There’s a particular kind of freedom that comes with waking up somewhere beautiful and realising that, for once, no one wants anything from you. No one is waiting for you to get ready. No one is asking what the plan is for the day. There’s no negotiating activities or worrying that everyone is having fun;…
The pianist hits the black and white keys with gusto! The bass and electric guitar fall in behind the drummer, and as the vocalist’s voice swells, full and rich; the guests are up and dancing next to their tables. Some nights at The Marabi Club start quietly but end with the whole room singing along…
With its beautiful beaches, salty Atlantic breeze and laid-back fishing village charm, the West Coast is an ideal summer escape for those looking to slow down and enjoy a change of scenery. At the heart of it all is Paternoster, where coastal adventures, exceptional dining and relaxed seaside living come together. Whether planning a festive…
December is South Africa’s busiest time to fly, and this year FlySafair expects the festive rush to stretch from early December into the first weeks of January. For travellers who can be flexible, FlySafair says shifting a trip into November or later in January could make it easier to find a lower fare. “December is…
Travelling well increasingly comes down to making smarter choices, and South Africans have shown they know how to do exactly that. Faced with tighter household budgets last festive season, many did not abandon their December plans. They became more deliberate about where their money went and how far it could stretch to travel locally. As…
Just weeks after its Skyfall Restaurant & Wine Cellar earned a place among South Africa’s Top 100 most loved restaurants in the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, Brahman Hills has two more reasons to celebrate. The popular Midlands destination secured two first-place wins in the 2026 Best of PMB & Midlands Readers’ Choice Awards. Part of…
GastroBeats, the Singapore food and music festival founded in 2022, will hold its first edition outside Asia in the Mother City in 2027. GastroBeats, founded by Singapore-based group The Wolfpack Investment Holdings, is coming to put local talent in the spotlight. Five Singaporean restaurants will travel to Cape Town with their own chefs and ingredients,…
Cape Town’s Bree Street has welcomed a new addition to its dining scene as restaurateur Matt Manning opens Les Amis, with chef Aaron Subroyal at the culinary helm. Les Amis brings together contemporary cooking, exceptional wine and a more flexible, social approach to dining. Les Amis takes over the space previously occupied by Manning’s Grub…
The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns to the Cape Winelands for its 15th summer season. Tuck into a delicious picnic on luscious lawns until the movie starts at sunset on the big screen. The Galileo is a unique experience including classic and contemporary films, picnics, a food and drinks market, games, prizes, giveaways, music and…
Sky Guide Southern Africa 2027, now in its 82nd year of publication, is the trusted annual handbook for stargazers of all levels, from beginners to experienced astronomers. What sets Sky Guide apart is its uniquely southern African perspective. Produced in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA), it features expert astronomical calculations and…
Brahman Hills in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has good reason to raise a glass: Its Skyfall Restaurant & Wine Cellar has been named a winner in the 2026 Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Awards, presented by American Express. Each year, hundreds of thousands of guests leave ratings and reviews on Dineplan, and this feedback determines which restaurants earn…
The Galileo Open Air Cinema introduces a variety of new and old movies, a Bollywood film, returning venue and a themed night this November. Bollywood Night in November Bollywood lovers rejoice! Kal Ho Naa Ho is screening at Central Park in Century City on Friday, 13 November. The popular romantic musical from 2003 follows Naina,…
Some dinners stay with you because of what you ate. Hands On may stay with you because of how you ate it. On 13 and 14 November 2026, Jason Kosmas and Ivor Jones, two of South Africa’s most exciting and respected chefs, will come together at The Pot Luck Club Cape Town for a six-course…
Fresh from being named the world’s most beautiful city for 2026 by Time Out, which also ranked it sixth in its World’s Best Cities list and 11th for best food, Cape Town is getting ready to welcome the world’s bartenders. From 14 to 22 November, AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival returns to the Mother City,…
Steenberg Spa is inviting guests to step away from the demands of everyday life with The Art of Wellbeing: an immersive day of movement, mindfulness, nature and nourishment that will launch its new Spa & Wellness offering. Taking place on Saturday, 28 November 2026, the experience has been designed as a thoughtfully paced wellbeing journey…
Boscia opened in August 2026 at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve under the creative direction of Luke Dale Roberts, creator of The Test Kitchen which, during its celebrated run, ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and won the Eat Out Restaurant of the Year title six times. Boscia is, by his own description, his most personal…
SEVEN Hotel, Villas & Spa, part of The Capital Hotels Group, has completed a refurbishment of more than R18 million across all 61 of its rooms and villa suites: from the Grand Luxe rooms to the Presidential Villa Suite. The investment marks the relaunch of the property around a single idea: that a great hotel…
The Black Mountain Ultra returns to the Swartberg Mountains near Calitzdorp on 16 October 2027, with four trail distances through the Klein Karoo: 73km, 43km, 19km and 6km. The race village is based at The Retreat at Groenfontein, roughly four hours from Cape Town. The 73km ultra climbs 2 838 metres and carries three International…
Something has shifted in how South Africans plan their festive season. According to RoomRaccoon’s most recent South African Summer Hotel Performance Report, the average booking lead time across independent hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and lodges stretched by 10 days year-on-year, moving from 41 days to 51. December was the standout month. Travellers securing their festive accommodation…
Some wines deserve a place in your glass. Others deserve a place in your cellar – and a story worth passing on. Introducing THE ZA Pinotage 2024 The Collector’s Release, the inaugural edition of a unique annual collection from La Petite Ferme, bringing together South African wine, art and heritage. Only 866 bottles – never…
Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November, bringing 10 days of gardens, creativity, food, wine and outdoor experiences to the destination. A Stellenbosch Municipality initiative hosted by Visit Stellenbosch, Garden Town invites residents and visitors to discover the town in new ways through a programme celebrating its gardens, horticultural heritage, creative community…
In Namibia, luxury begins with space. A wide horizon invites you to pause; a quiet desert evening gives you time to notice what the day has left behind. Here, the journey can be as memorable as the destination, and the value of an experience lies in how deeply it stays with you. From 8 to…
This October, the Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) Live Art Festival returns for its eighth edition, with around 30 free performances and installations in Cape Town’s streets, gardens and public spaces until 18 October 2026. The festival spans dance, theatre, visual art, music, architecture and performance. Much of the work is site-specific, made in response…
Spring in Johannesburg has a particular energy to it. The mornings soften, the afternoons stretch out, and suddenly there is every reason to spend more time outdoors. At The Peech Hotel in Melrose, the change of season is being marked with a series of new additions that make the most of warmer days and longer…
Sony has announced two new G Master™ super telephoto prime lenses for the Alpha™ full-frame E-mount system: the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS with a focal length of 400mm, and the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS with a focal length of 600mm – both are the world’s lightest lenses in their respective categories. Their lightweight…
The Living Journey Collection, a portfolio of eight boutique hotels in the Western Cape, has launched unique offers to both local and international visitors to experience the region this spring. Valid through to 15 December 2026, the Spring into Summer offers pair each unique hotel with inspirational experiences: from guided sea-kayak tours in Hermanus to…
Dramatic rocky landscapes and diverse attractions make the Cederberg one of the Western Cape’s most popular getaway destinations. Located just 300 kilometres from Cape Town, this easily accessed mountain sanctuary offers a variety of activities for nature lovers and adventure seekers, and also affords a refuge from city life and everyday pressures. Guide to the…
Ringing in its 55th year since producing South Africa’s first Cap Classique, Simonsig Family Vineyards has introduced a fresh new provenance-led restaurant to its Stellenbosch estate. Vonkel at Simonsig sits alongside the Tasting Room of the third-generation Malan family-owned wine farm. Rounding out the farm’s offering, it’s serving produce-forward and bubbly-friendly Mediterranean-style food for brunch…
There are few things more South African than gathering around a table with people you love and eating exceedingly well. East City Grill on Cape Town’s thriving Harrington Street is leaning into that tradition with the launch of its new “Feast for 4” menu: a generous multi-course sharing menu created for exactly four guests and…
Vergelegen has done it again: For the second year running, this acclaimed Somerset West wine estate has been named the Best Wine Farm Experience in the public-nominated Kfm Best of the Cape Awards. From its beautiful natural surroundings and exquisite gardens, to its award-winning wine, food and warm hospitality, Vergelegen delivers experiences that keep 160…
