Getaway Travel Blog

The great fossil hunt: Lesotho

Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:37 +0000

After conquering Compassberg, travel and nature writer Dale Morris, Bianca Preusker and I headed to Lesotho where I reflected on my time in the Sotho Kingdom and the lessons he learned during their search for the footprints of the elusive Lesothosaurus.

Videos of the week

MyVideo — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:08:35 +0000

A round up of the top wildlife and travel videos for the week.

11 things to do in the Langeberg

Claudia Hodkinson — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:36:10 +0000

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do and where to stay in the Langeberg of the Western Cape, here are a few options to nudge you in the right direction.

Top 10 street foods in Stonetown, Zanzibar

Kati Auld — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:00 +0000

Avoid the overpriced restaurants, and get a taste of the “real” Zanzibar by eating like a local.

The great fossil hunt: Compassberg

Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:25:13 +0000

Athenkosi Matyalana recently embarked on a two-week roadtrip in search of South African fossil sites with photographer Dale Morris. This is a tale of how they successfully hiked Compassberg against treachourous terrain and wind.

12 of Durban’s best curry restaurants

Sarah Duff — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:09:37 +0000

Here’s where to get your spicy fix in Durban and surrounds (a good curry is worth a drive), in no particular order and as recommended by locals and tested by me.

Photoblog: babies in the bush

Janine Mare — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:19 +0000

Baby leopards, lions, rhinos and elephants are popping out around the country, here are some cute photos of some new wildlife additions.

SAA service nightmare at George Airport (and why Kulula.com is tops)

Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:19 +0000

After a two-week road trip, I turned up at George Airport for a 14h45 flight. Little did I know I would spend the next four hours staring at the airport, thanks to the poor service from SAA.

Kruger accommodation review – Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Adel Groenewald — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:40:53 +0000

Lower Sabie Rest Camp is easily one of the Kruger National Park’s most renowned rest camps. It is always fully booked. I set out to find out why.

Funny signs of the week

Getaway — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:15:31 +0000

A collection of this week’s funniest signs, submitted by Getaway’s readers from across the globe.