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Memorable Road Trip Route and Itinerary South Africa
Memorable Road Trip Route and Itinerary South Africa

In South Africa there isn’t only one epic, ultimate or unforgettable road trip or route. North, south, east or west, no matter where you go, you will find adventure.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox16 October 2021South Africa, road trip, off road, off-road, camping, campsites, route, itinerary, tips, travel, caravan, XCape Comments
Weekend Escape to Verlorenkloof
Weekend Escape to Verlorenkloof

Verlorenkloof is situated on the Welgedacht Farm near Lydenburg and is a home away from home. What is it’s attraction?

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South AfricaRoaming Fox7 October 2021VerlorenkloofSouth Africa, accommodation, weekend breaks, hikes, birds Comments
Heading west to the Namaqualand Wildflowers of South Africa
Heading west to the Namaqualand Wildflowers of South Africa

When you say you are going to see the flowers in South Africa just about everyone knows what you are talking about. They also have a very good idea where you will be heading.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox23 September 2021wildflowers, nature, nature reserve, South Africa, road trip, off road, camping, campsites Comments
Ethical tips for responsible and sustainable travel and tourism
Ethical tips for responsible and sustainable travel and tourism

We all love to travel, at least most of us do. I am the first to admit that in some way I have made a negative impact on a place that I have been to.

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Africa, Beach and island holidays, International travel, South AfricaRoaming Fox1 September 2021travel, tourist, conservation, tips, international travel, local Comments
Wildlife, fossils and extraordinary scenery Karoo National Park
Wildlife, fossils and extraordinary scenery Karoo National Park

Is the Karoo National Park a safari destination? Maybe not how you imagine it. Discover wildlife, ancient history, unbelievable plants and fossils in the Karoo, South Africa’s largest ecosystem.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox18 August 2021Karoo National ParkSouth Africa, SANPARKS, camping, accommodation, conservation, road trip, 4x4, safari, birds, flora Comments
Scenic Swartberg Pass
Scenic Swartberg Pass

What makes the Swartberg Pass so special? After all, it is just a gravel road, generally in good condition and most sedans can easily drive on it.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox6 August 2021Swartberg Passmountain pass, South Africa, adventure, road trip Comments
Exploring Cango Caves Oudtshoorn
Exploring Cango Caves Oudtshoorn

Roughly 500 years ago a nomadic tribe of the KhoiSan tribe left the area, leaving a legacy of ancient bushman art and remnants of their habitation from the Early Stone Age. Did they know what else they were leaving behind?

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South AfricaRoaming Fox29 July 2021Cango Cavesroad trip, caves, South Africa, adventure Comments
Roaming Fox amongst Wild Dogs in the Waterberg
Roaming Fox amongst Wild Dogs in the Waterberg

Wild Dogs are the country’s rarest and most endangered carnivore. Wild dogs can be very elusive and not many people have the opportunity of seeing them outside a protected area in the wild.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox15 July 2021conservation, South Africa, wild animals, safari, waterberg Comments
Ultimate house sitting adventures in the Waterberg
Ultimate house sitting adventures in the Waterberg

What is better than camping at the best bush camp in the Waterberg? House sitting adventures at that same campsite.

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South Africa, AfricaRoaming Fox9 July 2021South Africa, campsites, camping, bush camp, bushveld Comments
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp Garden Route Tsitsikamma
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp Garden Route Tsitsikamma

From the N2 on the Garden Route a steep road winds down between high trees and fynbos to the seaside lined with ragged rocks protruding from the sea. This road takes you to the to the Storms River Rest Camp and ultimately closer to the river mouth.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox2 July 2021Storms River Mouth Rest Campbridges, campsites, camping, snorkel, hikes, nature, Storms River Rest Camp, South Africa, road trip Comments
Storms River Village Tsitsikamma
Storms River Village Tsitsikamma

A tiny village set in the heart of the forests and foothills of the Tsitsikamma mountain range but still high above the Indian Ocean is easy to miss whilst traveling on the N2 between Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth. Its name is Storms River Village.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox23 June 2021adventure, adrenalin junkie, South Africa, zipline, road trip Comments
Facts about Addo Elephant National Park
Facts about Addo Elephant National Park

On our recent road trip to the Eastern and Western Cape one of our safari stopovers was to be Addo Elephant National Park, but would we see elephants?

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South AfricaRoaming Fox9 June 2021Addo Elephant National Parkelephants, national park, South Africa, safari, road trip, camping, accommodation Comments
Scenic Road Trip Itinerary and Route South Africa
Scenic Road Trip Itinerary and Route South Africa

We were yearning to see more of South Africa, our diverse country and its beautiful scenery after our recent road trip. We set our minds on a nostalgic few weeks in the Eastern and Western Cape.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox28 May 2021South Africa, road trip, scenery, caravan, camp, camping, campsites Comments
Itinerary and route Northern KwaZulu-Natal road trip
Itinerary and route Northern KwaZulu-Natal road trip

Who likes a road trip? We do! When going on a road trip and especially off the grid camping we do a lot of planning and preparation not only what we require but also the route we will take.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox29 April 2021road trip, kwazulunatal, camping, campsites, South Africa Comments
Zinkwazi Beach
Zinkwazi Beach

Zinkwazi Beach lounges around near Ballito, not far from Durban, about 80 kilometres north. A tiny fishing village and nature conservancy on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

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Beach and island holidays, South AfricaRoaming Fox23 April 2021South Africa, kwazulunatal, camping, beach, road tripComment
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Eastern Shores
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Eastern Shores

One of the 10 jewels of the southern iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the Eastern Shores and Cape Vidal. Another jewel is Lake St Lucia, both situated in the southern parts of the park.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox15 April 2021iSimangaliso Wetland Parkwetlands, game reserves, South Africa, kwazulunatal, self drive, safari, birds Comments
In pursuit of a beach, evading monkeys and finding treasure at Cape Vidal
In pursuit of a beach, evading monkeys and finding treasure at Cape Vidal

Cape Vidal is situated on a magnificent piece of coastline but has an endless reputation of being notorious for cheeky relentless monkeys.

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Beach and island holidays, South AfricaRoaming Fox8 April 2021beach, campsites, camping, kwazulunatal Comments
Camping at Bushbaby Lodge Hluhluwe
Camping at Bushbaby Lodge Hluhluwe

What do you do when you have been on the road for about 7 hours and you arrive at the gate of a campsite near Hluhluwe that you have arranged to stay at and it is closed?

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South AfricaRoaming Fox25 March 2021campsites, camping, accommodation, South Africa, kwazulunatal Comments
Is St Lucia South Africa worth visiting?
Is St Lucia South Africa worth visiting?

Why would you want to visit the tiny town of St Lucia in South Africa? After all, there are sharks, hippos and crocodiles.

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South AfricaRoaming Fox19 March 2021South Africa, camping, road trip, safari, kwazulunatal Comments
The pulse of London: A snapshot perspective
The pulse of London: A snapshot perspective

London is a tourist hotspot with so much to see. It is a destination that can keep you busy for any length of stay, whether it be 24 hours or 24 days.

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International travelRoaming Fox25 February 2021UK, London, photoblog Comments
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About the Author

ALMA VAN AS | ROAMING FOX

Alma is a South African travel blogger and writer now residing in Australia. She hopes to inspire you with facts and fables about her adventures, road trips and international travel.

 

Here are some of my favourite tips and resources when we travel:

Researching a destination to find out more about it? We use Tripadvisor. You can even get a great deal from them!

How do you get there? Use Aviasales to check flights.

Pre-organised tours and jump the queue entrance tickets are obtainable from GetYourGuide. It is a great website to browse through and book while Big Bus Tours are ideal for hop on hop off tours. Expedia UK are great for adventures and experiences, holiday deals and trip ideas.

Where are you going to sleep at night? Booking.com have great deals and Hotellook have great discounts and hotel deals. Click on Agoda if you’re a fan.

Going to Europe and want to hire a campervan? Try PaulCamper, Europe’s largest platform to hire or rent out campervans throughout the UK or Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

Keen on cruises? For an experience of a lifetime check out Cruise Critic.

If you have not found what you are looking for, head on over to my Shop page and browse there.

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