Driving in dense fog
Fog can turn a scenic South African drive into a demanding test of skill and awareness. Learn how to adjust speed, lighting, and decision-making to stay safe while travelling through mist-prone regions.
Should I follow the high roads or the back roads?
Choosing between high roads and back roads can shape the entire travel experience across Southern Africa. This article explores how both routes offer different rewards, from efficiency and comfort to unexpected encounters and deeper cultural connections.
Bloemfontein, a city often overlooked
Often treated as a stop along the N1, Bloemfontein reveals surprising cultural depth to those who stay.
South African mountain passes that add character to your journey
South Africa’s mountain passes turn ordinary road trips into stories worth telling.
Royalty where least expected: Prince Albert, a Karoo masterpiece
Prince Albert, framed by the Swartberg Mountains and the wide Karoo plains, blends heritage architecture, mountain passes and ethical country living.
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.
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.