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Plenty of cool things to and do in and around the remarkable Cape of Good Hope

Michael Van den Burg This rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, about an hour and a half south of Cape Town, is a popular spot for visitors to the Mother City, especially for its beautiful scenery and compelling wildlife (it´s also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Floral Region). And here´s a look at the top attractions at the Cape of Good Hope, nearby False Bay, and on the peninsula in general: read post

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Pantsula, the Cool Dance of South Africa's Urban Youth

Literally, pantsula translates from Zulu as "to walk like a duck". It's an energetic, syncopated urban dance that originated in Johannesburg townships during a traumatic period of apartheid in the 1950s, and is today seeing a resurgence among the black youth (as well as some whites) of South Africa. To experience and understand it, we travel to the streets of Joburg's Tembisa township, where pantsula is part of day-to-day life, with many dancers showing off their skills in the middle of the…

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South Africa´s safari menu is great for families

Unsplash The Rainbow Nation is home to 42 public and private game reserves, including Africa's largest, Kruger National Park. There are three options in particular which are particularly kid-friendly: Pilanesberg National Park - arguably the safest safari option out there. it's also very affordable. The accommodation is fenced-in, and there are many amenities for children since most visitors are families with kids. There’s no sense of wilderness as in more common safari locations, but…

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9 of Cape Town's most photographable spots

Stephanjvv The "Mother City" is a photographer's dream, offering an seemingly endless supply of impressive landscapes and cityscapes making it the perfect place to practice and hone your photography skills, whether your're a beginner or a pro. And needless to say, Instagram ❤ Cape Town! Here are nine terrific examples. read post

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David Paul Appell December 5, 2024 at 10:52am

I remember being fascinated by Bo Kaap in Cape Town, and Cape Malay culture in general (stemming from Indonesian and Malaysian immigrants), so I was interested to read this Condé Nast Traveler piece about how that culture is having a moment: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/cape-town-vibrant-cape-malay-commu...

South Africa's Vibrant Cape Malay Community Is Synonymous With Creativity

How Cape Town's innovative artists, designers, and chefs are bringing attention to the city's Cape Malay heritage.
Helen Brown August 21, 2024 at 7:28pm

Travel Noire shines a light on a lesser visited but still very worthwhile South African city: Durba - https://travelnoire.com/top-attractions-to-visit-in-durban-south-af...

Top Attractions To Visit In Durban, South Africa - Travel Noire
John Kipper January 20, 2024 at 3:53pm

I´ve actually driven this - spot on! https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/south-africa-garden-route

South Africa's Garden Route Is One of the Best Road Trips on the Planet

Gear up for lush landscapes, scenic vistas, seaside retreats, and all the wildlife.
María José September 2, 2023 at 12:30pm

South Africa´s newest game park, in KwaZulu Natal: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/babanango-south-africa-new-g...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/babanango-south-africa-new-game-park-cmd/index.html
Helen Brown June 4, 2023 at 1:45pm

Here's a (somewhat) oldie but goodie advertorial which ran in National Geographic detailing a few cool things to do in South African cities - and some you might not expect: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/partner-content-u...

8 Urban Experiences in South Africa

South Africa’s epic safaris, vast national parks and iconic landmarks have long been etched on travelers’ to-do lists, but the nation’s cities are no…
Jordan Simon March 13, 2023 at 4:08pm

A few weeks ago Travel+Leisure interviewed a high-end tour operator about what's new and good in South Africa for 2023: https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-south-africa...

How to Plan an Incredible Trip to South Africa, According to an Expert

For the founder of travel company Roar Africa, returning to South Africa means experiencing the best of the winelands, the desert, and Cape Town. Her…
José Balido November 8, 2022 at 8:36pm

Here's a really interesting discussion of the challenges facing South African tourism - from among other things crime, climate change, and the hangover from the pandemic - in of all places, a science news site:
https://phys.org/news/2022-10-crime-covid-climate-changesouth-afric...

Crime, COVID and climate change—South African tourism faces many threats, but it's resilient

South Africa's tourism industry has been rocked by the murder of a German visitor during an attempted robbery. The development resulted in negative m…
Helen Brown August 13, 2022 at 11:07am

Kruger National Park cited in a an Associated Press piece a couple of days ago focusing on climate/indrastructure issues affecting nature parks: https://apnews.com/article/travel-droughts-africa-2b79d7101b55bd588...

African wildlife parks face climate, infrastructure threats

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Africa's national parks, home to thousands of wildlife species such as lions, elephants and buffaloes, are increasingly threate…
Riccardo R March 23, 2022 at 9:38am

The London-based travel-site BigSevenTravel.com recently came out with "The best cities in the world for art and culture in 2022", and two of them are Cape Town and Johannesburg: https://bigseventravel.com/best-cities-for-arts-culture/
Max Pesling February 3, 2022 at 12:22pm

Interesting piece in the Washington Post a month ago: 'South Africa Tourism Was just Starting to Rebound. Then Omicron Arrived.' Now, when it comes to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, a lot can change in a month - even in a week - and that's certainly been true in SA. But many of the issues and challenges WaPo discussed here are still quite relevant: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/01/06/south-africa-omicr...

South Africa tourism was just starting to rebound. Then omicron arrived.

Omicron triggered travel bans on South Africa that led to an estimated $63 million in lost bookings.