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The Garden Route in the Western Cape is one of the most popular road trip routes in South Africa. And for good reason! This coastline is absolutely breathtaking with long sandy beaches, incredible coastal hikes, lush forests, amazing farmers markets and characterful towns. Whether you’re stopping at Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay or Nature’s Valley […] The post The Ultimate Guide…
The Kruger National Park is not only South Africa’s number one safari destination, but one of the top safari destinations in the world. Kruger is famous for its high density of animals, ample opportunities to see the big five and diverse landscapes. Whether you’re a South African or visiting from another continent, the Kruger National […] The post How to Plan a Trip to the Kruger National Park…
Welcome back to your number one website for all things Cape Town. Whether you’re a local looking for a new adventure or you’re planning your first trip to Cape Town. I am Liv, your local Cape Town bestie, and I’m here to give you all the best recommendations for this beautiful city I am lucky […] The post Best restaurants in Cape Town 2026: Cape Town Foodie Guide appeared first on The Happy…
The Kgalagadi is a truly special place. It is home to the characteristic red African sunset, red dunes and famous for incredible wildlife sightings including the Kalahari black-maned lions. The Kgalagadi is a Transfrontier Park because it spans the border of South Africa and Botswana. You can stay on both sides of the park and […] The post How to Plan a Trip to the Kgalagadi appeared first on The…
There’s nothing quite like a summer evening out in Cape Town. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to trendy drinks spots in Cape Town. Whether it’s a cocktail with unique South African flavours, a cosy wine bar, drinks on the terrace with views of Table Mountain or a spot for a post-work boogie, […] The post Best Bars in Cape Town (2026): 15 Must-Try Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars & Hidden Drink…
South African wine is world-renowned. A trip to Cape Town would not be complete without a trip to the winelands. If you are looking for the best places to go wine tasting in Cape Town then this is your guide. Wine tasting in Cape Town There are three main wine regions in Cape Town. The […] The post Wine Tasting in Cape Town appeared first on The Happy Traveller .
Updated April 2026 Summer is in the air! Can you feel it? The days are getting longer, the air warmer and the south easter is starting to blow. While Cape Town can be windy during the summer months, we do still get those gorgeously calm days where the sun is shining and the wind isn’t […] The post Best Beaches in Cape Town appeared first on The Happy Traveller .
Updated April 2026 Each year the West Coast region of South Africa bursts into bloom with the annual spring flowers. Visitors from around the world flock to see this incredible natural phenomenon as the landscape turns orange for a few short weeks in August. Read my Namaqualand Flower Guide for a complete guide to seeing […] The post The Complete Guide to seeing the Flowers in Namaqualand, South…
Updated April 2026 A complete travel guide to seeing the spring flowers in Cape Town. Check out the gorgeous flowers of the West Coast National Park and Biedouw Valley, daisies in Darling, fields of canola in the Overberg and blossoms at Babylonstoren. Over the years I’ve gotten many questions regarding where to go, when to […] The post Spring Flowers in Cape Town appeared first on The Happy…
Wild flower season is nearly here! Each year the spring flowers cover the Western Cape and Northern Cape in a rainbow of colours. There are plenty of places to see the wild flowers close to Cape Town: see daisies in the West Coast National Park, canola fields in the Overberg region and blossoms in Babylonstoren. […] The post Spring Flowers in the Biedouw Valley appeared first on The Happy…
