Category: South Africa

6 reasons why you must add the Kalahari to your safari

6 reasons why you must add the Kalahari to your safari

By on Aug 30, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa. Renowned for the highest standard of game viewing and its exceptional leopard sightings, you would think that a trip here would be all you need when going on safari in South Africa. I decided to challenge that notion. After recently […]

6 of the world's best lookouts

6 of the world’s best lookouts

By on Aug 27, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

Sometimes there are views where you just have to stop and look. These are the kind of sights where photos just don’t do it justice and need to be seen in real life to be believed. Whether it is atop the largest building in the world, a cityscape on a rooftop bar or snow-capped mountains, […]

Top 5 things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa

Top 5 things to do in Franschhoek, South Africa

By on Aug 24, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

Franschhoek Valley in Western Cape (South Africa) is one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Flanked by the Huguenot Mountains and awash with clear streams running past rolling verdant vineyards, Franschhoek is about as picturesque as a small town can get. The people are inviting, it’s quiet, it’s safe to walk everywhere, and […]

Saving the planet: our top 5 eco-friendly hotels around the world

Saving the planet: our top 5 eco-friendly hotels around the world

By on Aug 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, Malaysia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Thailand, Worldwide

With environmental awareness an increasing concern across the globe, especially when it comes to hot topics such as global warming and plastic waste, luxury hotels are also increasingly doing their bit for the planet, with guests encouraged to play their part during their holiday. Ditching plastic water bottles for reusable non-plastic ones is just the […]

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

The 6 most luxurious casinos in the world

By on Jul 17, 2019 in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, Germany, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Nevada, North America, Regions, Singapore, South Africa, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

We all like to play some of the casino games from time to time. But some of us prefer to enjoy the real experience, and these are the most luxurious casinos in the world to spend both your cash and your time. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore This casino doesn’t really need any introduction. This landmark […]

See the lion, save the lion

See the lion, save the lion

By on Jul 16, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

As the world prepares for Disney’s highly-anticipated, live-action remake of The Lion King, I can’t help but reflect on Africa’s most iconic species. The king of the jungle’s reign comes under greater threat with each passing year, yet this sad fact remains relatively overlooked. Just several decades ago, 450,000 lion ruled Africa’s savannahs; now the […]

5 of the best ultra-luxurious lodges in Kruger

5 of the best ultra-luxurious lodges in Kruger

By on Jul 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa

Everyone who goes on a safari will want to have the best possible wildlife experience, however when it comes to the type of lodge or camp that people are looking for we find that going on safari means different things to different people.  Some will conjure up an image in their mind of a simple safari […]

surfing Africa

10 African experiences for the young at heart

By on Jul 10, 2019 in Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Millennial travellers value gathering experiences, not things.  They see life as a collection of moments to be fully enjoyed before one gets too old to care.  The entire generation is redefining the workspace to accommodate the need for exploration, wandering the globe laptop in hand. Africa offers many opportunities to satisfy this yearning for adventure […]

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

6 idyllic honeymoon destinations you never thought of

By on Jul 01, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Hawaii, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA

If you have finally decided to take the step with your loved one, you have a lot of work ahead of you.  I know the organization of a honeymoon is long and stressful; that’s why I want to help you choose the idyllic destinations for your once in a lifetime journey. Here is an article […]

Dinner under African skies

9 ways to find true romance in Africa

By on Jun 27, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

If it’s not said at sunset, in Africa, on horseback, is it even love? Unless, of course, adrenaline is what shakes you and your partner to the core. Either way, Africa offers a multitude of ways to experience romance like you never have before. Find true romance in Africa, with these 9 unique ways to […]

Cape Sidecar Adventures

Top 5 lesser-known activities around Cape Town

By on Jun 23, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Cape Town is the most visited part of South Africa, and there is a well established set of outstanding attractions that are always high on the list of every visitor.  But the city still has plenty to offer once you’ve taken the cable car up Table Mountain, seen the harbour and waterfront area, visited the […]

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

10 of the world’s best luxury hotels

By on Jun 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Featured, Finland, Hotels, Indonesia, Japan, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide

From luxury lodges in the middle of the Serengeti to private-pool beachfront villas, the world is jam-packed full of truly remarkable hotels. And, whether you’re after an exotic Asian getaway or adventurous Latin America retreat, here we’ve rounded up some of the world’s best luxury hotels for truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, matched only by their just-as […]

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

Top 10 honeymoon experiences in Africa

By on Jun 10, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Honeymoons, Hotels, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Africa offers endless opportunities for romance, making it an ideal destination for honeymooners. Imagine waking up to the roar of lion, enjoying a private dinner in the wild, or sailing on a dhow in the Indian Ocean, and you begin to understand why both Royal couples chose Africa for their honeymoons. There is something about […]

Where to enjoy fine dining when visiting South African wine estates

Where to enjoy fine dining when visiting South African wine estates

By on Jun 01, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany

While South African wines are starting to get the global recognition they deserve, it is still a little known fact to most travelers that the winelands in the cape region in South Africa are a culinary walhalla. Most of the best fine dining restaurants can be found at one of the famous vineyards. I’ll give […]

Star beds of Africa

Star beds of Africa

By on May 16, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa

Ask anyone who has been on safari in Africa what they remember about the landscapes, and there’s a high chance they will tell you about the seemingly endless African skies. By day you can look miles to the horizon, which is often shaped by hazy mountains, but come nightfall, the only place you want to […]

5 honeymoon destinations for every couple

5 honeymoon destinations for every couple

By on May 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Philippines, Qatar, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand

The upcoming months are among the most popular months to get married; in particular, May, June, and August are busy times for wedding planners and coordinators. While most weddings are planned way ahead of the actual wedding day, there are a few things that often get left to the last minute, and yes that includes […]