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Absolutely 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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22 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...

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A 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...

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See 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...

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Experience 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...

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A 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...

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Betty’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...

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How 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...

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Getaway’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...

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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...

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Hike the unexplored paths on Peru’s ancient highway

Everyone’s heard of the Inca Trail, but there’s a fresher adventure to be had – trekking unexplored parts of Peru’s ancient highway. Words by Nick Dall. A well-packed llama will gladly walk 25...

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Get your head in the clouds on this Mpumalanga road trip

Panorama Route too busy for you? Try the Barberton geology route on Mpumalanga’s highest roads and explore its impressive heights. Exceptional sunset views from the Barberton Geotrail. Photo by Melanie...

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Zanzibar’s latest luxury beach lodge is pure heaven

This new stay at Bububu on the west coast of Zanzibar is worth saving up for. The aptly named Ocean Breeze restaurant at Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge. Photo by Teagan Cunniffe.. Also read: Greening the...

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A lost and found museum in Bloemfontein

A Bloemfontein museum’s collection is so interesting there’s now a book about it. The past is another country, they say. Yet for many South Africans, the Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) is still woven into...

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7 different ways to taste the Robertson Wine Valley

The advantage of living in Cape Town is that an adventure is just an hour or two away. Two girls from Durban (my friend Kirsten and I) got to explore the magic of Robertson during it’s Hands-on Harvest...

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Airbnb celebrates 10 years and announces exciting new offerings

From 16 listings to a whopping 4.5 million in 10 years – welcome to Airbnb’s host-led world. Airbnb head office in San Francisco is a cool space designed to put staff at the heart of its business....

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8 top-rated reads for the upcoming Easter holidays

From Barcelona and Sweden to Botswana and even space, these books will take you places. 1. Cult mystery (Bantam Press, R320) It’s been nearly 15 years since Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code hit the...

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Our favourite finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

There’s serious, very important and very impressive wildlife photography. And then there’s these delights that will make your heart go pop and maybe even elicit a belly laugh. The Comedy Wildlife...

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12 breathtaking coastal stays in Simon’s Town

Steeped in history and nautical vibes, Simon’s Town offers the best seaside holiday in Cape Town, at a fraction of the cost compared to other areas. Also read: 11 beautiful beach cottages for a superb...

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Relax your way through the weekend at the Breede River

In the heart of the Overberg in the Western Cape, you’ll find white sand dunes and a stretch of unspoilt beaches. Some friends and I decided to drive along the N2 passing Heidelberg, Swellendam and...

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