South Africa

This ‘train on a bridge’ has been transformed into a luxury hotel

All aboard! Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge is a one-of-a-kind accomodation. The train turned luxury hotel has stopped at its final station.

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Cape Town’s most beautiful hotel: The Silo

Perched atop Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) The Silo Hotel is an opulent celebration of art, architecture, sustainability and style.

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve African Safari vacation

Game on at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Dreaming about the day you can go on an African safari? Read about the exhilarating animal encounters you can experience at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.

&Beyond Ngala Treehouse in South Africa

Enjoy a jungle escape in style at this luxury treehouse

This four-storey treehouse in Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa is certainly an experience to add to the bucket list.

African ocean safari: the Marine Big Five

An ocean safari to spot the Marine Big Five

All eyes on deck turn seawards during an ocean adventure to spot the Marine Big 5 off the Western Cape of South Africa.

Conservation in South Africa: I'll scratch your back...

Conservation in South Africa: I’ll scratch your back…

Tourism plus wildlife plus community equals Team Africa. We explore a region where conservation initiatives are making a difference.

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100 Years of Pink Peace at the Belmond Mount Nelson

Cape Town’s iconic pink hotel, Belmond Mount Nelson, announces a series of special experiences to commemorate the pink painting of the hotel and the end of WWI.

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Five of the best luxury Safari Camps and Lodges in South Africa

Home of the Big 5, friendly locals and diverse landscapes ranging from wild bushveld to warm ocean, South Africa is a spectacular holiday destination.

Zip codes: South Africa versus Kenya

If you’re a first-time traveller to Africa, deciding between a safari to South Africa and East Africa is quite the conundrum. Carla Grossetti did both and shares her experience of what to expect

Infinity pools to please A-listers

From private plunge pools to heated alpine havens, these eight infinity pools offer expansive views away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi

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Right Royal Malewane treatment

Safari like a royal with the exclusive and private lodges on hand at the recently renovated Royal Malewane safari lodge in South Africa

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Joining the Great Migration? Read this

Fraught with drama and danger, the journey highlights the majesty of nature and observing it is an experience like no other