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.
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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.
Never again: towing a caravan on gravel roads
Towing a caravan on gravel roads can turn dream holidays into rattling cautionary tales.
Only 'braaivleis', or soup and pancakes, on a camping holiday?
Winter camping in South Africa is expanding beyond the traditional braai.