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Every day we feature a new post all about South Africa, Cape Town and the Garden Route

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November 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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Cape Town's hop on bus is probably one of the better value routes out there
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August 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM

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We are often asked when is the best time to visit - South Africa is lucky in having something for every month.

Here's a summary - temperature is based on a shade temps taken at a weather station. If it's sunny, it will be a lot hotter!

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Weather and when to go

South Africa is a large country - five times the size of the United Kingdom, for example. It also has a range of terrains ranging from hot desert through to mountains, and a long coastline that faces...

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August 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM

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Thinking about driving in South Africa? Here are a few tips

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Driving in South Africa

South Africa drives on the left - so the same as the United Kingdom if you have driven there. Distances are in kilometres.Driving in the city is generally fine. The roads are on the whole in good con...

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August 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM

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Once you've enjoyed Cape Town and the garden Route, it's worth pushing on that bit further - you'll find seaside gems like St. Francis Bay

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St. Francis Bay

The Garden Route ends in the east when the Western Cape gives way to the Eastern Cape.And head on for about 90 minutes and you will find St. Francis Bay. Whilst nearby Jeffreys Bay is all about surfi...

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August 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM

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There are plenty of things to do in Cape Town, on the garden Route and beyond
Here are some great ideas
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Things to do

There is an abundance of superb things to do and here's a great selection. The bulk of these will be from Get Your Guide (and some from Viator). If you use one of these links the price should be exa...

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August 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM

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There is plenty to do and if you fancy something a little more adventurous take a look at this great selection
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August 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM

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Wild Oats Market is a great place for local produce, in the heart of the Garden Route. Every Saturday!

If your route takes you that way, we'll include the market in your itinerary

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Wild Oats Market

This market is in Sedgefield on the Garden Route and it's so worth visiting that we reorganised a whole trip to make sure we were travelling from George to Plettenberg Bay on a Saturday!The market fir...

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August 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM

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Cango Caves is a definite favourite of ours and easily reached from Oudtshoorn, or taking the road up from George
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Cango Caves

As a show cave veteran, it was a real surprise to find Cango Caves just outside Oudtshoorn.The caves were discovered most recently in 1780, although cave paintings suggest they were in use many years ...

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August 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM

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Here are some tips all about Transport
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August 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM

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Stunning golf courses abound - here are some great options on the Garden Route www.southafricamadeeasy.com/post/_golf
#golf #southafrica #capetown

August 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM

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Great restaurants can be found at all levels and here are some of our favourites from Cape Town to the garden Route and beyond. It's just a small selection.
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Restaurants

We aren't restaurant critics but we do like good food!Here are a few places that we've enjoyed on our travels and we would definitely say were worth checking out if you are in the relevant area. Post...

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August 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM

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Cape Town draws in visitors from far and wide and has plenty of highlights. Here's a selection.

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Cape Town highlights

Cape Town is a large city that is right by the ocean and has mountains that feel like they are right in the city. That means there is a wide variety of things to do embracing nature, the cultural his...

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August 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM

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There's so much to see at Addo - and a large herd of elephants that still need some tracking down #southafrica #addoelephantpark #elephant

August 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM

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Hopefully you won't be in any sort of emergency, but it's always good to be prepared
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August 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM

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With such a long coastline there is plenty to do in the water of South Africa
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August 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM

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If you are near Oudtshoorn, Highgate Ostrich Farm is a great place to visit

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#oudtshoorn #ostrich #southafrica #highgate

August 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM

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If you are heading to Cape Town you might want to know a little more about the airport

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Cape Town airport

Cape Town (CPT) airport serves the western side of South Africa and acts as the gateway to other airports in southern Africa. It's the second largest airport in the country with about 8 million passe...

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August 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM

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If you want to see an array of flora with stunning views, head to Kirstenbosch.

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#capetown #southafrica #kirstenboschgardens #kirstenbosch #flora

August 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM

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With miles of coast and a huge inland area, and a whole range of climates, whilst not forgetting that the country has a host of cultural influences, the cuisine is a rich mixture of ideas.
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#southafrica #foodie

August 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM

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Cycling is a popular way to access the rolling countryside of South Africa and you can find out more here
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#cycling #southafrica