South Africa Travel

As the travel bug continues to spread its wings, South African globetrotters are eagerly scouting for the next hotspots...

Captivating exploration and transformative experiences as we unveil a carefully curated selection of Destinations...

South Africans looking for a change of scenery and better economic prospects can benefit from investment migration programs.

In August and September, the wildflower displays on the Cape West Coast and the in the Northern Cape are considered to be among ..

International travel to and from South Africa is allowed subject to health and safety protocols...

Instead of rushing through Limpopo on your journey to the bushveld, slow down, have a good look around the Blyde River Canyon...

The winter rains transform Namaqua National Park into shades of pinks, yellows, oranges and just about any colour imaginable ...

Madikwe: big skies, wide open plains the meeting of Bushveld and Kalahari and all the mercurial diversity this entails...

In 2002 the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park was founded and the process of dropping the fence between the Mozambique and...

This year Oudtshoorn celebrates its 16th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees. But should you tire of the buzz...

The vineyards, orchards and olive groves of Route 60/62 from Worcester to Oudtshoorn promise a bounty at pit stops along the ...

Discover an alternative Addo with a trio of treats. One night quaint-on-a-budget, one-night comfy-does-it, and one-night break...

There can be no better place in South Africa to park a caravan than at the Storms River Mouth campsite, in the Tsitsikamma ...

An African wildlife safari is surely on most travel bucket lists for 2015. To get round to ticking this one off, you don’t need...

We have just returned from a relaxing weekend at Rust de Winter Dam Resort, a fantastic nature resort in Limpopo that is ideal...

S.A.'s vast landscapes are an explorer's paradise, but reaching beautiful spots often requires an off-road vehicle...

Last year the bits and pieces of protected wilderness along the Garden Route were gathered together into the third most popular destination...

This unforgettable self drive route through the famous Garden Route is right up there with the most scenic road trips in the world

Marataba’s elusive location in a hidden section of Marakele National Park makes it one of the most desirable safari...

Gamkaberg Nature Reserve’s reputation as one of Africa’s finest is well deserved. Enjoy a sky-high picnic, scramble up a forest ..

On a recent trip to the Kruger National Park to#tellbetterstories, we were looking for something a bit different, not just the...

With Natural Heritage status, Mhlopeni Nature Reserve is considered one of the most beautiful conservancies in South Africa....

This year’s Wine on the River festival in Robertson was a great success, showing that wine tourism is growing as healthily...

Nairobi is Kenya’s principal economic, administrative and cultural centre. Its cosmopolitan charms, such as the vibrant culture...

Travel bloggers, Jeff and Kerryn, from Pass The Map caught their first glimpse of the Victoria Falls out of an airplane window...

Earlier this month I posted about my adventure in the Northern Cape to see the annual floral display mother nature puts...

I’ve been dreaming about seeing the West Coast and Northern Cape flowers for years! Growing up in Jozi’s concrete wonderland...

Enjoy the sounds and sightings at this rustic picnic spot while your picnic fire blazes, then wander off to the lookout deck...

Situated 400km off the coast of East Africa, Madagascar is roughly two and a half times the size of Great Britain...

After many years of being in the shadows, the remote Luambe National Park in Zambia’s wonderful Luangwa Valley is about...

If you'd enjoy spending a night or two along the Orange River banks, you'd probably be interested in the Namaqua 4x4 Eco-trail...

Chris Davies and Tyson Jopson did that on this spectacular motorbike route through the Overberg, in search of the best dirt...

The Magaliesberg, which is right here on our doorstep is the ideal hiking destination - obviously one's main concern when...

Of course, everyone who thinks of travelling to South Africa wants to visit the world famous Kruger National Park and Cape Town...

We went looking for some of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Cape Town, and we found some great eateries – whether...

This jaw-dropping video was first posted on the Kgalagadi Sightings Facebook page, by someone who doesn’t know...

Crook's Corner is in a national park situated in the Limpopo Province, a great place for historians, bird watchers and adventures.

As you travel through the Mpumalanga, you may have various Jock of the Bushveld experiences. You'll come across statues, memorials

Travelling on the Rovos Rail means you'll enjoy fine foods and wines, not to mention sleeping compartments fit for royalty...

Italy was an afterthought. It may have been a brilliant afterthought, but still, it was never in the plans. But with two weeks...

Popular tourist destinations in Botswana are only a small piece of what the country has to offer. Botswana is home to a treasure

Did you know only six percent of the Kruger National Park is accessible to visitors via the main public roads?...

Few come close to the Vhembe District of the Limpopo province, which is a real pity because this area is filled with culture...

At first, the instructions on your European rail pass seem too good to be true. Validate the pass on the day of your first trip...

I set off to find antiques and great deals in the Overberg, and discovered the only thing I didn’t bargain for is how many...

When you find out that Swaziland is the smallest country in Africa you probably wonder what on earth you could find to do there...

Here are the results: 12 wonderfully remote South African havens. 12 remote camps and cottages around South Africa..

We sent Justus Visagie on a near-impossible mission: find the roses among the thorns in Bloemfontein, the Free State’s bristly...

Just one flight, one hour away from OR Tambo, is Maputo, Mozambique. And only a 90-minute boat ride from the bustling city...

Melanie van Zyl packs a family into a 4×4 camper for a 3000-kilometre trip to see the best of Botswana in 10 adventure-charged...

In Spain's spectacular city Seville, it seemed that every person we talked to was proud of Christopher Columbus...

I’ve learnt through prior experience to never read one of Darrel Bristow-Bovey’s Getaway columns in public spaces...

Citrusdal is a thriving farming district by trade but has been dragged kicking and screaming into tourism. It’s well worth the...

The picture that usually springs to mind of an African safari is the quintessential game vehicle roaming across sweeping plains...

Located in Naivasha in Kenya, Hell’s Gate National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, flora and over 100 species of birds...

On St Helena, one of Earth’s most isolated inhabited islands, jaw-dropping landscapes, fascinating natural history...

Sani Pass becomes busier than Durban's city morning traffic when it snows on the Drakensberg or in Lesotho...

Once a farming hub, the Baviaanskloof is now slowly being transformed into a space where wildlife and man live in harmony...

It can be tricky to book public campsites in Botswana’s national parks and reserves. Some campsites are run by private...

Taking a good panorama image is harder than it looks. In our October 2015 Masterclass we talk about stitching the perfect...

Vuyi Qubeka goes to Swaziland expecting poverty and boiling resentment for its king. But what she finds is something...

Unique accommodation in Paternoster, wigwam style, another little gem that is well worth investigating. Ever heard of glamping?

R35 gets you into the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, one of South Africa’s 10 national constant gardens...

There’s nothing quite like travelling by train, listening to the rhythmic rumble as the wheels clack over the tracks and the...

From fragrant food to pungent streets, from sweet fruit shakes to brightly coloured temples and iridescent seas, there’s...

If you thought flower viewing was limited to the West Coast during spring, you’d be mistaken. Here’s a list of where to see...

Cape Canopy Tour was recently placed second on the list of the world’s hottest new tourism experiences for 2015 by Lonely Planet.

Kingsley Holgate, Africa's supreme Land Rover adventurer and philanthropist, will begin his next world-first geographic and ...

Calvinia is small. It’s a dusty town ringed by copper mountains and creaky windmills. Once a year, its weathered face blossoms...

Much has been written about the charming Karoo village of Prince Albert, but there is more to this town than pretty houses...

In late March 2015 I went to France in search of the best, and most affordable, European skiing destination for South Africans...

Capetonians are often accused of being arrogant or blase about the idyllic paradise they call home. Whether this is true or not...

I have always wanted to capture the landscape of Namibia on camera so I started planning my journey. During my research...

Here are eight places that are worth stopping at for a pie along the N2 highway. All being fresh, homemade and tasty...

I went on a quest to root out the tradition of storytelling in KwaZulu-Natal and found these great places to visit...

For wildlife and open spaces, Chris Davies, Tyson Jopson and Scott Ramsay detour off the N2 to visit five SANParks that join...

Citrusdal is a thriving farming district by trade but has been dragged kicking and screaming into tourism. I’ll be honest...

Scott Ramsay has been to some of the most untouched regions on the planet. In all his years of exploring, he counts his visits...

We didn’t stop on the way to eat or drink as we were in too much of a hurry to get to Bakgatla Resort and indulge in a weekend...

Claire Fulton treats herself to a day out of town, one that starts with a farm breakfast under Lady's Slipper Mountain...

“28 kilometres! Are you crazy?!” The kids are not exactly enamoured about the idea of an eight hour hike to see some waterfalls...

I’ve always loved the colours of the Bo Kaap beckoning from the slopes of Signal Hill, but never managed to get close to that...

Hluhluwe, iSimangaliso, Ithala, Phinda – these parks take priority, but there are other wonderful options in KZN ...

Locals warned him of Stanford’s pull, but it wasn’t until he made a right-turn to this Overberg village that Fred Hatman felt...

At the foot of the Lebombo mountains, just south of Swaziland, lies a destination that not only resembles Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba..

A temperate climate, deep historical roots and a well developed tourist infrastructure make Mossel Bay far more than just...

Want to spend your year careening from one crazy music festival to the next, while getting a taste of different African countries?

Virtually unexplored, and thus sadly misunderstood, there is so much more to Chad than perceived...

I recently took a trip out into the Umgeni River Valley and had the privilege of seeing a lot of the undiscovered natural beauty..

So many stories are written about Wakkerstroom. They feature the same people and they all say the same...

Stutterheim certainly has a tense history but is now quite the magnet for nature lovers...

Stuck on something to do in Joburg this weekend, but don’t want to break the bank? Then you’re exactly like me and I’m taking a ..

Watch gorgeous scenery in Indonesia unfold in this magical travel video. If you have an itch to travel, these breathtaking...

Take a trip to Southbroom, a village tucked between two rivers on KZN’s South Coast that has conservation and recreation as its...

If someone had told me that two action-packed days would not be time enough to see and do everything in a small Klein Karoo...

Family holidays. Just those two words are enough to evoke a multitude of memories: sandy and sun burnt days on the beach...

Reunion Island is one of the most photogenic places you’ll ever see. From the mountains dense with mango trees to the streets...

Wellington, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, lies in a beautiful valley on the banks of the Kromme River, at the foot of the ..

A short 4 day trip into Ethiopia - a trip into what we forever will call ‘The Most Inhospitable Inhospitable Place on Earth.’...

On a recent trip to the north and south of Thailand I was lucky enough to experience some of the magic this country holds...

From spicy curries to Dutch-inspired stews, get your fix of traditional South African dishes at these six eateries...

Nothing ruins a holiday quicker than a horrid room, no matter how temporary the arrangement. After almost two decades of...

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has recently launched a new ‘super ship’, the SS Catherine, to ply the Rhône River in the south...

Drive less than an hour and a half from Johannesburg and you can find yourself in some of South Africa’s most beautiful areas...

All roads lead to Barrydale, or so it seems. You cart choose Thomas Bain's scenic Tradouw Pass, or Route 62. No matter which...

Nestled at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, lies Swellendam, the third oldest magisterial district (after Cape Town and...

Bangweulu Wetlands, located in Zambia, is managed by African Parks and home to 83 species of fish along with a unique array...

Natural features are special, touching us all in different ways, but always leaving an indelible imprint on each our souls. When..

Lake Como is a tranquil and picturesque slice of heaven that is surrounded by mountains and hills and dotted with beautiful...

So you’ve read about the ins and outs of rail travel in Europe, identified a few dozen cities you’d like to visit, and decided...

Spread far and wide, these 10 spa retreats in South Africa are built with relaxation in mind. If you’re feeling like you need...

Seeing and Light are the two words that seem to sum up the quality of Baardskeerdersbos, the small rural settlement in the Over...

Would you take your nine-week-old on a journey across the world? Or your four young children on a month-long road trip across...

Since I was 16 years old, my camping trips up the West Coast have been held up by the N7 roadworks - now pristine beach camping ..

Most motorists on the N2 zoom past the unpretentious town of Heidelberg in the Southern Cape. Some who stop are so charmed they...

Departing from Copenhagen, the route took us through Berlin, Tallinn, Stockholm and finally St Petersburg giving you a glimpse ...

Need to recharge your batteries? Look no further than one of these five havens of calm.

Who hasn't heard of the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal? We seek out a dozen members of this tourism route to show just why...

Marrakech – it’s a bubbling cauldron full of colour, emotion, vibrance, and chaos. There’s no other way to describe this city.

The new Virunga film is getting incredible reviews and is a powerful story of an element often overlooked in conservation – the...

People in Tuscany know how to live. Here, world-famous art, a rich history, fine food and ‘vino’ all blend into a laid-back...

Picture this: You are on a camel’s back, embarking on a journey of discovery in an unexplored land with nomadic herders. Ahead...

There is something enchanting about a road straight through a forest. The green draws tight at either end, simultaneously ...

Along the Brandewyn River in the Cederberg is a fascinating outdoor art gallery-a boulder-hopping trail past nine San rock art...

Just off the coast of Tanzania is Mafia Island: a raw, untouched paradise still immune to the melee of seasonal sun seekers...

"Bot River's story is as much tied up with arrival of the first train in 1902, as with the first wagons back in the early 1700's."

In the Little Karoo dorp of Barrydale, the slow life ambles along, inspiring those who gravitate here for the friendliness and...

Many stories have been written on the Maasai Mara describing how incredible it is. The incredible wildebeest migration as one...

The mundane metronome of the work week was getting to us and a weekend away to a remote beach seemed like the medicine we need...

Ibo Island in the Quirimbas, Mozambique is a magical place: full of beauty, forgotten secrets and a people that welcomed me ...

The picturesque platteland town of Bredasdorp is abundant with a rich history, colourful fynbos, people and talented artists.

For a hundred years, the little town of Graskop has stood on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment that separates the Lowveld...

The famously misty town of Hilton is the gateway to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and the Midlands Meander.

Paying a visit to Lake Malawi on a first-time trip is a must. But for those looking for something more, there’s an entire...

Most people are unfamiliar with the far north of Namibia where the desert meets the Angolan woodland and people of all cultures ..

Winter is the perfect time to pack the car with the kids and head for a mountain retreat. Lisa Witepski unpacks four she's ...

Some places like the Agulhas National Park are so special they deserve to be shared with friends. “I wish we could stay for a week

Choose from the best places for your next safari in Botswana.

Beneath its famous landmark, the Sleeping Beauty mountain, Riversdale in the Southern Cape stirs with new energy ...

Biltong is the ultimate padkos. Here’s where to find the good stuff the next time you are driving through the Karoo.

In my mind, Scotland is the land of cruel misconceptions and nasty national clichés. All my life I've been told that Scots were...

A tank of fuel and as little as R80 a night will see you enjoying yourself amidst remarkably tolerant wildlife in one of the ...

A pocket of the arid Northern Cape opens into a generous smile along the Orange River, where more than a hundred islands are ...

By day, explore the endless shoreline, coves and bays that characterise the coastal section of Namaqua National Park. At night,...

Don’t assume those bucket-list places you’ve been thinking about visiting will be around forever. There are remarkable places ...

Somerset East is pure history, in the form of heroes, warriors, rogues and vagabonds going back to the early settler days

Warsaw is a fascinating destination, a crucible of Europe in the 20th century. Graham Howe followed the Royal Route in Warsaw ...

My fascination with Interlaken began in 2004. It was my first year out of school and I had been thoroughly enjoying a gap year ...

I arrived in Nepal (on my own) knowing that namaste meant hello. This was the full extent of my local knowledge. I had a hotel ...

After our unforgettable experience during May 2013, we decided to return to Gonarezhou National Park in the south-eastern part...

If you’re in Cape Town and looking for a great braai spot, look no further. Get out the braai kit, take the family and enjoy ....

With that in mind I’ve put together some of my favourites. Cape Town has plenty of candidates and I don’t claim this as the ...

If you are heading out on the N4 East, try to slow down once you hit Machadodorp and enjoy two fascinating routes down the ...

Despite being completely preventable and treatable, malaria infects approximately 219 million people around the world each year...

In the heart of Agulhas National Park, truly isolated and remote, Rietfontein Guest Cottages waits to be discovered ...

My shirt is drenched in sweat and mud, and I have a nasty graze running down my left shin. My palms are sweaty and my heart is ...

In my last two articles on Authentic Africa, I described the craziness Elri, Rudi, Mari, and I went through travelling by car ...

Dylan Kotze trawled South Africa to find uncrowded, affordable Nature Reserves worthy of a weekend visit. Trips to the bush ...

But while some destination dorps can be summed up in a phrase like 'food or wine capital', it's not that easy to define Paarl...

"We bought a plot!" announces Willow Constantine enthusiastically as she and Fred von Heyer, both from Hout Bay, arrive rather ...

Ervaar die kleure, geure en geite van Delhi, Jaipur en Agra saam met Beatrix Roux - van die besonderse Holi-fees tot die Taj Mahal

Towards the end of winter this year, Peter Borchert and Heila Frieslich took to the R27, heading north from Cape up the West Coast

Travel Africa. It must rate high on any adventurer’s bucket list of things to do, as there is something about the unknown that ...

In last week’s article , I described our adventure and the many challenges that had to be overcome to get from Johannesburg to ...

Away from the crowds of Kruger and the tour groups of the Panorama Route, the quiet Lowveld town of White River makes an ideal ...

Margate's rhythm is a lazy one of seemingly endless days in the sun, sand between your toes and the pervasive smell of sunscreen.

We all know that young people should be more connected to nature, so taking your city-bred children into the bush sounds like ...

Zululand... A place where beauty will stun your senses and your spirit will be enthralled by wonder.

When I think about the five days Xen and I spent in Mozambique, in March, I can still vividly recall the wonderful feeling of ...

For those in the know, Kenton-on-Sea is inked into the holiday calendar from day one, and it's easy to understand why.

In Northern KwaZulu-Natal this dorpie is undergoing a revival. Our initial impression on entering Glencoe was of a one-horse ...

Expectations are everything. Get them wrong and a trip to Kgalagadi, with its extreme weather conditions, great distances, ...

In February, Africa Geographic's Judy Beyer and Cindy Armstrong spent four days in Mauritius, exploring what the island has to ...

With pure mountain air, endless views and several hiking trails, Golden Gate is a weekend destination good for body and soul.

Sue Adams does a little digging in Mpumalanga and discovers why Sabie was voted Town of the Year 2012. Sabie began because a ...

The huge iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the far north-east coast is a truly impressive stretch of land, ocean, lakes and rivers ...

Feel closer to nature, not your neighbours, at one of these campsites with limited stands.

You come close to confronting what it means to be human in the Central African jungle. Forget the Big Five - tracking mountain ...

It's hard to know where to start taking photos in a country celebrated for its landscapes and wildlife and photography. See top 10

With an active volcano on its south coast, 25 kilometres of tropical beaches in the west, and mountains swathed in waterfalls ...

Out there in the watery blue beyond are whole communities linked to the Earth's cycles, which we're only just beginning to ...

Turkey has long held a fascination for Xen and me, and last year we had the privilege of visiting this amazing country that ...

Standard holidays are out, singular experiences are in. Travellers looking for new ways to connect with nature are finding the ...

Having made it through the Moyale route in northern Kenya, the long and rough ride in a cattle truck, in bandit country, turned...

Where you spend the night sets the tone for your holiday, so overnight at any of these spots for a brilliant start to the day! ...

Thailand is renowned for many things and the magnificent clear, warm, blue sea is definitely near the top of the list. The most...

After a long-awaited two years, Gerhard and my plan of touring Vietnam on motorbikes was about to become a reality...

A compass combined with a decent map remains the primary navigation tool when moving about outdoors - learn the basics ...

These open-air dining opportunities make for memorable meals. Nature lovers know that good food tastes even better out of doors!

The idea of touring a piece of Africa on a motorcycle will get both bikers and non-bikers excited, and has made it on to many a...

Dalk 'n bietjie vervalle en effe verwaarloos, maar hoe meer jy van Buenos Aires sien, hoe groter word die stad se bekoring. ...

Sarah Borchert grabs the opportunity to share boat-based whale watching with her family. Mom?' My five-year-old daughter's sea-..

Anita de Villiers dons her little black number and heels to soak up the countryside aboard the ravishing Rovos. The last time ...

Here’s a bit of insider knowledge to get your summer in the Cape off to a stellar start. CapeNature has 24 reserves around the ...

At a road stall between Henties Bay and Usakos, Namibia, Leilani Basson encountered a desert rose for the first time.

There's nothing quite like an idyllic island holiday when you've run yourself ragged taking care of your family all year. But ...

Jenny Handley visited Istanbul, where East meets West and history, culture and cuisine combine in a kaleidoscope of flavours ...

It's time to start planning your adventure safari for 2013. Look no further than the Leisure Wheels Safaris tours - there is so...

Dale Morris spills the beans on Coffee Bay, a vibrant paradise on the Eastern Cape coast ...

As part of his year-long expedition to 31 of SA's nature reserves, photojournalist Scott Ramsay spent five weeks exploring the ...