If, like us, you’ve been thinking about anAfrican safarifor ages but always found an excuse: it’s too far, I have to get vaccines… follow our advice, it’s time to put your fears behind you and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
There are plenty of travel lists out there with insight on where to go in 2018, but if you’re planning to come to Africa, Acacia Africa’s top 10 is one you won’t want to miss. The tour operator compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources, inclu
With over 80 years combined experience in the saddle, the Ranch Rider team has its hoof to the ground when it comes to the best riding holidays. So, where to hit the trail in 2018? From new cultural cowgirl getaways to award winning horseback safaris
The post-wedding honeymoon is a tradition going as back as the 1500s.While some couples go for a day or two, others spend weeks traveling and exploring different places around the world, together. And why shouldn’t they? After all, they have taken t
The “Mother City” of South Africa can, admittedly sometimes seem intimidating in some ways. But even as Johannesburg‘s streets and neighbourhoods recall a troubled, sometimes tragic past, they also stand for hope, opportunities, anticipation and a me
Visiting South Africa's biggest, most bustling city, there’s so much to draw you in besides the standard “sightseeing”. It’s a hotbed of urban artists, as well as hybrid architecture and history of districts such as Jeppestown, that make Johannesbur
Its politics kerfuffles notwithstanding, for visitors South Africa renmains one of the continent's most exciting destinations. The "rainbow nation” is a remarkable mix of world-class ecotourism, wine tourism, history, beaches; and cultural and foodie
Up in South Africa's Western Cape province about 90 minutes fromCape Town, this valley's Mediterranean-like microclimate provides optimal conditions for a diverse variety of viniculture (with more than a dozen superb wineries), as well as some tremen
South Africa's second largest city (and its legislative capital), near the continent's southern tip, is cool for plenty of reasons, starting with its spectacular setting, including imposing Table Mountain. But there's also Cape Town's mix of colonia
Johannesburg is the most visited city in South Africa, yet it is not the most favored destination among travelers on holidays. This is because of the popular belief that there is not much to see in South Africa’s biggest city except plush hotels, t
Located in the Eastern Cape about 900 km (360 miles) from Johannesburg on the Umzimvubu River and a long stretch of unspoilt Atlantic coastline, Port St. John's is a town which mixes a certain amount of grit with unsurpassed natural beauty, great out
Not only are they down, but according to eTurboNews, they're about 50% of some estimates. Obviously, this will hurt all sorts of people. Most of you know the country well--some of you live there--so please chime in: To what extent might this disappoi
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I was expecting a very rustic lodge type property with basic service and how I was wrong! Grootbos is set within a 23 hectare Milkwood forest and it is
I barely touched any guidebooks. Nor did I look up information online. Few of my friends had ever been to South Africa, and none that I knew of had been to Botswana. I'd been traveling long enough to no