It is no secret that our country is beautiful beyond measure. In fact, South Africa holds hidden and well-known gems in its mountains, oceans and valleys.
The time has arrived for the DSTV Content Creator Awards (CCA) and the nominees in the Travel and Lifestyle category are the best adventurers out there. They view South Africa through a lens and capture its serene landscapes, rich cultures and diverse experiences.
However, more public travel enthusiasts exist than just the few nominated. So, whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a thrill-seeking adventure, we have found the top 10 travel creators that will have you covered. These travel content creators bring our country’s beauty to the forefront for the world to see.
The winner of last year’s Travel and Lifestyle CCA, Iana Strydom is known for inspiring others to explore nature. She posts about experiences like hiking in the Drakensburg and staying in a Boeing airplane in Hoedspruit. She also has international travel content, but her focus is on the country she calls home — South Africa.
These two sisters have made it their life goal to showcase hidden gems all around South Africa. Mainly posting on YouTube, Innocent and Millicent Sadiki vlog their interactions with the rich cultures and natural beauties of the country.
This adventure-seeking, adrenaline-loving filmmaker tells his travel stories through magnificent cinematography. Combining content around Cape Town, its oceans and natural landscapes, his love for this city shines through.
Known for producing “The Tryst” and co-creating “Like A Tourist” YouTube series, Strydom is definitely one to follow in the travel industry. His travel series explores South Africa’s well-known and lesser-known attractions, but has a focus on local tourism.
The travelling couple, Mr and Mrs Ndlovu, are just goals when one watches their content. They discover hidden places in South Africa, reveal romantic getaways in Finland or create adventures in Morocco. Visually captivating and genuinely engaging, this couple offers local and global travel inspiration.
Highlighting their love for photography and videography, this travel couple takes viewers on vibrant adventures. Whether they visit popular tourist spots or lesser-known destinations, they always present their content in a unique way.
Identifying herself as an ultra-luxury African travel and style creator, Wild uses photography and videography to tell her stories. She places a hyper-focus on capturing the scents, sights and sounds of African wildnerness.
Having stayed in a mixture of places, Paige showcases the picture-perfect parts of South Africa and the world. Enjoying safaris, resorts, lodges, beaches and natural landscapes, Paige has something to offer anyone looking to partake in some luxury travel.
Travelling South Africa and the world on a budget, Attenborough targets the youth with her travel content. Whether she is hiking a mountain range, chilling in a jacuzzi or partaking in a thrilling adventure, she makes travel accessible and attainable.
Another adventure couple is ending off our list. Mr and Mrs Hughs guide South Africans toward the best cabin stays in Cape Town. Teaming up with his drone account, @zimbo_with_a_drone, the Hughs are the ultimate nature-lovers and landscape-watchers, all from the homey feel of a cabin.
So, whilst some have been nominated for the Travel and Lifestyle Award with DSTV CCA, others are just as pertinent to the world of travel content creators. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway, luxurious honeymoon destination or budget-friendly party spot, one of these top 10 accounts will sort you out.
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