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De Hoop Trail – Vlei to Whales Review: Hike this Scenic Slackpacking Trail on a Luxury Walking Holiday

The idea of a walking holiday — a long-distance journey on foot, during which you lodge overnight and carry just enough water, snacks, and warm clothing for each day’s stretch — has long been popular in South Africa. But, recently these pilgrimage-style walks have sprung up all over the world.

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Top 15 Must-Visit Padstals in Cape Town

There are many quaint padstals in Cape Town and the surrounding area that provide a distinctive fusion of regional flavours and real experiences. For years, travellers have been delighted by these roadside stops’ friendly greetings and extensive selection of handcrafted and artisanal goods. Each padstal offers a taste of the region’s rich culinary and cultural legacy, from the aroma of freshly baked bread to the rich flavour of local ...

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Voet van Afrika Stories – Overcoming an Overberg Mountain – On Crutches

In 2018, the Voet van Afrika Marathon celebrated our 40th race. So it was fitting that we were joined by celebrity athletes, including amputee athlete, Xolani Luvuno. Xolani completed the full marathon, including a tough climb over our Overberg mountains – on crutches – in a time of 06:05:41.

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SA passport listed among the most powerful on the continent

South Africa’s passport has been ranked as the third most powerful in Africa. This is as per the latest Passport Index by Henley & Partners.

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Discovering South Africa’s treasures beyond Cape Town

As you drive into De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa’s Western Cape region, you’ll see majestic herds of eland, one of the world’s largest antelopes. You might also catch sight of a few Cape mountain zebra, the endangered cousins of Africa’s famous striped beasts.

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Whoopee! The Whales Have Returned to De Hoop Already

Whale Season has started early this year at De Hoop Nature Reserve, kickstarting a special time for sightings of many of the world’s Southern Right Whales right here in South Africa!

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CapeNature and NRF-SAIAB Team Up for Marine Conservation in De Hoop MPA

In celebration of Marine Protected Area Day, celebrated annually on August 1, CapeNature and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are proud to highlight their ongoing efforts to protect marine life through the Acoustic Tracking Array Platform (ATAP) in the Western Cape’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

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NAMPO Cape 2024: From Humble Beginnings to Premier Agricultural Showcase

NAMPO Cape 2024 was launched to the media on Friday, 19 July. At the event, Christiaan Neethling, Former Chairperson, gave a retrospective of the first Mechanisation Day held in the Bredasdorp area in 1994 under the leadership of the late Niel Giliomee. These humble beginnings, with 10 exhibitors, grew with passion and enthusiasm into the successful NAMPO Cape Expo with 34 635 visitors and 516 exhibitors in ...

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Two Triumphant Trips in the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge

Mark Keohane, Head of Content at Habari Media, details the driving experience over 10 days and nearly 1000km, behind the wheel of the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge.

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Top 10 Hiking Trails in South Africa

Avid hikers Kobus Bresler and Dania Petrik share with us their Top 10 hiking routes across South Africa. From Cape Town to Mpumalanga, hutted to mountain camping, it's time to start planning your next hiking adventure.

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