In a year that asks South Africa to pause and reflect on extraordinary milestones, two of the country’s most storied destinations are coming together around a shared table. Sanctuary Mandela – the former Houghton home of Nelson Mandela, in Johannesburg – and Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge, suspended above the Sabie River on…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel & tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future…
First, it was the laptop we brought home ‘just in case’. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it’s the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. We call it convenience, but for many people it has become a constant state of high alert. Work emails arrive…
What’s in a name? As birding grows in popularity, more and more people are beginning to appreciate that birds carry not only ecological significance but represent unique stories, embedded in the names they’ve been given. South African Birds by Name provides insight into the origins and meanings of these ‘scientific’ names, mostly rooted in Greek…
Mid-winter at Wilde Vy Bistro brings soul food and fine brandies from our kitchen and cellar to you, fireside at our bistro on the hill. In collaboration with the South African Brandy Foundation, Chef Jürgen Snyman has masterminded a tasting selection of some of the finest potstill brandies that our country produces. These moments of…
Sometimes the break you need is not another weekend at home, but time spent on the open road, surrounded by phenomenal landscapes and boundless natural beauty. For many travellers, wildflower season on the West Coast offers exactly that, with growing excitement around the annual West Coast superbloom. A superbloom starts with perfectly timed rainfall. Millions…
There’s an ethereal quality to the light of the West Coast: crystalline, fresh and seemingly as wild as the landscapes that connect the vineyards of the Swartland with the empty beaches of the Atlantic. Set within this meeting point of country and coast, De Wildeveldt is a remarkable stretch of land under conservation, just an…
The floor stops you first. As you arrive at reception, a sweeping herringbone of water cut verde and white marble unfolds beneath a botanical ceiling installation. Each tile is individually crafted and hand-laid, the whole effect landing somewhere between arrival and immersion. It sets the tone for everything that follows. Amazon is the new Latin-inspired…
Jan “Boland” Coetzee was famous for many things. Springbok rugby player, the winemaker that put Kanonkop on the map, maverick founder of Vriesenhof who smuggled contraband Chardonnay vines from France into South Africa in the early ’80s and changed the course of the country’s wine history… the man lived life fully. What most don’t know…
Visit Stellenbosch, in partnership with the Art Association Stellenbosch, has announced the winners of the inaugural Art of Origin Stellenbosch: a town-wide art competition and exhibition uniting multiple generations of emerging creatives. A proud milestone for the region, this first-of-its-kind initiative comprised five thematic categories reflecting the essence of Stellenbosch as a destination. Following an…
Repeat visitation is reshaping hospitality strategy, with a clear shift from acquisition to retention. Traveller behaviour is following the same trend. Within this context, hotels are moving beyond the ‘first impression’ model, with consistency, familiarity and ease across stays becoming as important as novelty, and hospitality increasingly defined by ongoing relationships rather than single visits.…
Ground has officially been broken for the expansion of the Healing Earth™ Transformative Wellness Spa at Brahman Hills, bringing a sanctuary to life where wellness is not confined to a treatment room, but woven into the very landscape that surrounds it. When complete, this will be Africa’s first fully integrated spa and garden wellness destination…
Visitors planning a trip to Table Mountain between Monday, 27 July and Sunday, 9 August 2026 are advised that the Cableway will be temporarily closed for its annual maintenance shutdown. The temporary closure allows for essential inspections, testing and maintenance work to be carried out, ensuring the Cableway continues to operate according to the highest…
Legend Golf & Safari Resort officially reopened in May 2026, unveiling three distinct, world-class golf experiences set against the breathtaking backdrop of the South African bushveld. From a championship course designed by 18 golf champions and global superstars representing all continents around the globe, to a par-3 tribute journey through golf’s most iconic holes, to…
Minor Hotels has partnered with Saving the Wild, a groundbreaking Africa-based conservation charity, with the launch of three Saving the Wild wines, which will be served in several Minor Hotel properties in Africa. The wines are produced by Hoopenburg Wine Estate, an award-winning wine farm, and feature a fine-art label highlighting the need to protect…
While many travellers associate safari with hot summer days and lush green landscapes, experienced rangers know winter quietly delivers some of the best wildlife viewing conditions of the year. At Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, the colder months transform the bushveld into a completely different safari experience, one defined by clearer sightings, dramatic scenery,…
La Motte Wine Estate in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley is one of South Africa’s leading wine destinations with a rich French Huguenot winemaking heritage, an acclaimed wine experience offering and an internationally renowned wine portfolio. But more than the award-winning and popular wines, the estate has a selection of wine treasures that reflect the charm…
Three kilometres outside Franschhoek Village, on a property where a craft brewery shares space with a boutique hotel, something quietly practical is happening. While much of the travel industry talks about sustainability in broad strokes, the team at @Franschhoek Hotel has spent the past few years building it into the daily mechanics of how the…
As winter settles over the city and the pace of Cape Town softens, The Belly Restaurant Group invites locals to return to the table with a series of menus that lean into the season with warmth, generosity and considered value. Across Belly of the Beast, Galjoen and Seebamboes, it’s cooking with a deeper sense of…
Bulbous plants produce some of the most striking natural floral displays and are among the crowning glories of Cape fynbos. With over 1 200 naturally occurring bulb species, the Cape Floristic Region is the undisputed bulb capital of the world and the source of many species now found growing in other parts of the world,…
As the seasons turn and Johannesburg settles into its cooler months, The Peech Hotel invites guests to embrace a slower, more considered pace with the launch of its Cosy Winter Package. Set within two acres of lush central gardens in Melrose, the boutique hotel offers a warm and quietly luxurious retreat, where winter is less…
The Daily APT, a new locally curated aparthotel brand, is set to redefine Cape Town’s hospitality landscape. The brand debuts with its flagship 87-key property in Green Point, scheduled to open in Q1 2027, with more sites secured across the city. The Daily introduces a design-led, flexible stay concept, focused on the modern traveller and…
A warm and delectable slice of French lifestyle and contemporary bistro cuisine in Cape Town’s CBD, The Wes Bistro & Bar (known fondly by the locals as just The Wes) is well on its way to becoming the city’s grande dame for classic contemporary French bistro fare, sophisticated drinking – wine, cocktails or French café-style…
The pandemic gave us Zoom. The post-pandemic hangover is giving us something far more interesting: a corporate exodus from the screen and a full-throated return to physical, immersive, face-to-face strategy sessions. And if the data is anything to go by, this isn’t nostalgia – it’s neuroscience. For a brief, chaotic moment in the early 2020s,…
The tourism industry is increasingly called upon to account for its environmental and social impact. Within the Northern Drakensberg, one family offers a practical example of how that responsibility can be translated into long-term practice. Founded in the early 2000s by Anthony and Jean Carte, who had previously been involved with The Cavern Resort &…
Runners and cyclists are gearing up for the epic first-ever Renishaw Solstice Race taking place at Crocworld Conservation Centre – part of the 1 300-hectare Renishaw Coastal Precinct in Scottburgh – on Saturday, 20 June 2026. Hosted by the Scottburgh Cycling Club and sponsored by Renishaw Coastal Precinct, Halfway Toyota and Gladiator, the event marks…
Going on holiday with parents and grandparents is nothing new to many South Africans. Ours is a culture that has always embraced close family ties, shared spaces and the idea that raising children, celebrating milestones and spending time together is a collective experience rather than an individual one. While multigenerational travel has long been second-nature…
From the first notes of the morning chorus to elusive nocturnal calls, birds are all around us – often heard long before they’re seen. Now you can turn those fleeting sounds into rewarding discoveries. Sasol eBirds Southern Africa, one of the region’s most trusted birding apps, is designed for the field: practical, powerful and always…
Nestled within the heart of a fynbos biome, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is an ecological sanctuary in one of the most diverse floral kingdoms on Earth. Anchored on the hills of Walker Bay, the reserve is also a gateway to the Marine Big Five and internationally significant ancient coastal caves that reveal some of the…
This winter, The Living Journey Collection invites travellers to embrace the quieter, more contemplative season of the Cape with the launch of its GR8 Cape Escape, a winter offering designed to celebrate the region at its most verdant. Available from 1 May to 31 August 2026, the GR8 Cape Escape encourages South Africans to journey…
