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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

Top 10 baths with a view
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Top 10 baths with a view

Africa’s greatest bathtubs

Top 10 African Fashion Designers Right Now
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Top 10 African Fashion Designers Right Now

The names on everyones lips

The best time to visit South Africa
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The best time to visit South Africa

Safaris, city breaks, and sunshine – we’ve got the lowdown

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

From City to Safari: Planning the Perfect Cape Town to Kruger Adventure
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From City to Safari: Planning the Perfect Cape Town to Kruger Adventure

Could it be the perfect combo?

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

Your ultimate packing list

Why We Love the Ocean
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Why We Love the Ocean

The tide never fails to turn

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

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

The malaria free insider tip

Top 10 experiences in Cape Town
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Top 10 experiences in Cape Town

Fill your next Cape Town trip to the brim

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

Not just any old bedroom…

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

Top 10 Breakfast Spots Cape Town
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Top 10 Breakfast Spots Cape Town

Our favourite places to fuel up for the day

World Ranger Day
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World Ranger Day

Celebrating the true heroes of Africa

Top 5 safari libraries in Africa
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Top 5 safari libraries in Africa

Where to rest, relax and find the best books

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

Plan a family safari
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Plan a family safari

Bring the whole mob

The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Africa Safari Trip
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Africa Safari Trip

All the insider info you’ll ever need

Best coffee shops in Cape Town
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Best coffee shops in Cape Town

Follow the third wave of coffee

The Best Horseback Safari Adventures in Africa
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The Best Horseback Safari Adventures in Africa

Take to the saddle for a wild encounter

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

Explore Madagascar with Jonty
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Explore Madagascar with Jonty

Enter a land of curious creatures & adventure galore

Where to go whale watching in South Africa
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Where to go whale watching in South Africa

Finding the gentle giants of the sea

The Best of 2018
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The Best of 2018

What did we, and our travellers, get up to in 2018?

What makes a great safari guide
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What makes a great safari guide

An exceptional guide can make all the difference

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

Who runs the world? Girls.

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

Top 10 Family Activities in Cape Town
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Top 10 Family Activities in Cape Town

Fun for everyone in the Mother City

Alternative ways to experience Africa
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Alternative ways to experience Africa

8 epic journeys across the continent

Family friendly safaris for Easter 2019
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Family friendly safaris for Easter 2019

Our pick of the bunch

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

The Magic of Walking Safaris
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The Magic of Walking Safaris

Why you should explore Africa on foot

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

Follow the sunshine

Best lodges in South Africa
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Best lodges in South Africa

Top spots to stay from the Kruger to the Cape

Kenya vs Tanzania: Which is Better for a Safari?
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Kenya vs Tanzania: Which is Better for a Safari?

Which one will you pick for your next adventure…

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

Your next walking safari awaits you…

Top diving spots in Africa
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Top diving spots in Africa

Your guide to Africa’s best diving: Ready, set, dive!

The Top 10 most romantic lodges in Africa
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The Top 10 most romantic lodges in Africa

Fall in love with all of them

Top 10 private safari lodges
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Top 10 private safari lodges

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

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

See South Africa in luxury
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See South Africa in luxury

Experience South Africa’s magic in style

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

Argentina honeymoon guide
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Argentina honeymoon guide

Romantic cities & ravishing scenery

Best Peru lodges
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Best Peru lodges

Oases of every kind in wildest Peru

Top Five Places to see African Wild Dogs
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Top Five Places to see African Wild Dogs

Come and see Africa’s painted wolves

24 hours in Johannesburg
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24 hours in Johannesburg

Take a closer look at modern-day Jozi

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 10 best lodges for a gourmet safari
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The 10 best lodges for a gourmet safari

Africa on a plate

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

Setting the standards for sustainable and responsible travel

Best Chile lodges
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Best Chile lodges

Boutique boltholes in the wilds of Chile

Peru Honeymoon Guide
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Peru Honeymoon Guide

Surreal scenery & romantic hideaways

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!

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

Our month-by-month safari guide
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Our month-by-month safari guide

Fall in love with Africa, month by glorious month.

7 active safari ideas
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7 active safari ideas

Keep your heart rate high

Plan your christmas safari now
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Plan your christmas safari now

Swap the snow for the sand!

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

Take an insta(gram)-vacation

Africa’s Seven Greatest Walking Safaris
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Africa’s Seven Greatest Walking Safaris

Walking safaris enrich the soul

Birding in Africa
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Birding in Africa

We show you the hotspots

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