Cape Town Carnival 2025, South Africa
Cape Town in South Africa is a vibrant hub of culture and creativity. At the heart of the city’s festivities is the Cape Town Carnival, an iconic Cape Town event that ignites joy and unity through creativity…
Where to Go in July 2023
Early July is a great month for travelling in Europe, although by the end of the month the main tourism attractions tend to fill up with fellow travellers and tourists…
From Wildlife to Wine: 10 Unforgettable Things to Do in South Africa
South Africa is a country full of diverse landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. From the bustling cities to the scenic countryside, there is always something new and exciting…
Where to Go in June 2023
June is a great month for travelling. Northern Europe sees endless hours of sunshine while southern Europe seems to be exploding with music. There is even plenty to keep you…
Join Conservation Work at Thanda Safari
As part of Thanda Safari’s Big Five safari offering guests seeking a more immersive, impactful safari experience are invited to join in the conservation work being carried out daily…
Carbon Negative Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Luxury private game reserve, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has announced that it has been confirmed as carbon negative since 2018. Following an on-site assessment…
Healing Earth Opens Spa at Leeu Estates
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates has re-opened post lockdown under the management of the internationally-acclaimed South African spa and wellbeing brand Healing Earth…
South Africa to Reopen Borders
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will open its borders to international travel from 1 October. The move comes as the country enters national lockdown…
Kaapse Klopse (Cape Town Minstrel Carnival)
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, or Kaapse Klopse, is a festival held on 2 January each year, but in 2020 it is on 4 January. Also known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar (or Second New Year…
Watch Whale Sharks Off St Helena
Every year, the fascinating, remote volcanic island of St Helena, located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean becomes a hub of excitement. Locals and Blue Planet-inspired…
Wilderness Walking and Fly Camping Safaris
May to September in South Africa’s Eastern Cape are cool and crisp with very little rainfall, making for beautiful weather to set out on foot and explore the ridges and…
NH Adds Six Hotels to Green Key Eco Label
Sustainability is one of the main strategic values for NH Hotel Group, which prioritises innovation in order to develop eco-efficient solutions. NH Hotel Group’s…
Safaris: Not In the Guidebooks
Newly-launched British travel company Not In The Guidebooks has unveiled a selection of exclusive southern African wildlife and safari experiences, allowing independent travellers…
Reinventing the Blue Train, South Africa
Recently voted Africa’s Leading Luxury Train at the 2019 World Travel Awards, South Africa’s iconic Blue Train is reinventing itself too. Not only has its second train set been given a makeover and extension…
Discover Lesser-known Festivals This Autumn
From whale watching to hot air balloons and golde eagles, swap the tourist trap events for some more remote festivals across the globe this autumn. Hermanus Whale Festival (28-30 September) …
i-escape Names Its Winter Sun Hotlist
Winter is set to be more of a shock for Brits this year after a heatwave summer, so in readiness for the chill, the boutique accommodation experts at i-escape have unveilled their winter sun hotlist…
African Safari Holidays Avoiding the Crowds
African safari holidays are incredible experiences you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Thousands of travellers set off each year in the hope of spotting as many different species…
Celebrate Endangered Species Day with Explore
With Endangered Species Day on the 18 May, now is the time to book a once in a lifetime wildlife trip with Explore to see incredible animals in their natural habitat. Search for…
South Africa Travel: from Cape to Cape
On a South Africa Travel trip to the Western Cape, with a brief excursion into the Eastern Cape, Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston dip their toes into this remarkably vast…
Rhodes Memorial: Controversial History
On their trip through South Africa, Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston pay a visit on a controversial figure in Cape Town at the Rhodes Memorial…
Rail Discoveries Launches Five New Trips
Rail Discoveries the UK’s leading escorted group rail holiday provider has released their new brochure for 2018. The brochure includes five new worldwide adventures…
Timbuktu’s Top 2018 Safari Camps
Timbuktu Travel, the revolutionary African safari company, is gearing up for a bumper 2018, with a host of brilliant lodges set to open across the continent throughout the year. Each…
South Africa to Mark Mandela’s 100th Anniversary
The year 2018 is set to be momentous for South Africa as the nation celebrates 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela. In addition to the wealth of Mandela-related…
Titan Unveils Worldwide Brochure with New South Africa Tours
Multi-award-winning travel company, Titan has unveiled the second edition of its Worldwide brochure of escorted tours, featuring Titan’s flagship collection of escorted tours for 2018, 2019 and even into 2020…
