South Africa Archives - Just Go Places https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/category/africa/south-africa/ Culinary and Cultural Travel Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:54:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Why A Johannesburg City Tour Is The Best Way To See The City For The First Time https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/johannesburg-city-tour/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/johannesburg-city-tour/#comments Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:46:01 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=20828 Joburg. Jozi. Joni. eGoli. Johannesburg, the second largest city in Africa, is a sprawling metropolis with many nicknames. Along with its reputation as an economic and cultural hub in southern Africa, Joburg is also notorious for its crime rates. Trying to figure out the lay of the land seemed complicated, and we too did worry...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/johannesburg-city-tour/feed/ 2 The 10 Best South African National Parks (+ what To Do To Do In South Africa’s National Parks Beyond Safaris) https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/national-parks-in-south-africa/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/national-parks-in-south-africa/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:53:25 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=20496 South Africa has a wide range of natural beauty on offer. Although best known for offering sightings of the Big Five, there is much more to experience in the national parks of South Africa. There are mountain parks, diverse game reserves, coastal escapes, desert landscapes, and a whole range of other stunning places to see. If...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/national-parks-in-south-africa/feed/ 0 Fun Things To Do in Durban South Africa For First-Time Visitors (Including With Kids) https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/things-to-do-in-durban/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/things-to-do-in-durban/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:03:18 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=20048 Durban is a little beach-front city in South Africa that deserves to be as popular with tourists as glamorous Cape Town and cosmopolitan Johannesburg. With a sub-tropical climate, miles of golden sand and great food, there are a lot of fun things to do in Durban. Some of the best things to do in Durban...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/things-to-do-in-durban/feed/ 3 Kirstenbosch Garden, an Oasis in Cape Town https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/kirstenbosch-garden-an-oasis-in-cape-town/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/kirstenbosch-garden-an-oasis-in-cape-town/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2015 05:58:05 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=10702 Nestled against the side of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a tranquil green oasis in Cape Town.  In a city that can feel in your face at times, Kirstenbosch Garden in Cape Town is a welcome respite that feels like a world in itself. What To Do at Kirstenbosch Garden Kirstenbosch is very...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/kirstenbosch-garden-an-oasis-in-cape-town/feed/ 2 Twelve Things That Surprised Me About South Africa https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/tips-south-africa/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/tips-south-africa/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:00:50 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=7030 Whenever you travel you always find things different from what you expected, sometimes in a good way and sometimes not. For better or for worse, our expectations of what to expect when we travel is formed by what we read and hear in books, media and word of mouth. As a first time visitor, I found...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/tips-south-africa/feed/ 0 Why The Garden Route Game Lodge is a Perfect Introduction to the African Safari With Kids https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/garden-route-game-lodge/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/garden-route-game-lodge/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:00:34 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=7590 Ready for a safari with the children but want a gentle introduction to the experience? The Garden Route Game Lodge is a perfect option because it is in malaria-free South Africa close to Cape Town. Located on the famous Garden Route, this experience will be an African safari with kids that will whet their appetite...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/garden-route-game-lodge/feed/ 0 Hideaway Among The Trees At Tsala Treetop Lodge https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/hideaway-among-the-trees-at-tsala-treetop-lodge/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/hideaway-among-the-trees-at-tsala-treetop-lodge/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:00:55 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=7036 I was really looking forward to staying at Tsala Treetop Lodge on the Garden Route during our South African trip. The description seemed heavenly and a private little family treehouse seemed like such good fun. It would be the opposite of the rambling country farmhouse which was our previous stay. Although very nice indeed, I...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/hideaway-among-the-trees-at-tsala-treetop-lodge/feed/ 0 Fine Dining Where Two Oceans Meet https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/fine-dining-where-two-oceans-meet/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/fine-dining-where-two-oceans-meet/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:22:11 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=7483 It’s not often that you find a gorgeous view and great food in a restaurant at a tourist destination.  We accidentally stumbled onto the gem of a restaurant that is the Two Oceans Restaurant because our fabulous tour guide made us a reservation.  Needless to say we were very appreciative! The Location The Two Oceans...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/fine-dining-where-two-oceans-meet/feed/ 0 5 Things to Do With Kids in Cape Town https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/5-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cape-town/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/5-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cape-town/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:00:01 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=7034 Cape Town is a fabulous city to visit with children. It has got great weather, cheap and easy transportation and lots of good dining options. Here are my suggestions for 5 things to do in Cape Town that both children and their parents will enjoy.  These ideas are in Cape Town itself which is a...

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