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How to do SA’s most famous hike: the Otter Trail
Next year, the Otter Trail, South Africa’s oldest and most popular hiking trail turns 50. We sent a first-timer, and then got her to interview some folk who have all done it differently. Read on and...
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Discover secret spots on a Sunshine Coast road trip
There’s a stretch of coastline between the Tsitsikamma and Port Alfred that’s said to get more hours of sunlight than the rest of South Africa. Veer off the N2 to find unspoilt holiday spots in the...
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Discover a world of high-altitude trails in the Dolomites
The Dolomites in Italy’s South Tyrol are an exquisite and comfortingly safe environment for new and experienced hikers. Our food editor and Brandon de Kock tried it out. Photographs by Brandon de Kock....
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3 of the best sandwich recipes for your next road trip
The next time you head out for a road-trip or hike, consider these three sandwich recipes. They are delicious, filling and will remain super-fresh for anything between two to five hours without turning...
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This Chennai man feeds 8000 parakeets every day
These parakeets relocated to the city of Chennai after the Southeast Asia floods in 2006 – and the roof of Joseph Sekar’s camera repair shop has become a feeding sanctuary for them. Vimeo They are fed...
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14 epic destinations for women who travel solo
Love exploring a place on no one else’s timeline but your own, but worry about safety? We asked seven women where they went on their own, why they loved it, and what their solo travel strategy is. Here...
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Are you going my way?
Sure, GPS will take you places – just not always the right places. A serene landscape shot by Teagan Cunniffe. I was in Rwanda with Teagan Cunniffe, Getaway’s photographer, and she had just shown me...
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Why Gonarezhou National Park should be your next rugged adventure
The success of Gonarezhou National Park has placed it in the same league as Mana Pools, Kaokoveld and the Okavango. A genuine wilderness area with teeming wildlife, unique landscapes and a self-drive...
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9 pet-friendly hikes and walking trails
Furry friends make the best outdoor companions. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of pet-friendly hikes in South Africa. So get out those walking shoes and grab a handful of dog biscuits. Also read: do...
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Soaring over Kenya’s Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon
It was cold and dark. Hippos grumbled and hyenas called as I peered through the gloom. I could just make out a basket lying on its side, a deflated hot air balloon spread out on the ground. We were...
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The final winner for #MyCanonWorld is up!
If you’re interested in photography, you can’t have missed the awesome competition we’ve been running with Canon over on Instagram. We wanted to show that you don’t need expensive gear or long visits...
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Pop-up restaurants: 6 unique dining experiences in South Africa
Pop-up restaurants are making unusual food more accessible in South Africa and provide snazzier, more exotic options that aren’t explored in everyday South African households. ‘Pop-ups’ come with more...
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Ed’s letter: We’re doing okay, South Africa
Every country has its assets, say Sonya Schoeman. After a recent trip overseas she decides South Africa has many. On July 16, my partner and I were speeding down a three-lane highway outside Beirut,...
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In the car with Ma
The best way to get to know someone is to take them on a road trip. Even if it’s someone you already know… Sweeping down and around the Maluti Mountains. Photo by Tyson Jopson. If you had to make a Top...
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Budget Lesotho: a snowy 4X4 adventure
‘Africa’ and ‘snow’ are not commonly found in the same sentence. So when the opportunity arose to put a Fortuner into Lesotho’s fresh white powder I booked a flight. My friend and Lesotho local Glenn...
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Fish Hoek: an underrated Cape Town stay
Swim in a warm sea and walk in the mountains without having to get in your car – base yourself here in Fish Hoek and enjoy the best family location in Cape Town. Also read: Southern charm – a guide to...
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The Wild Coast: an offbeat guide to Port St Johns
Nature, health, sun and beautiful beaches. Port St Johns is a place where you can find your soul – plus a whole lot of magic. Skip to the Port St Johns travel planner Gorgeous sunset close to the old...
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25 things to do on rainy days in Cape Town
There’s plenty to do on rainy days in Cape Town and all of these activities are either indoors or under cover, so you won’t get wet. We found 25 cool things to do in Cape Town – even when it’s raining....
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Rome on a high note
On a hot summer’s day, our columnist finds the coolest place in the city. Rome by Luc Mercelis. It was Piano Day in the Borghese Gardens. I don’t know if Piano Day is a regular thing or if I was just...
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10 of the best potjie tips from Getaway readers
Nothing brings South Africans together quite like a potjie, simmering away gently for hours – and nothing divides them as fast as someone trying to stir it. We asked for your all-time best potjie tips...
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