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Destination De Hoop: Whale Watching on the Southern Tip of South Africa

Destination De Hoop: Whale Watching on the Southern Tip of South Africa

Go walking, hiking, or bike riding, take a scenic game drive, snorkel in the turquoise tidal rock pools, or simply relax on the unspoiled beaches. There is something for everyone here.

Skateistan: How Skateboarding is Changing the Story for Kids in Need

Skateistan: How Skateboarding is Changing the Story for Kids in Need

Skateistan’s creative blend of skateboarding instruction and classroom programs empowers underprivileged youth, especially young girls, to build a better future.

Field Notes: Tracking Big Cats – The Life of a Wildlife Field Researcher in South Africa

Field Notes: Tracking Big Cats – The Life of a Wildlife Field Researcher in South Africa

In a heartwarming tale, it might not have always been the adventure that was expected, but for these researchers, the rewards made all the hardship worth it.

Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush

Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush

While other free soloists—rock climbers who shun ropes and other safety gear—have parlayed their artform into major sponsorships and TV commercials, South African Matt Bush has largely flown under the radar. But his solos are some of the most palm-sweat-inducing, heart-racing feats rock climbing has ever seen. Dangling

Safariosophy: How to Tackle a Lion Charge Over a Cup of Coffee

Safariosophy: How to Tackle a Lion Charge Over a Cup of Coffee

An experienced safari guide based in South Africa's Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game reserve is chased by a lion while on a safari with five guests. Safariosophy is her philosophy on safari. Read on to know what happens next. “Let’s go see those lions again,” I offered with a smile.

South Africa's Wolkberg SkyMarathon 2015 delivers tight competition

South Africa's Wolkberg SkyMarathon 2015 delivers tight competition

South Africa's Bennie Roux and Nicky Booyen stole the show on day one of this year's 34km Skymarathon. Last weekend’s Wolkberg SkyMarathon put runners through their skyrunning paces, delivering not only breathtaking views but lung-busting climbs, with last year’s winner Bennie Roux defending his

South African Skymarathon season off to a flying start

South African Skymarathon season off to a flying start

Don Wauchope and Mahlawe take top honours at the first two SkyMarathons of 2015 in South Africa. The first two events in the 2015 South African Skyrunner Series have ticked the boxes of both challenging and gratifying, putting runners and organisers to the test as only great races can. Drakensberg