Category: South Africa
Cape Town: Alive and ready for Summer
By Jared Ruttenberg on Dec 22, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa
South Africa’s Mother City is all prepped and ready to host a bumper summer season. I’ve picked out a few of my hottest new Cape Town must-dos to add to your Mother City bucket list. 
10 of the best festivals around the world to visit in January 2023
By Paul Johnson on Dec 20, 2022 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, China, Europe, Events, India, North America, Oceania, Panama, Regions, South Africa, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Utah, Western Europe, Worldwide
January is a great time to travel the world as many popular destinations experience pleasant weather and fewer crowds. No matter where you go, you can expect to find a variety of cultural events and festivals taking place. 
The 5 African National Parks that you have to visit in your lifetime!
By Kristof Eyckmans on Nov 11, 2022 in Africa, Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa
Is there anything more suitable to escape the daily hustle and bustle than roaming one of many insanely beautiful national parks on the African continent? 
The best travel destinations for outdoor enthusiasts
By Efrat Sagi-Ofir on Nov 03, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Europe, Iceland, Indonesia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe
If you love being outdoors among nature, you probably also prefer vacations that allow you to explore and take in all the natural beauty that the destination has to offer. 
Where to watch the most beautiful sunsets in the world
By Efrat Sagi-Ofir on Oct 16, 2022 in Africa, Alaska, Arizona, Asia, California, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Indonesia, Italy, North America, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe
Sunsets are a glorious and awe-inspiring time of the day. The notorious golden hour magically lights up the sky as the day's magic slowly fades into the evening. 
Short stay: Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, Sabie Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Wiltuin, South Africa
By Michael Edwards on Sep 22, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
Earth Lodge, as organic as it sounds, is Sabi Sabi’s vision of the future of the safari lodge. 
Short stay: Mantis No 5, Boutique Art Hotel, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
By Michael Edwards on Sep 13, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Hotels, Regions, South Africa
Is it an art gallery? A stylish tribute to Art Deco architecture and sophisticated interiors? An elegant paean to the Jazz Age? Or a warmly welcoming seven suite boutique hotel? 
Short stay: Sabi Sabi Selati Lodge, Sabie Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Wiltuin, South Africa
By Michael Edwards on Sep 08, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
Thatched with savannah grass, lantern-lit Sabi Sabi Selati Camp provides old-school luxury. Decanters of sherry, hot-water bottles and impeccable service pay nostalgic homage to yesteryear’s safaris. 
Short stay: Mantis Founders Lodge, Eastern Cape, South Africa
By Michael Edwards on Sep 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa
Two rhinos, sculpted from waste oil drums, stand by the entrance to Mantis Founders Lodge. The pair are symbols of both the progress made saving rhino and future ambitions for the species at the birthplace of Eastern Cape conservation. Those sculptures are also a symbol of Mantis properties’ eco-commitments. After all, the acronym stands for 
Where is the best place for a safari - East or Southern Africa?
By Calvin Cottar on Aug 21, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
The two main safari regions are East Africa and Southern Africa, and each holds its own unique natural and cultural treasures. 
Happiness is Hermanus
By Sarah Kingdom on Aug 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Meandering along a narrow stretch of land between the mountains, the spectacular sea cliffs and the Indian Ocean shoreline is Hermanus, surrounded on all sides by nature. 
Cape Town's wonderful waterfront
By Sarah Kingdom on Aug 14, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa
Washed by the blue waters of Table Bay and located at the foot of Signal Hill, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is Cape Town’s tourist showpiece. 
5 fabulous reasons to book a trip to Southern Africa
There’s never been a better time to book a holiday to Southern Africa. Here are five good reasons it should be high on your bucket list.
Fabulous Franschhoek
It’s a damp, chilly afternoon. Ancient oak trees are depositing droplets of water on the ground outside. But we are cosy and warm at Franschhoek’s La Motte.
