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11 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Cape Town
As more and more people embrace a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, so more and more restaurants and cafes open their doors. We went looking for some of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Cape...
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5 breathtaking hiking trails near Joburg
Gautengers, did you know the ultimate hiking route is on your doorstep? If you have a week or more, try this circular route into Limpopo and Mpumalanga and experience beautiful forests, tumbling...
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The 6 wildlife photo tips you need to shoot like a pro
Capturing a unique photograph in the wild is all about patience, experience, and a fair amount of luck. Unfortunately you’ll need some decent and often expensive camera gear too, but the good news is...
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Getaway’s top-rated accommodation in White River and Hazyview
In our ongoing search for the best accommodation in South Africa, we sent our professional reviewer, Pippa de Bruyn, to find the best accommodation in the Lowveld, from White River to Hazyview. Using...
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The only gorilla trekking story you’ll ever need to read
It was Darrel Bristow-Bovey’s bucket-list wish to see the gorillas of Virunga. We sent him, and there he discovered a surprising, beautiful kind of heartache. Photos by Teagan Cunniffe. Gorillas are...
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An ear-piece that lets you speak any language
Well, of all the things people have done after meeting a beautiful French girl, this takes the cake. This new piece of wearable technology, from Waverly Labs, is called ‘The Pilot.’ As you can see...
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A letter from the editor: June 2016
Have you heard about the case of the headless bodies discovered in a prestigious Cape Town suburb? Body after lifeless body littered pretty gardens, heads nowhere to be found. The spaces had some...
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Video: The day I met David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough turned 90 earlier this month with all manner of congratulatory tributes pouring in. We particularly liked these three: the day the penguins, gorillas and and lyrebird met...
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Everything you need to know about Maun
Maun is nobody’s final destination in Botswana, right? Yet the locals adore it. Kati Auld found out why it’s worth a longer visit. Photographs by Tyson Jopson. Dust and sunset, as workers wait for...
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How to react when a lion is licking your tent
Get ready to meet your new role model: this cameraperson. This jaw-dropping video was first posted on the Kgalagadi Sightings Facebook page, by someone who doesn’t know the meaning of fear. It was...
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The ultimate Overberg motorbike route: Cape Town to Mossel Bay
It’s every adventure motorbiker’s dream to ride a beautiful, challenging dirt road. Even better when it’s for the first time. Chris Davies and Tyson Jopson did that on this spectacular motorbike route...
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What’s the point of travelling alone?
It doesn’t matter how self-sufficient you are, when you travel alone, you get lonely. It happens every time, and even though you know it’s coming it can still take you by surprise. Also read: Strolling...
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Ficksburg accommodation: 7 beautiful cottages for under R375
In our ongoing search for the best accommodation in South Africa, we sent our professional reviewer, Pippa de Bruyn, to find the best accommodation in Ficksburg and the Maluti Mountains. Here are her...
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Getaway’s favourite winter recipes
The best way to get through winter is by cooking delicious, warming recipes and eating them by the fire. Here are some of our most popular winter recipes to help you through the chilly months. Rustic...
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The whiz list: 15 pub quiz nights in Cape Town
Winter in Cape Town might mean you have to give up cocktails on the balcony for a few months, but there’s still plenty of indoor entertainment. Gather your mates, order some comfort food and test your...
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Springbok bobotie recipe
Bobotie is one of the most versatile dishes in the South African heritage recipe repertoire. This venison version has subtle notes of sumac, cassia, cloves and fragrant pink pepper – the perfect...
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Roasted cauliflower and couscous burger
This delicious veggie burger, made from roasted cauliflower and spiced with dukkah, is a welcome vegetarian alternative to a grilled black mushroom on a bun. Chef Khanya Mzongwana (of Off The Wall...
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The most heavenly places to go tiger fishing
Fishing, I’m told, is all about being in the know – and now I know the best spots for tiger fishing. Coincidentally, these striped water dogs happen to live in heavenly places. For the full story,...
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These bike share schemes are the best way to see Europe’s big cities
Heading to Europe? Then take to the roads in the cheapest way possible – with a European bike share scheme. They’re convenient, affordable and a great way to get to know a city without blistered feet...
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Find snow this weekend: follow the cold to Clarens
Bit chilly hey? This time last year I tried to make the most of it and went on a last-minute trip to catch sight of snow with my sister. It seems like right now there’s another good forecast of snow...
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