Zayaan Marthinus, Author at Getaway Magazine

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After dark: Why night game drives deserve a place on every safari itinerary

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High in the canopy: 10 treehouses in South Africa you can actually book

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Western Cape spa escapes that feel indulgent – without blowing the budget

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48 hours in Langebaan: Slow weekends on the West Coast’s turquoise lagoon

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POSTS BY: Zayaan Marthinus

Robben Island: the Cape Town experience that stays with you long after the ferry returns

Beyond the battlefield: South African museums that bring history to life

Where books and brews meet: Western Cape bookstore cafés worth travelling for

Constantia’s timeless appeal: Why Cape Town’s oldest wine route still deserves a spot on your itinerary

Rain or shine: Farmers’ markets worth the drive around Cape Town

After dark: Why night game drives deserve a place on every safari itinerary

Follow the bloom: A road trip through South Africa’s spectacular wildflower season

South Africa’s bucket-list adventures, ranked by iconic status

Where history checks in: Five iconic South African hotels with remarkable stories

High in the canopy: 10 treehouses in South Africa you can actually book

South Africa’s most beautiful libraries worth visiting for architecture, history and quiet escape

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Learn something new: Cape Town’s most inspiring hands-on workshops and creative classes

Western Cape spa escapes that feel indulgent – without blowing the budget

Cape Town’s most beautiful bookshops for a slow, aesthetic day out

48 hours in Langebaan: Slow weekends on the West Coast’s turquoise lagoon

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