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Articles about South Africa

South Africa Country Guide
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South Africa Country Guide

Safaris, sandy shores and multicultural cities

What to wear on safari in South Africa?
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What to wear on safari in South Africa?

Our top tips to make your safari as comfortable as possible

Best restaurants in the Cape Winelands
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Best restaurants in the Cape Winelands

A foodie journey through the Western Cape

8 lodges where animals roam free
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8 lodges where animals roam free

Now that’s up close and personal

Timbuktu is one of the World’s Best Tour Operators!
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Timbuktu is one of the World’s Best Tour Operators!

A major milestone indeed

Africa’s best new lodges in 2022
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Africa’s best new lodges in 2022

Start plotting your next trip with these top new lodges in Africa.

Top places to see wild lions
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Top places to see wild lions

Where to find Africa’s most iconic big cat

A Spotlight on Conservation
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A Spotlight on Conservation

Travel with impact

Hard to Pronounce Destinations
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Hard to Pronounce Destinations

Top tongue-twisting spots

The Garden Route in a week
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The Garden Route in a week

Where to stop on South Africa’s iconic Garden Route

A guide to Cape Town’s East City
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A guide to Cape Town’s East City

Explore the Mother City’s coolest “new” neighbourhood

Top 10 conservation experiences: South Africa
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Top 10 conservation experiences: South Africa

Safari with purpose

24 Hours in Cape Town
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24 Hours in Cape Town

An introduction to the best of the Mother City

Top South Africa Honeymoons
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Top South Africa Honeymoons

Sweeping love stories, safaris and wine!

Explore Madagascar with Jonty
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Explore Madagascar with Jonty

Enter a land of curious creatures & adventure galore

What to pack for South Africa
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What to pack for South Africa

Your ultimate packing list

A Celebration of Incredible Women Across Africa
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A Celebration of Incredible Women Across Africa

Who runs the world? Girls.

Unusual places to stay in Africa
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Unusual places to stay in Africa

Not just any old bedroom…

Top Safari Destinations to see the Big Five
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Top Safari Destinations to see the Big Five

Fantastic beasts and where to find them

Top 10 Sleepouts across Africa
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Top 10 Sleepouts across Africa

Bedrooms under star-spangled skies

Wild dog introduced to Gorongosa
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Wild dog introduced to Gorongosa

A landmark conservation move

Plan a family safari
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Plan a family safari

Bring the whole mob

Safaris for families in South Africa
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Safaris for families in South Africa

For families who want a taste of the wild

Cape Town’s best galleries: a Timbuktu guide 
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Cape Town’s best galleries: a Timbuktu guide 

The spaces where Cape Town’s creative heart beats loudest

Best new safari lodges of 2018
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Best new safari lodges of 2018

What should you be adding to your travel bucket list?

Top 10 private safari lodges
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Top 10 private safari lodges

For special occasions, celebrations or a romantic trip for two…

Best hotel restaurants in the world
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Best hotel restaurants in the world

Gorgeous accommodation with culinary treats to match

Guide to the Best Restaurants in Cape Town
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Guide to the Best Restaurants in Cape Town

The foodie train to the Mother City

Top 10 South African Food & Wine Experiences
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Top 10 South African Food & Wine Experiences

Tickle your taste buds with the best food & wine in SA

15 reasons to visit South Africa right now
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15 reasons to visit South Africa right now

The country that truly has it all

Best African Beaches for Bookworms
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Best African Beaches for Bookworms

Tropical spots to relax with a novel

Top 10 family safari houses in Africa
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Top 10 family safari houses in Africa

Perfectly private spaces to relax on a family safari

The Eastern Cape proves its safari stripes
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The Eastern Cape proves its safari stripes

The malaria free insider tip

Our Favourite South African Books
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Our Favourite South African Books

Transport yourself to another world

A Guide to the Best Cities in Kenya
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A Guide to the Best Cities in Kenya

For travellers who enjoy a taste of the city life…

It’s time for a digital detox in Africa
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It’s time for a digital detox in Africa

No wifi – no problem

Where To Escape To This Winter
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Where To Escape To This Winter

Follow the sunshine

Guide to the best Johannesburg Restaurants
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Guide to the best Johannesburg Restaurants

Top tasty spots in the city of gold

Best bars in Cape Town
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Best bars in Cape Town

Views, cocktails and speakeasies

7 conservation projects that deserve your support
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7 conservation projects that deserve your support

Here are the people doing the real work

Top 10 Eco-friendly safari lodges
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Top 10 Eco-friendly safari lodges

Setting the standards for sustainable and responsible travel

From Safari to Shiraz: Pairing Kruger with the Winelands
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From Safari to Shiraz: Pairing Kruger with the Winelands

Combine an African safari with Cape wine tasting

The Best Beaches in South Africa: A Luxury Traveller’s Guide
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The Best Beaches in South Africa: A Luxury Traveller’s Guide

From penguin-lined coves to wild Indian Ocean swell…The coastline here really does have it all

Tanzania or South Africa Safari?
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Tanzania or South Africa Safari?

Pick your next safari destination

See South Africa in luxury
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See South Africa in luxury

Experience South Africa’s magic in style

South Africa Wildlife Guide
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South Africa Wildlife Guide

From the biggest to the rarest, off and on land

Different types of accommodation on safari
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Different types of accommodation on safari

What’s the difference between a lodge, a camp and a bush camp?

The Best New African Safari Lodges in 2017
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The Best New African Safari Lodges in 2017

These six beautiful lodges are finally opening their doors to guests

Plan your christmas safari now
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Plan your christmas safari now

Swap the snow for the sand!

South Africa’s Secret Safari Reserves: Klaserie, Balule & More
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South Africa’s Secret Safari Reserves: Klaserie, Balule & More

Discover top safari spots within the greater Kruger

9 Instagrammers to help you plan your trip to Africa
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9 Instagrammers to help you plan your trip to Africa

Get ready for an Insta-Vacation!

Take A Walk On The Wild Side
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Take A Walk On The Wild Side

Your next walking safari awaits you…

9 Safari Lodges to Follow on Instagram
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9 Safari Lodges to Follow on Instagram

Take an insta(gram)-vacation

Epic Trekking Destinations
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Epic Trekking Destinations

Treks you’re sure to remember

Malaria-free safaris
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Malaria-free safaris

Avoid the hassle

A Kruger National Park Safari
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A Kruger National Park Safari

Africa’s Best

What to Expect on a South African Big 5 Safari
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What to Expect on a South African Big 5 Safari

Our guide to the best destinations in South Africa

24 hours in Johannesburg
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24 hours in Johannesburg

Take a closer look at modern-day Jozi

The Top Safari Destinations in Africa
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The Top Safari Destinations in Africa

The best places for safaris on this wonderful continent

Carol and Kim’s trip to Victoria Falls, South Africa and Tanzania
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Carol and Kim’s trip to Victoria Falls, South Africa and Tanzania

A whistle-stop adventure across Africa

Where To Go
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Namibrand, Namibia