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12 ultimate desert thrills for adventure seekers
We lucky souls who call Southern Africa home have thousands of square kilometres of desert in which to soak up the warmth of the great outdoors. Jacques Marais uncovers a dozen destinations brimming...
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Letter from the editor: November 2016
A walk in the wild leads to new resolutions. A month ago I dragged photographer Teagan Cunniffe into the bush again. This time, we were at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, at the foot of the Warmwaterberg...
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In-your-face pie
Photo by Genaro Bardy. Our columnist bites off more than he can chew at a legendary pizza parlour in New York. When I’m travelling I often avoid swanky restaurants because I don’t have my good shoes...
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The most astounding wildlife photography of 2016
What does it take to capture a world-class wildlife photograph? If you don’t live in the bush, or you aren’t keen on spending the value of a decent middle-entry car on your camera lenses, or you’re...
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Blackcurrant panna cotta with pansy jelly
Summer time means it’s time to put away the crumble, and start eating panna cotta. Finally. This dish pairs beautifully with the Earthbound Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, which (according to our...
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The inside guide to Soweto: beyond Vilakazi Street
In this inside guide, Niq Mhlongo, a writer born and bred in Soweto, takes us through his hometown and insists that people who only go to Vilakazi Street and think they know Soweto, are like people who...
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The changing tides of Durban
There are currents of change swirling through this multicultural, balmy city. With urban regeneration projects everywhere, and Durbanite entrepreneurs taking the front seat on how they want their city...
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Walking in Mana Pools: church of the wild
If you walk in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, you will be changed, they say. But like any sacred space, you must tread here with great respect, writes Scott Ramsay. The bull elephant walked straight towards us,...
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What it’s like to run in the most remote region of Madagascar
I recently spent three weeks in Madagascar. The first six days was to cover an inaugural trail run that took place in the Diana Region – a remote area on the island’s north west coast. The race, called...
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35 places to start dreaming about for 2017
As part of my job as Getaway‘s Photo Editor, I travel around South Africa and have photographed (and occasionally written about) a lot of locations. To put that into perspective, about 150 throughout...
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Top 10 African island breaks
When most people think of sunny beach holidays, their minds jump to the Caribbean or Mediterranean. However, there are a fair share of island getaways in Africa where you can get that quintessential...
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22 of the best New Year’s Eve parties in South Africa
2016 is almost over and 2017 is looming on the horizon. Wondering where to party or what to do in South Africa this New Year’s Eve? We’ve picked out 22 of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties and events...
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A book lover’s guide to Cape Town
There is no better souvenir than a book to mark your visit to a place. I for one collect books everywhere I go and especially love the hunt for a good book in second-hand bookstores. I always think of...
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15 cherry-picked accommodation spots in Kenton-on-Sea
This pretty Eastern Cape town has bush, beach, river and lagoon and that it makes very popular during peak season – which is why you should book these 15 gems cherry-picked by Pippa de Bruyn as soon as...
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A beautiful timelapse to distract yourself from everything
We’re long past the stage where a timelapse of a beach at sunset will impress anyone other than your mom. (That’s her job, after all; and even she’s starting to wish you’d stop spending your money on...
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Pick of the parks: four gems in the North West
Everybody has heard of Pilanesberg and Madikwe, but there are 13 more parks in the north-western corner of our country that I didn’t know much about. So I set out to uncover the ‘secret gems’ travel...
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6 hides every wildlife photographer must visit
Eye-to-eye is the best way to capture superb animal shots. Photographic safari specialist David Rogers rates his top hides in Southern Africa. The recent flurry of photographic innovations, such as...
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Letter from the editor: December 2016
We suggest a few diversion tactics in this issue that will help you get through any group holiday, sanity intact. My brother has an excellent ‘festive season’ policy: no material gifts, only...
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23 enchanting and affordable tented camps
Whether you’re after comfort or luxury, we rounded up our favourite tented camps for all tastes. In the bush 1. Pafuri River Camp Pafuri, Limpopo Province Nights perfect for stargazing at Pafuri River...
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20 things to do and see in Woodstock Cape Town
The vibey heart of Cape Town is filled with plenty of interesting places and people and it’s best explored on foot as every side road and backstreet tells a story. Here are some of the main things to...
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