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Journeys & Road Trips

Stories of culture, communities, traditions, and meaningful encounters that make a trip memorable.

Why on earth would I want to travel to the Free State?

Why on earth would I want to travel to the Free State?

The Free State might seem like a province to pass through, yet it offers wide skies, sandstone cliffs, towns rich in history and destinations like Clarens, the Golden Gate Highlands and the Gariep Dam.

Wet roads and wild places: navigating tar and gravel after rain

Wet roads and wild places: navigating tar and gravel after rain

Travelling in or after rain safely means slowing down, reading the terrain, and respecting the weather’s power.

Travelling safely but without losing your sense of adventure

Travelling safely but without losing your sense of adventure

Travelling safely in Southern Africa does not mean giving up adventure, whether you're hiking in the Drakensberg, going on safaris in Kruger or having coastal experiences along the Garden Route.

Wild within reach: secret spots within a day’s drive from South Africa’s biggest cities

Wild within reach: secret spots within a day’s drive from South Africa’s biggest cities

Each of South Africa’s biggest cities hides a secret: within a few hours’ drive lie wild escapes where mountains, valleys, and wildlife unfold.

Is it worthwhile to visit the Kruger National Park in summer?

Is it worthwhile to visit the Kruger National Park in summer?

Summer in the Kruger National Park is not only about heat and thunderstorms but a season of renewal, where the bush is alive with new life, spectacular birding, and dramatic skies.

What the landscape you are travelling through means to its people

What the landscape you are travelling through means to its people

Southern Africa’s landscapes are more than scenery but connect people to memory, identity, and spirituality across cultures and generations.

Oh, shucks, it's almost the December holidays, which means it's time to set out on a journey!

Oh, shucks, it's almost the December holidays, which means it's time to set out on a journey!

The December holidays in southern Africa bring sunshine, open roads, and destinations rich in character.