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The Western Cape gears up to welcome a new safe haven for rescued feline friends

Aquila Game Reserve in the Southern Karoo offers a prime Big 5 safari experience only two hours from Cape Town

Discover South Africa’s big five or explore its flora and fauna reserves through a selection of wildlife tours

Swim with the Atlantic’s most mysterious fish in the ‘great white shark capital of the world’

From horse-riding to faerie spotting and sunset safari picnics, Swellendam's a pretty cool place to check out

Bontebok National Park: a haven for chill-seekers

Welcome to paradise: penguins and beautiful beaches in a seaside village

Have a up-close and personal encounter with an orphan elephant in the Knysna Elephant Park

Ko-Ka Tsara Private Game Reserve is situated along the Garden Route and offers activities ranging from game viewing to stargazing

Le Bonheur Reptile Adventures provides fun for the whole family with a wealth of activities for everyone to enjoy

Curious what the world looks like on the back of an ostrich?

Watch the world’s gentle giants of the deep frolic in waters of Walker Bay

A round-up of places that offer horseback rides, trails, lessons and more in and around the Mother City

Discover the only genuine free-roaming Big Five safari experience in the Western Cape

Visit this Winelands paradise and be privileged to see resting butterflies, exotic spiders and scary scorpions up close!

Everybody drives to Boulders Beach to see the penguins. Why?

Situated around the north end of Century City, Intaka Island is habitat to more than 180 species of indigenous plants and 125 bird species.

A camel ride on the Cape Peninsula at Imhoff's farm is an experience that will not be soon forgotten!

The Wilderness National Park in the heart of the Garden Route, is an oasis consisting of lakes, rivers, fens, estuaries and beaches.

Enjoy a personal encounter with these regal mammalian athletes

Four-day wilderness trail through Shamwari Private Game Reserve

On the Garden Route and looking for an up-close and personal encounter with the Big Five?

Don't forget to bring lots of (cool) bananas