South Africa

“East Africa or Southern Africa” is one question. “Group overland truck or private 4×4” is a completely different one, and it’s the one I get asked about most often once someone’s already picked a region. I recently sat down with…

A wise traveller once said “the best therapy is salty air, sandy feet, an ocean breeze and a pocket full of seashells”.  I couldn’t agree more, but I’d add that merging your overlanding safari experience with a stop at the…

Spotting the Big Five is hands down the “mane” event on an African safari (haha get it? Big Five pun? Lion’s mane… sigh…) Africa is well known for many things: breathtaking landscapes, tranquil sunsets, epic safaris, to name a few.…

You’re in for a treat if you go stargazing in South Africa. It’s a large country with many dark skies, including an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Many visitors to South Africa come from the Northern Hemisphere and are keen to…

Some of the best memories are made in hiking shoes… Cape Town boasts some of the world’s best hiking trails. Known for its awe-inspiring beauty between the iconic Table Mountain and the glimmering Atlantic Ocean, there is so much to…

Want to eat somewhere in Cape Town with a picture-perfect view? Here are four places where you can do just that. Cape Town is one of the world’s most scenic cities. And it has a world-class food scene that’s multitcultural…

Addo Elephant National Park is a big-game safari and marine reserve where you can see not just the Big Five but the Big Seven! Addo Elephant National Park – or just Addo for short – sits on the southern coastline…

South African history is extremely diverse and endlessly fascinating. Here are 10 historical landmarks that always delight visitors, shared in chronological order. South Africa’s historical landmarks scene has something for everyone. By this I mean there are excellent sites covering…

The Garden Route is like a glimpse into an ethereal wonder… From urban beaches to ancient peaks and primal wildernesses; South Africa’s Garden Route is stunning. This route features a well-maintained network of roads that meets a patchwork of world-class…