Mokala magic - a gem in the centre of South Africa
Mokala National Park, roughly halfway between Johannesburg and Cape Town, offers a rare conservation-focused safari in the Northern Cape.
Stays & Spaces
Features and reviews of lodges, guesthouses, and unique places to call home while travelling.
Namibia makes another dream come true - a journal
A long dreamed-of journey finally became reality as a carefully-planned December road trip took Mike and Lynette Spencer from Barberton, South Africa, into Namibia’s vast and ever-changing landscapes.
Popular destinations around South Africa's hot springs
From the bushveld of Limpopo to the dry valleys of the Northern Cape, South Africa’s hot springs offer slower, more grounded travel destinations.
Tsitsikamma: As lyrical as its landscape
Tsitsikamma National Park blends forest, river and sea along the Garden Route for beauty, adventure and relaxation.
Exploring the City of Gold: Johannesburg in layers
Johannesburg rewards engagement rather than observation. Its stories emerge through conversation, cuisine and contrast, offering depth to travellers willing to look closer.
Blydepoort Dam - one of Limpopo’s best-kept secrets
Blydepoort Dam offers a quieter counterpoint to Limpopo’s better-known landmarks, combining water, layered escarpment views, and a strong sense of peace.
Kariba: The sea that is not a sea
Lake Kariba offers vast horizons, wildlife-rich shores and a peaceful rhythm shaped by water and history.