Graaff-Reinet and Drostdy Hotel honour locally born anti-apartheid figure, Professor Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe
Drostdy Hotel has been announced as the official venue sponsor for the opening night of the Visionaries of Freedom Festival, taking place on 5 June 2025 in Graaff-Reinet. “This partnership highlights the hotel’s long-standing commitment to supporting the arts, heritage, and community engagement”. Says Tebello Polisane-Casper, General Manager of Drostdy Continue Reading
From safari to sea: Where to wander this winter
While winter is usually a time to batten down the hatches, pull up the covers and settle into seasonal slumber, the colder months are actually a superb time to explore different corners of South Africa without breaking the bank or standing in a queue longer than a voting line to Continue Reading
Qwantani resort rolls out the red carpet for man’s best friend
For many people, a holiday isn’t truly a holiday unless the whole family goes with, and that includes their furry, four-legged members. But finding a resort that welcomes dogs can prove to be difficult. According to Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts, South Africa is still Continue Reading
Kruger Shalati: Engineering a masterpiece of adaptive reuse and structural ingenuity
Kruger National Park, South Africa – Suspended 25 meters above the Sabie River, Kruger Shalati is an extraordinary feat of engineering, adaptive reuse, and architectural brilliance. This groundbreaking project has transformed a historic railway bridge into a luxury safari retreat—seamlessly blending heritage preservation with modern innovation. With no precedent for Continue Reading
Tintswalo collection expands into klaserie private nature reserve
The Tintswalo Collection will be expanding into the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve when it opens Tintswalo Scops Rest in September 2025. The 4-bedroomed luxury bush villa, named after the Scops Owl which occurs in the area, will accommodate a group of up to eight guests on an exclusive-use basis. It Continue Reading
Drostdy Hotel ideal base for visitors to the new Karoo Origins Fossil Centre
Nestled in the heart of Graaff-Reinet, South Africa’s ‘fossil capital,’ the 5-star boutique Drostdy Hotel offers travellers an exceptional blend of luxury accommodation and unrivalled access to world-renowned paleontological sites. As the newly inaugurated Karoo Origins Fossil Centre draws global attention, Drostdy Hotel stands out as the ideal base for Continue Reading
Vergenoegd low honours mothers all month long this way
As the vibrant energy of the harvest season slows and winter’s golden hues sweep across the vineyards, Vergenoegd Löw invites guests to reconnect with nature and reflect on the women who nurture and inspire. Throughout May, the Stellenbosch estate offers a curated range of elegant and restorative experiences in celebration Continue Reading
Accommodation Tips to Get You Across the Finish Line
South Africa’s love for sport runs deep, from packed rugby stadiums to the country’s unwavering support for cricket, soccer, and endurance events. Among our many iconic sporting traditions are two legendary races that test the limits of human endurance—the Two Oceans Marathon in April and the Comrades Marathon in June. Continue Reading
Bwindi Lodge celebrates 25 years of pioneering gorilla ecotourism in Uganda
Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its award-winning Bwindi Lodge. Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges. From its beginnings Continue Reading
Embracing Local Creativity and Sustainability
Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse is deeply committed to supporting local talent and the environment. It is more than a place to stay; it’s a celebration of local ingenuity and environmental consciousness. Their philosophy, “support local,” is woven into every aspect of the guesthouse, creating a cultural tapestry that envelops Continue Reading