Oh shucks! The high fuel price ruined my planned holiday
South Africa’s rising fuel prices are reshaping the way travellers plan their holidays, turning dream road trips into careful calculations.
Mariana Balt
Camping when it is freezing cold: how to survive
Freezing-weather camping is not for the careless, but with smart preparation, it can become one of winter’s most rewarding adventures.
Five novel ideas for this coming winter holiday
From desert roads to hot springs and star beds, Southern Africa offers imaginative destinations for winter escapes.
The jewels of the Northern Cape
The Northern Cape offers some of South Africa’s most remarkable yet underrated journeys, from roaring waterfalls to desert silence and star-heavy skies.
Visiting South Africa’s east coast in winter
South Africa’s east coast proves winter does not always mean wool blankets and grey skies.
Best places in southern Africa for birdwatching
From the Okavango Delta to the West Coast, Southern Africa offers world-class birdwatching across diverse landscapes.
Winter is Kruger time: how recent floods have reshaped South Africa’s iconic park
Kruger’s winter safari season remains one of South Africa’s finest, even after the powerful 2026 floods reshaped roads, camps and landscapes.