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Catch the Hottest Winter Events with The Cheapest Flights to Cape Town

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Far from heading into hibernation, South Africans will be out and about this winter with some of the best festivals of the year on the go in the coming months. Check out the cheapest flights to Cape Town and join in the cool seasonal fun. Here’s the pick of the bunch in and around Cape Town: Knysna Oyster Festival 20 to 30 June 2019 This seafood celebration is one of the most hotly anticipated events on the culinary calendar. Expect a host of family-friendly activities…

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Hit the Surf thanks to the best Cheap Flights South Africa Has on Offer

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With both summer and winter sunshine to its credit, South Africa offers a world of seaside entertainment, not to mention some of the planet’s best surf spots. Here’s where you can go with the great selection of cheap flights South Africa has on offer this season. The Wild Coast, KwaZulu-Natal The Wild Coast around Port Edward is a beautiful place for excellent surfing adventures. This small town is about 2 hours’ drive from King Shaka International Airport, close to the holiday hamlet of Ramsgate and…

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Mango Flights | Tips for Traveling with Kids: How to Handle the Mid-Air Meltdown

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You’ve booked your Mango flights to Durban and now all that is left to do is carefully pack your bags and prepare yourself and the kids for the trip. It sounds a whole lot easier than it is. For starters, packing with small children running around your legs can be a savage experience. Once you’ve got that done, there’s the airport processing to face, which children tend to naturally over-complicate. And then there’s the clincher. Once they are on board, previously angelic kids can morph…

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Things You Never Thought You Could Buy On Black Friday

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As Black Friday continues to grow as one of the best supported sales of the year, more and more retailers and travel operators are hopping on board to boost their profits. As a result, there have been some rather unusual items up for grabs from ridiculously cheap international flight specials to bizarre objects for the world traveller that came in the form of a doormat that says “I love you” in different world languages! If you’re into any of the following things, Black Friday 2019…

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See SA’s Wildlife on Horseback

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Most local South African travellers have safaris near the top of their bucket list, no matter how many times they’ve enjoyed the hospitality of the African bush. For international travellers these wild excursions are the first thing that springs to mind. While we never tire of our usual outings into the wilderness, South Africa offers a wealth of less common ways to enjoy wildlife experiences. Not least of these is the opportunity to embark on a variety of horseback trails among the wild animals. If…

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Travel Wise | Weather & Wildlife In South Africa

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Traveling to South Africa for the first time puts you in a unique position to experience a few surprises. Some might be pleasant, others not so much. If you have already sussed out the flights with South African Airways and you’re planning your upcoming trip, you might want to spend some time looking into the country’s unique weather, roads, and wildlife situation. This will ensure that you aren’t taken by surprise when the weather suddenly doesn’t match up to what you have read about it,…

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Go Beyond Hiking In The Drakensberg

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The Drakensberg certainly deserves its reputation for being home to some of the best hiking trails in South Africa. You can amble through the scenic lowlands of Rainbow Gorge near Bergville or challenge yourself with a chain-assisted clamber to the top of the amphitheatre at the Sentinel. With over 1000km to explore, you’ll find no shortage of easy walks or testing multi-day challenges if you’re prepared to go to any lengths to make the most of this scenic and diverse area. Thanks to its central…

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The Best Off-The-Grid Spots In South Africa

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Have you had enough of the traffic, technology and noise of everyday existence in the 21st century? Fortunately, South Africa has a wealth of destinations that offer true relaxation, solitude and opportunities to unwind. You can go so much further with cheap car hire and Kulula flight prices mean you get more bang for your buck when you fly to any of the major centres near your chosen destination. Let’s take a look at what your options are for off the grid experiences that bring…

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7 Of The Most Common Items Left Behind In Hotel Rooms

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We all know the drill. Months before you leave on your holiday you’ve done your flysafair bookings, reserved your hotel and activities and planned your car hire. Your bag is packed a day or two before you leave, and all your travel documents are good to go and stored neatly in one place. If only the same could be said for our return journey. Let’s face it, packing to go home is nowhere near the top of your priority list as your holiday clock winds…

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10 of the Best Places to Visit in 2019 and Why

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We all like to travel a little differently. Some like to laze the hours away sipping on a cocktail on a tropical island, while others like to explore the mysterious unknown of historical ruins. Some even like to risk their lives clamouring through almost-untouched jungles or hurling themselves off a bridge above some of the world’s most breath-taking waterfalls. All of these adventures are reason enough to book Mango flights and get ready to set off to the next exciting destination in South Africa, but…

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