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We've been supporting the #RhinoFriday initiative on our Facebook page, and decided to showcase some... read more

The great fossil hunt: Compassberg

20 May 2013

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Weekend Getaway at Sebumo Tude: Relax in the Eastern Cape wilderness

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Whether you’re travelling the coast along the R72 and looking for a quick stopover, or... read more

Re-introducing serval – one of Africa’s 10 indigenous wild cats

29 April 2013

Over the last century, the serval became extinct in the Cape provinces of South Africa,... read more

Three lions released into Mountain Zebra National Park

26 April 2013

Three lions have been released into Mountain Zebra National Park outside Cradock in the Eastern... read more

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12 April 2013

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28 March 2013

In March 2012, three white rhinos were brutally poached on Kariega Game Reserve in the... read more

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Make a holiday out of the upcoming long weekends. Here are 10 affordable bush and... read more

Best of Getaway funny signs: lavatory humour

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A selection of roadside howlers, featured in Best of Getaway funny signs. Our readers discovered... read more

Tabletripping through Cape Town

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With thousands of cool places to visit around Table Mountain, the best way to approach... read more

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Six green things to love about Mtentu River Lodge on the Wild Coast

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Life is sweet at the laid back and rustic Mtentu River Lodge on the Wild... read more

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A selection of roadside howlers, featured in Best of Getaway funny signs. Our readers discovered... read more

There are fewer lions than rhinos in Africa

14 December 2012

It seems that rhinos are not the only animals facing dwindling numbers. Lion populations across... read more

Last-minute December accommodation options

4 December 2012

It’s not too late to book your December holiday accommodation. Whether you’re looking for a... read more

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