10 South African national parks perfect for day trips
See the best nature has to offer on a day trip to one of the spectacular national parks across South Africa. Ideally, you want to spend plenty of time immersed in these incredible wild places, but...
View ArticleHow to get your best Big Five photos ever
How do you capture images of the Big Five that are original and striking? Our photographer Teagan Cunniffe gives some tips on how to nail these shots. 1. Elephants Storms approach the wide open grassy...
View Article7 sustainable practices to protect our oceans
With International Coastal Cleanup Day (16 September 2017) and National Marine Week (10-15 October 2017) around the corner, it’s time to find ways to be better to our seas. Saving our oceans starts at...
View ArticleWhy Kathmandu will capture your heart
For photojournalist, Samantha Reinders, Kathmandu is as striking as the first time she visited 15 years ago. She reveals the allure of Nepal’s capital and tells us about the magic that keeps taking her...
View ArticleEd’s letter: 5 contending trips for your 50th
My siblings and I have a tradition: three times a year we take each other away for a birthday weekend, somewhere splendid and nurturing. With the siblings Cathrin and Kilaan. For two days, the birthday...
View Article23 of Getaway’s favourite affordable Karoo cottages under R500
Looking for an affordable weekend break in the Karoo? These cottages and guest farms are some of our favourites and all under R500 per person per night (you might have to go with friends) and come...
View ArticleThe best whale-watching route to Cape Agulhus
It’s whale season in the Southern Cape. If you’re there to see the whales, explore beyond Hermanus and take in the breathtaking coastline they swim past and the inland places lost in time. The top of...
View Article12 movies that make you want to pack your bags
What’s not to love about movies? They inspire wanderlust and introduce us to the beauty of places from a chair. These dreamy locations will make you want to quit your job, live out of a suitcase and...
View ArticleSurfing the desert dunes of Namibia in a 4X4
Imagine sitting on top of a dune 35 storeys high, nose face 37-degrees down. 4X4ing through the Namib Desert on a dune tour is a heart-pumping adventure of slip faces, shipwrecks and ghost towns –...
View ArticleThe 7 types of hikers you’re likely to meet on a moutain
Deputy Editor, Tyson Jopson found that the first rule of hiking should be finding hikers you can trust. Which kind of hiker are you? ‘Why do we climb mountains?’ If you’re one of the authors of this...
View ArticleKhomani San Landscape spotlights South African Heritage
The declaration of the ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape as a World Heritage site marks a significant progress for the ǂKhomani San, who are also known as ‘the first people’. Sunset at the Erin Game Range....
View Article7 free things to do in Durban
The 031 is South Africa’s playground thanks to her lovely beaches, but there’s more that you can dive into – and it’s for free! History buffs can spend hours at any one of the museums and art lovers...
View ArticleMust see: 21 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) gives recognition to sites around the world with extraordinary beauty, whether natural or cultural. All sites must...
View ArticleTaste Kerala: the best dal recipe from South India
The best way to get a real taste of a new place is to stay with the locals. This is why we chose to explore the south of India via her heritage homestays. Read the full story about our Food Editor’s...
View Article7 of the coolest neighbourhoods to explore in SA
South African locals give us the inside scoop on the trendiest, must-see neighbourhoods across the country. Explore these cities differently. This is how to find the best social spots, excellent foodie...
View ArticleTop tips and recipes for a perfect picnic
Keep your picnic practical and portable with a delicious spread (good for grown-ups and children) that can be prepped ahead. Here are all the picnic recipes and hacks you need for the perfect summer...
View Article8 of the best Drakensberg hikes recommended by experts
This mountain range should be on every hiker’s must-do list. Our five experts have spent significant time up there and recommend these great routes for you. Also read: 12 escapes in the Northern...
View ArticleFoodie escapes: where local celebrity chefs go on holiday
On holiday, you want to put your feet up and relax. Adding cooking duties to the schedule is the last chore anyone wants, but what happens when cooking plays a huge role in your life? I spoke to five...
View ArticleSolo travel: why Stellenbosch is a great place to visit alone
Being from Johannesburg, I’ve had very few experiences in the Cape wine regions, but Stellenbosch has always been high on my destination list. I waited, but received no wedding invites and none of my...
View Article14 night-time adventures for thrill seekers
Evenings aren’t just for winding down. They’re for adventures too. These activities will have you racing around your city, boogying in an ice rink and climbing walls that move. Seize the night this...
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