
TRAVEL BLOG

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 – 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 [ 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 – 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 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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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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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
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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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 – 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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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 – 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 – 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
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 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 – 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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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 – 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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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 – 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 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 – 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 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
Imagine a perfect blend of luxury, history, privacy, and safety and waking up to panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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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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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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 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
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 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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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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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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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 – 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 – 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 (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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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