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13 wine stays worth dreaming about this summer
What better way to indulge in the remaining summer days than a weekend away at a wine farm. Sip, sleep and wake up to vineyard views in the mountains. Also read: 21 of the best pre-ordered picnics in...
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Eat your way through India at Kerala’s charming homestays
The best way to get a real taste of a country is to stay with the locals. Our food editor did just that in the south of India at Kerala, where spices and heritage homestays abound. Also read: a luxury...
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Sleep in the clouds on this Drakensberg hiking weekend away
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge is just 35km from the eastern border of Golden Gate Highlands National Park and forms part of an ambitious protected area called the Maloti Drakensberg Transfrontier Project....
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Tracking Cape Parrots through Hogsback’s beautiful forests
The Amathole Mountains are home to two precious species: the Cape parrot and yellowwood trees. Both are endangered, and the endemic birds need these trees. Janine Stephen visits an exquisite patch of...
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24 beautiful budget weekend escapes from Johannesburg
These are the best, beautiful and affordable accommodation options near Johannesburg – plan your perfect budget weekend away from the city. Just four hours drive or less, these are the top budget bush...
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Ed’s letter: Get a life. A lovely, stress-free one
Last year my friend, writer Helen Walne, began an interesting journey some of you might have read a bit about: she immersed herself in the sea and has been in a state of bliss ever since. Being...
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Chasing tail in the forests of Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and a guided walk in it’s forests can take an unexpected turn. Just as unique as any nature destination are the guides that inhabit them. In the...
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The locals’ guide to exploring the Boland and beyond
Beyond the Stellenbosch Winelands lies Paarl, the Breede River Valley, the Swartland and eventually the Cederberg, which all beckon with scenic splendour and a slower pace. The distances are greater,...
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Where to experience wonderful wetland worlds in South Africa
Wetlands are jewels of biodiversity and incredible destinations for wildlife watching. Station yourself at one of these and fall in love with a bird or three. Wetlands are biologically diverse...
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11 off-the-grid campsites in South Africa that are eco-friendly
Plan your next local nature escape now. Here are 12 off-the-grid campsites that are serious about reducing your carbon footprint and immersing you in nature. 1. Kokerboomkloof, Ai-Ais/Richtersveld...
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Getaway 4X4 Guide to Lesotho: the time traveller’s route
The southern part of Lesotho has a surprising archaeological history: it was once the domain of dinosaurs. They roamed sandstone valleys and lowlands, leaving behind footprints that fossilised and have...
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Wandering to waterfalls on the Krom River Trail
This brilliant day trip started out as a discussion on New Year’s Eve. This year, we wanted to find the best rock pools in the Western Cape, but we didn’t want drive more than an hour to get there. All...
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5 of the best summer harvest festivals in the Winelands
As long as wine has been harvested there have been festivals celebrating the occasion. Wine drinking, grape pressing, and music are common features, but the different regions and wine farms celebrate...
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11 unusual date ideas in and around Johannesburg
Looking for a great date idea? We’ve unearthed 11 fun and unusual date ideas in and around Johannesburg. Also read: 13 unusual places to eat in Joburg 1. CityROCK, Randburg R240 (for gear and entry,...
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Greening the big blue: eco-friendly travel in Zanzibar
Zanzibar’s gorgeous beaches, warm water and accessibility make it one of our favourite destinations. But this tourist influx is putting stress on the island. We explore four spots that are doing...
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News from afar
The great thing about travelling is leaving your life behind. But sometimes it can bring you back to life discovers our columnist. Photo by Christian Dembowski. The call came as I walked back from the...
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Getaway 4X4 Guide to Lesotho: the Southern saddle
This is one for the bucket list. Half in South Africa, half in Lesotho, this route has more mountain passes than you can waggle a wheel spanner at. It features no fewer than eight mountain passes and...
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13 Wilderness stays for seaside, lakeside & countryside living
South Africa’s very own lake district offers peace, beauty and adventure in equal parts. There’s plenty of variety in terms of accommodation too – plus good value. Photographs by Teagan Cunniffe. How...
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A hiker’s guide to keeping safe on Table Mountain
The recent brutal attacks on hikers near Kalk Bay, two separate and frightening incidents, have sent shockwaves through Cape Town’s hiking community. Many are asking if we’re still able to enjoy our...
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The locals’ guide to an ultimate Simonsberg getaway
Northern Stellenbosch is home to the Bottelary Hills Conservancy (founded in 1992), the Simonsberg Conservancy (founded in 2004) and the newer Banhoek Conservancy just south, created four years ago....
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