South Africa, whilst sky-high on my bucket list, also filled me with slight fear as a solo traveller.<\/p>\n
Forget deadly lions and dangerous cities, I\u2019m talking about its romantic reputation. Was it all just couple-filled hot air balloon rides and luxury lodges for two?<\/p>\n
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As a single 30-something, the thought of sharing my bucket list moments alongside smooching couples wasn\u2019t exactly appealing. So I decided to check out a few group tour options. Immediately I was met with images of tented accommodation, mediocre food and average activities that didn’t particularly ignite my sense of adventure, nor satisfy the foodie within.<\/p>\n
Read more: Why Japan is a dream destination for solo travellers<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n As doubts began to creep in about going to South Africa at all, I stumbled across Flash Pack\u2019s Garden Route adventure<\/a>.<\/span> This ticked all the boxes, and then some more (adventure, wildlife, boutique accommodation, likeminded travellers in their 30\u2019s and 40\u2019s, great food and drink). I\u2019M IN.<\/p>\n I’d never done the whole group travel thing before so I was slightly nervous but I try and live by the Susan Jefferson book, Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway. I wasn’t going to let these nerves, which I’m sure everyone feels to some extent, hold me back.<\/p>\n\n