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Snow holiday turns to an overseas Christmas feel in South Africa

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 Story by Anele Zikali It is rare to have snow in Africa and when it is available, waste no time. Snow has a bit of a surprise effect in countries like South Africa as it falls in a few areas of the country in a year. Time to take advantage of that, as it is mostly prone to fall in the winter season, especially between June and July otherwise even during the course of the year there are times when Sno w falls and activities that are lined up for visitors.  Several towns in the Eastern Cape are conducive to snow including Barkley East, Hogsback, Muclear, Ugie and Queenstown.  Take for instance a place like Hogsback where most teams and groups of friends or family go there for fun, team building, or outing camps whatever the setup is, the experience is unique.  Hogsback has a variety of activities to do during your stay. Some include horse riding, hiking, biking or a walk to the three-flat mountains known as Amatola mountains or the waterfalls, breathtaking views of na...

A break from winter blues to hot destinations in South Africa

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 Story by Anele Zikali Outdoor fun can still be had even in winter in South African! As winter blues are creeping in, some places get too cold whilst others maintain hot temperatures in the country; which is one of the things that make the rainbow nation interesting and a destination of choice for many travelers. Let's take a glimpse on just two of the hottest places during this season.  Limpopo One of the hottest places in the country is Limpopo province. In particular places like Musina. The province is already well prepared for visitors with tourist attractions and  accommodation so it makes it easier for people to find spots to stay and visit. Diamond stones from Limpopo  As long as one of the primary reason was getting a good dose of warmth, a place like Musina is one of the most ideal choices. It is important to consider the place because some areas are reportedly cold and keep up with weather changes that have been impacted by climate change. One of the good n...