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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

Best boutique hotels in South Africa
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Best boutique hotels in South Africa

South Africa’s most characterful & unique boltholes

Top things to do in the Cape Winelands
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Top things to do in the Cape Winelands

From the glamorous to the outdoorsy

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…

South Africa Wildlife Guide
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South Africa Wildlife Guide

From the biggest to the rarest, off and on land

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

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 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

Best Chile lodges
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Best Chile lodges

Boutique boltholes in the wilds of Chile

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

Best Peru lodges
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Best Peru lodges

Oases of every kind in wildest Peru

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

Follow the third wave of coffee

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

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

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

A foodie journey through the Western Cape

South Africa travel tips
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South Africa travel tips

Insider information from our team on the ground

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.

Things to do in South Africa
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Things to do in South Africa

From bridge bungees to spotting rhino and everything in between

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

Our pick of the bunch

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

Setting the standards for sustainable and responsible travel

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

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?

A Spotlight on Conservation
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A Spotlight on Conservation

Travel with impact

Our favourite movies set in Africa
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Our favourite movies set in Africa

The continent’s top cinema classics

Meet your favourite Lion King Characters
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Meet your favourite Lion King Characters

Oh I just can’t wait to be king…

The Capital of South Africa: Why There Are Three of Them (and How to Visit)
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The Capital of South Africa: Why There Are Three of Them (and How to Visit)

The only country in the world with three capitals

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

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

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

What did our travellers get up to in 2017
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What did our travellers get up to in 2017

Longest trip, most booked lodge, most popular country? It’s all here…

Christmas Gift Guide 2018
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Christmas Gift Guide 2018

What’s under the tree this year?

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

Who runs the world? Girls.

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

How to Plan an Affordable Safari
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How to Plan an Affordable Safari

Save those pennies for an extra night in the bush!

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

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

Not just any old bedroom…

The best picnic spots in Cape Town
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The best picnic spots in Cape Town

Unpack your hamper in the most stylish of surrounds

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

Argentina honeymoon guide
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Argentina honeymoon guide

Romantic cities & ravishing scenery

Our Favourite South African Books
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Our Favourite South African Books

Transport yourself to another world

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

Is travelling in Africa safe?
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Is travelling in Africa safe?

Separating fact from fiction

Top South Africa Honeymoons
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Top South Africa Honeymoons

Sweeping love stories, safaris and wine!

Best new lodges opening in 2019
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Best new lodges opening in 2019

Top up your travel bucket list

Top diving spots in Africa
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Top diving spots in Africa

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

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

Why We Love the Ocean
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Why We Love the Ocean

The tide never fails to turn

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 of 2018
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The Best of 2018

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

The many sides of South Africa
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The many sides of South Africa

Which type of traveller are you?

Plan a family safari
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Plan a family safari

Bring the whole mob

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

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

An exceptional guide can make all the difference

How to plan an affordable South Africa safari
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How to plan an affordable South Africa safari

See the Big Five AND save some pennies

Top 10 Sleepouts across Africa
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Top 10 Sleepouts across Africa

Bedrooms under star-spangled skies

Peru Honeymoon Guide
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Peru Honeymoon Guide

Surreal scenery & romantic hideaways

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

See South Africa in luxury
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See South Africa in luxury

Experience South Africa’s magic in style

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