A travelling itinerary for wine lovers
The Cape Winelands offer a refined journey through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, each with its own character, history and signature wines.
Why does Namibia not allow animal products from South Africa?
Many travellers are surprised when Namibia confiscates meat products at the border,but the rules are closely linked to foot-and-mouth disease control.
Only 'braaivleis', or soup and pancakes, on a camping holiday?
Winter camping in South Africa is expanding beyond the traditional braai.
Baking without an oven: Good to know when on holiday
Baking without an oven transforms holiday cooking into an adventure across Southern Africa’s wild spaces. Discover how simple tools, sunlight, and glowing coals can turn remote campsites into warm kitchens filled with flavour and memory.
Full board or self-catering, which will suit my budget?
Explore how geography, budget, and sustainability shape the choice between full board and self-catering accommodation for your journey.
The utensils that a camp kitchen cannot be without
The right utensils often determines campsite harmony and can turn the camp kitchen into the heart of outdoor travel.
Food traditions to uphold when travelling
Food traditions in Southern Africa reveal culture, history, and hospitality, from braais and sadza to kapana and peri-peri chicken.