A best-of-both weekend escape to the Golden Gate Hotel
If you like to have the best of both worlds – access to city comforts and exceptional natural beauty in peaceful mountain surroundings – then the Golden Gate Hotel is the perfect springboard for...
View ArticleGetaway’s top 20 guides to South Africa’s small coastal towns
Home to nearly 1500km of coastline, we figured you might need some help when tackling South Africa’s incredible seaside. Holiday better with these tips from our inside guides and thorough accommodation...
View ArticleHow to take better holiday photos
Capture those magical holiday moments with these tips from Getaway’s Teagan Cunniffe using photographer Bruce Geils’ image of his daughter. Also read: 5 pro photography tips Bruce says… Equipment...
View ArticleBetty’s Bay, the coastal town home to South Africa’s best sunsets
With beaches, fynbos, penguins and whales there’s loads to see in Betty’s Bay. But, there’s only one place to be for sundowners – your stoep. The insider: Nick Dall has been going to Betty’s Bay since...
View ArticleA back-to-basics adventure in McGregor that’ll teach you to survive
This customisable wilderness experience in McGregor could save your life one day, but it’s the learning that’s the biggest delight anyway. Also read: Don’t die while hiking: survival tips from a pro...
View ArticleExperience an unusual Mauritius at this sustainable glamping stay
It’s quite unlike anything else in Mauritius, the antithesis of cookie-cutter resort. Words by Keith Bain. Otentic was the island’s first ‘glamping’ experience, occupying a grass embankment alongside a...
View ArticleSee the Cederberg risen from the ashes
After almost two years of rejuvenation since the devastating 2016 fires, a road trip might make you one of the first to re-visit its open spaces and much-loved hiking attractions. The stunning Wolfberg...
View ArticleA wildlife conservation conversation about elephants with Dr Paula Kahumbu
“The elephant’s survival is in jeopardy across Africa. Poaching is high due to the rising price of ivory. In addition, elephants are losing their habitat and are increasingly coming into conflict with...
View Article22 pet-friendly breaks for a hound holiday in the Western Cape
Most of us like to travel with our pets, but it’s not always easy to find places that permit our furry friends. Having a dog of my own that loves to take me on adventures, I set about scouring the...
View ArticleAbsolutely everything you need to know about 4X4ing Lesotho
This 4X4 Lesotho Guide features eight routes, tried-and-tested gradings, GPS coordinates and navigation tips guaranteed to both inspire and equip you for your next off-road adventure. Photo by Tyson...
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