Is it safe for women to travel alone in South Africa?
South Africa can be a rewarding destination for women travelling alone, provided independence is paired with preparation.
Seven places worth visiting around Cape Town
Cape Town becomes even more enticing when you look beyond the city centre.
Is the Central Kalahari Game Reserve on your bucket list?
Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers remarkable wildlife, cultural history and wilderness.
Exploring the southernmost point of Africa
Cape Agulhas is more than the place where two oceans officially meet; it makes a memorable journey to the bottom of Africa.
The pros and cons of cashless travel in South Africa
South Africa is increasingly friendly to cashless travellers, but should you really leave the cash at home?
Where can I find the best river cruise in Southern Africa?
Forget rushing from one safari vehicle to another. On the Chobe River, elephants come to the water while your boat drifts quietly past.
Elephant Sands: For the love of elephants
As the world observes World Elephant Day today, The Travel Thread takes you to Elephant Sands in northern Botswana, where wild elephants roam freely around an open waterhole just metres from your seat.