THE LOFTS BOUTIQUE HOTEL ON THESEN ISLAND – KNYSNA

The Lofts Boutique Hotel, The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Island, Knysna The Lofts Boutique Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel ...
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Sky Villa Boutique Hotel Garden Route

SKY VILLA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Our accommodation for the last leg of our Garden Route trips has always been Knysna. This year we decided to ...
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Thali Thali Glamping Tents

THALI THALI GAME LODGE

Recently I have been spending more time at home in front of my computer working and also trying to complete ...
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Langebaan West Coast National Park

14 FUN THINGS TO DO IN LANGEBAAN – LANGEBAAN EXPERIENCES

Langebaan is a coastal town on the West Coast, located just 120km from Cape Town. Langebaan is the home to ...
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Western Cape Experiences

12 GREAT WESTERN CAPE GETAWAYS WITH WINTER SPECIALS

Would you consider travelling during the winter months? Travelling during the winter may seem boring. No swim shorts or bikini ...
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Tebogo Pin-Pin Franschhoek

ROAD TRIPS ARE STILL FUN DURING THE WINTER SEASON

You might imagine the winter season as off-peak for travel and you would want to go into hibernation until spring ...
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Gonana Guest House Outside

GONANA GUEST HOUSE – VIRTUALLY OFF THE GRID GUEST HOUSE

In one of the oldest, iconic, and most beautiful seaside fishing villages on the West Coast, Paternoster, you will find ...
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Kraalbaai Luxury Houseboats Side Deck I

KRAALBAAI LUXURY HOUSEBOATS – LANGEBAAN LAGOON

Kraalbaai Luxury Houseboats are moored perfectly in the middle of Langebaan lagoon inside West Coast National Park, just over an ...
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Cape Agulhas Africa Monument

CAPE AGULHAS (MEETING OF TWO OCEANS)

If you ask anyone where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet, they might confidently say in Cape Point. But if ...
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Arniston Hotel Aerial View

ARNISTON, THE JEWEL OF THE WESTERN CAPE

My love affair with Arniston, a small seaside fishing village in the Overberg region began three years ago and I ...
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Kraalbaai Luxury Boat Houses

THINGS TO DO IN WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK

You have heard people talk about the West Coast National Park or the West Coast Flower Park or maybe have ...
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Langebaan Lagoon West Coast National Park

BEST TIME TO VISIT CAPE TOWN

Planning a trip to any destination can be very exciting, but there are some big decisions you will have to ...
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Whale Watching Hermanus

VISITING WESTERN CAPE IN WINTER

VISITING WESTERN CAPE IN WINTER (MAY - AUGUST) Temperatures: 11°C – 22°C (52°F – 72°F)Rainfall: 9 – 10 days per ...
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Meisho Maru no. 38

5 DAY CAPE TOWN ITINERARY FOR A RETURN VISITOR – PART 1 OF 3

You have been visiting Cape Town every year, doing the same things and now you wonder if there are any ...
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Cape Town V&A Waterfront

VISITING CAPE TOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME – 5 DAY CAPE TOWN ITINERARY

As a Capetonian, I can definitely confirm that this beautiful city has it all and that is another reason why ...
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Western Cape Experiences Tebogo Pin-Pin

WHY YOU SHOULD PLAN AND BOOK YOUR TRIP THROUGH A TRAVEL PLANNER

WHY YOU SHOULD PLAN AND BOOK YOUR TRIP THROUGH A TRAVEL PLANNER You don’t pay a travel expert because you ...
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Cape Point National Park

FULL-DAY CAPE PENINSULA TOUR (SELF-DRIVE)

DONATE CAPE PENINSULA TOUR - CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE (SELF-DRIVE) "Should I join a pre-planned group tour? or should I ...
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Paternoster

18 SECLUDED SMALL TOWNS IN THE WESTERN CAPE TO VISIT IN 2021

I have never thought that in my lifetime I will experience a time where borders would be closed for international ...
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Atlantis Dunes Sandboarding

29 BEST ACTIVITIES TO DO IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN

If you have decided that Mother City is your next destination, booked your accommodation and flights, and made a decision ...
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Clarence Drive

10 THINGS TO DO ON A ROAD TRIP DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

10 THINGS TO DO ON A ROAD TRIP DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Welcoming 2021 with a level three lockdown was ...
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Muizenberg Rainbow Beach Huts

FEATURED BLOG POST BY CHICA TRAVEL

FEATURED BLOG POST BY CHICA TRAVEL - CHICA TRAVEL WESTERN CAPE TRIP "When I consulted with @tebogo_pinpin (Western Cape Travel ...
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WESTERN CAPE – MY HOME!

WESTERN CAPE – A PLACE I CALL MY HOME! I have the immense privilege of calling the Western Cape Province ...
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Paternoster

WELCOME TO WESTERN CAPE EXPERIENCES

WESTERN CAPE EXPERIENCES - YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL GUIDE This platform aims to provide fellow travellers with all the insights and ...
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