South Africa’s Best Safari Regions: The Ultimate Guide to the Country’s Greatest Wildlife Destinations
If there is one experience that defines South Africa in the imagination of international travellers, it is the safari. Yet ask ten South Africans where to go on safari and you’ll probably receive ten different answers. Some will swear by the legendary wildlife encounters of the Greater Kruger. Others will argue that nowhere rivals Madikwe’s malaria-free luxury, while seasoned photographers quietly point towards the red dunes of the Kgalagadi, where black-maned lions patrol ancient riverbeds beneath impossibly wide skies.
Sandringham Private Game Reserve: A New Wilderness Story from the Sabi Sabi Collection
A once-forgotten stretch of Greater Kruger bushveld is being returned to the wild, and Sandringham Private Game Reserve may become one of the most interesting safari openings of 2026.
Country Getaways Just a Short Drive From Joburg
Updated June 2026 – By Thursday afternoon, Johannesburg starts behaving like a pressure cooker. The traffic gets worse. Your inbox develops a personality disorder. Somebody schedules a meeting that could have been an email. Suddenly, the idea of pointing the car towards the horizon becomes less of a luxury and more of a survival strategy.
Family Time, Campfire Stories and the Road to Kruger: Why Kruger Gate Hotel Makes Sense This Winter
The first sign that you’re heading somewhere worthwhile is usually the silence. Not complete silence, of course. This is family travel. Someone is asking for snacks. Somebody else is arguing about playlist choices. A grandparent is handing out unsolicited life advice from the second row. And somewhere, inevitably, a small voice asks the question every South African parent has heard since the invention of road trips: “Are we there yet?”
Top 10 Business Hotels in Cape Town for Corporate Travellers in 2026
Cape Town has long been one of South Africa’s favourite destinations for conferences, corporate events and executive travel. Yet the best Business Hotels in Cape Town understand that modern professionals want more than a desk and decent Wi-Fi. Today’s traveller wants convenience, comfort, good food, inspiring spaces and perhaps even a chance to sneak in a sunset cocktail after the final meeting of the day.
Stay Longer, Save Bigger at The Capital Boardwalk in Gqeberha
Book your stay 60 days in advance and enjoy 25% OFF your booking. Your Gqeberha escape starts here at The Capital Boardwalk in Gqeberha.
Beautiful Leaf-Peeping Travel Destinations for Autumn 2026
Ah, autumn. The season that makes the end of summer feel surprisingly welcome. Cooler days roll in, wardrobes move to richer textures and suddenly looking at trees, kicking through leaves and taking long walks in the countryside feels like the obvious thing to do. And then there’s the colour. Trees turn, hillsides glow and everything feels a little more cinematic.
Elephant Point River Suites Brings a New Kind of Luxury Safari to Greater Kruger
Elephant Point River Suites opens on 15 May 2026 in the Greater Kruger, bringing a new villa-style luxury safari experience near Kruger National Park.
Before You Click: The Ethics of Travel Photography
When you join a photography tour, it is easy to focus on getting the perfect shot. But great travel photography is not only about composition, lighting, and timing. It is also about respect. As a guest in another location, you are stepping into people’s everyday lives, communities, and meaningful spaces. The way you photograph others should reflect curiosity, humility, and especially care.
Ultimate Packing Guide: Our Top 12 Camping Essentials for South Africans
Before heading off on a camping trip, a little planning goes a long way. The golden rule? Less is more – but only if you pack smart.
Moving to Mauritius in 2026: A South African’s Guide to Island Living
Thinking about moving to Mauritius in 2026? Here’s a first-hand style guide for South Africans exploring property, lifestyle, visas and where to live on the island.
Indulgence Has a New Address: The Palace at Sun City Resort
There comes a time when life’s milestones are no longer just aspirations, but memories already made. At The Palace of The Lost City, indulgence is defined not just by extravagance, but by intention, refinement and the luxury of living well.
Tomjachu Trail Run: Run the Lowveld, Stay for the Bushveld
The Tomjachu Trail Run invites runners to swap traffic and tar for granite hills, bushveld paths and big Lowveld skies. Taking place on 30 May 2026 at Tomjachu Bush Retreat, the event draws runners into a private nature reserve where the scenery does most of the talking.
Mega Lekker Escape Brings Global Travel Partners to Sun City and the Pilanesberg
There’s something about arriving at Sun City with the Pilanesberg hills rising in the distance that instantly reminds you why people travel halfway across the world to visit South Africa. And that’s exactly the point behind the Mega Lekker Escape – a large-scale tourism initiative by South African Tourism that invites international travel agents to experience the country first-hand before recommending it to their clients.
New Era of Luxury Staycations at Blaauwklippen Manor in Stellenbosch
Advertisement A Cape Icon Returns – With New Stories to Tell Share this article When a place has been standing since 1682, it tends to collect a few legends. Staycations at Blaauwklippen Manor in Stellenbosch are now the norm thanks to this grand old soul of the Stellenbosch Winelands. And now, after an extensive rebuild […]
Time for a Digital Detox? Thailand Tops the List of Wellness Destinations
The daunting number of unanswered emails, the constant “ping” of social media notifications and the growing pressures of “always-on” work-from-home culture have many South Africans feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. The most viable solution is a digital detox. A break away from the humdrum of everyday life and a chance to rejuvenate and recharge. As far as destinations go, Thailand always delivers.
A City Within a City: Check-In to Urban Square Hotel
Cape Town may be synonymous with mountains and coastlines but tucked between it all lies Century City – a polished urban enclave where everything you need is just steps away. Here, Century City’s Urban Square Hotel becomes more than just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to a seamless, city-style experience, with an ocean view.
The Cole: Checking-In to Cape Town’s Newest Coastal Icon
Perfectly positioned on 1 Church Road in Sea Point, just steps from the promenade, The Cole rises above the Atlantic Seaboard with a quiet confidence. As the newest five-star boutique hotel from the Kove Collection, it carries the group’s signature sensibility: creatively curated, design-led, and unmistakably Cape Town.
But staying at The Cole revealed something far more layered than just a magnificently beautiful hotel.
Why These Winelands Escapes are Worth the Drive and View
For many South Africa, daily life means sitting behind a screen, juggling targets, managing people, responding to complaints, or simply running hard to keep everything moving. And then the weekend arrives, or a rare free weekday afternoon opens up, and suddenly all we want is space, perspective and beauty.
Few places offer that kind of reset quite like the Cape Winelands. Vineyards stretching into the distance, thoughtfully made wines, good food and an atmosphere that encourages you to slow down.
The following Winelands destinations produce exceptional experiences, offering views that do half the work of unwinding for you.
#HelloRecommends Flying High with LIFT
From business flights to romantic escapes and solo adventures, LIFT strikes an appealing balance between value, comfort, and customer-first policies. It’s not just a way to get from A to B — it’s a travel experience that feels distinctly South African and deliberately refreshing in a crowded domestic market.
From Boardrooms to Beachfronts: Inside Cape Town’s Bleisure Shift
Once upon a time, travel fell neatly into two categories: business or pleasure. These days, those lines have all but disappeared — especially in Cape Town, where work trips are increasingly stretching into long, leisurely stays filled with sunsets, seaside strolls and slow mornings behind a laptop. Welcome to the era of bleisure — a hybrid style of travel where professionals blend business commitments with meaningful downtime. Furthermore, few cities wear the trend as effortlessly as the Mother City.
Engagement Escapes: The New Way to Pop the Question
February may be universally crowned the month of love, but with Valentine’s Day proposals now bordering on predictable, couples are rethinking how — and where — they pop the question. The once-standard script of red roses, candlelit dinners and a big “Will you marry me?” sign is quietly being replaced by engagement escapes: moments that feel deeply personal, intentional and unmistakably them.
Table Mountain Named Among the World’s Most Beautiful Mountains
Cape Town’s most iconic landmark has once again earned international recognition. A new global eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges — with Table Mountain securing a coveted spot in the top 15 worldwide. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts at JustCover, used advanced eye-tracking technology to measure which mountain landscapes capture attention the fastest and hold it the longest. The findings confirm what Capetonians and travellers alike have long believed: Table Mountain isn’t just scenic — it’s visually magnetic.
Is Timeshare Dead? 10 Million South African Travellers Say No
Every generation inherits a few travel ideas from the one before it. Some we hold onto lovingly – the family road trip, the coastal December holiday, the ritual of returning to a place that knows our names. Others arrive heavy with baggage, but with a longing to carry that baggage too. For many South Africans, “timeshare” sits firmly in that latter category.
