Sun City and Pilanesberg – our kids’ definition of heaven

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By Kai, Rhian and Cadan No matter the weather, it’s always fun to be in Sun City. Even if the weather is bad there’s always so much to do at the Water Park, the Chimp & Zee Rope course, the Maze and Pilanesberg National Park. In the water park you splash and play, up and down slides, hip hip hooray. …

Soweto Cycling Tour: important insights into South Africa

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When we tell people that we have taken our children out of school for 5 months to travel through southern Africa, one of the first questions they ask is – what about school? After spending 4 hours doing a Soweto cycling tour I know the answer – they will absolutely learn more by travelling than they can ever learn in …

South Africa family holiday – 5 reasons why South Africa is the perfect destination for a fantastic family holiday

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South Africa Family holiday – After 6 family holidays in South Africa and over a year of travel on the ground, our family reckons South Africa is the perfect destination for a family holiday for the following 5 reasons: 1. Experiences that will stay with you and your kids forever Doing a safari in South Africa is a mind-blowing experience, …

South Africa Update: Amended Immigration Regulations for Children

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South Africa Immigration Regulations – CHILD VISA RULES CLARIFIED South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) http://www.dha.gov.za/ announced on 5th December 2018 that it would relax some of the regulations for children going through South African ports of entry. As of 1 December 2018, certain categories of child travellers will be exempt from presenting supporting documents at ports of entry. This comes ahead of the Festive …