Best places to camp in SA before winter arrives
From Kruger’s wildlife-rich camps to De Hoop’s coastal dunes and the Drakensberg’s towering cliffs, cooler days and quieter sites create the perfect outdoor escape during autumn.
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Where to travel in March as southern Africa enters its quiet prime
March is one of southern Africa’s best-kept travel secrets. From Cape Town’s calm coastline to Botswana’s rising delta waters and Namibia’s glowing deserts, this is a month at ease with itself.
Paternoster: Salt air, white walls and a necessary detour
Paternoster, just two hours from Cape Town, is a West Coast gem that proves that simplicity can be irresistible.
Discover the novel side of Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Golden Gate Highlands National Park offers a quiet, richly textured escape in the Free State highlands.
7 Novel facts not everybody knows about Skukuza
Skukuza is far more than a convenient base in the Kruger National Park. Its position on the Sabie River, its layered history and its ongoing scientific role create a place that feels lived in, not staged.
Travelling through the Karoo: must-visit destinations on an itinerary
A road trip through the Karoo reveals far more than a stretch of highway between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Kirstenbosch: South Africa’s own Garden of Eden
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, on the slopes of Table Mountain, showcases the extraordinary diversity of South Africa’s indigenous flora.