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More travellers are choosing African safaris for their next holiday – and while AI tools and online sites can assist travellers in planning a trip, there are many overlooked details that can drastically impact the overall experience. Sam Wenger, founder of the modern Africa guide and travel agency RefinedRoutes, says the best journeys are designed…
Proposing in February – the culturally romanticised month of love and often centred around Valentine’s Day – has become almost predictable, with many engagements taking place on 14 February. The moment often follows a similar routine, too – one reinforced by films, advertisements and social media: red roses, candlelit dinners and a ring appearing somewhere…
A photography tour is a guided trip built around taking great images. Instead of just sightseeing, the itinerary, timing and guiding are designed to put you in the right place at the right time with expert support. What are some typical features of a photography tour? You’ll be guided by an expert, usually a professional…
Time Out’s annual Best Cities in the World list has Cape Town in the number-one spot. That’s lekker! More than 18 500 people from around the world weighed in with their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers, for the seventh Time Out global survey of city-dwellers. The survey’s questions covered everything from…
The African penguin, with its distinctive black-and-white plumage, is a cherished symbol of South Africa’s unique coastal ecosystem and an iconic attraction for both locals and tourists alike. Yet, the species – known for its playfulness and social bonds – has already lost 97% of its population and could be extinct in the wild by…
Ninety-five years after the first visitors travelled to the top of Table Mountain in a wooden cable car, the world-famous Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is still bustling and doing what it does best: providing visitors from near and far with a memory and a lasting experience. “On 4 October 2024, we celebrated our…
Table Mountain’s famous cableway service is operated by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic men and women who make sure your visit to the mountain is enjoyable and something you will remember for many years to come. It is their hard work and commitment that is being recognised by the World Travel Awards (WTA) nomination.…
Patrick Mavros stands for craft, design, art, conservation and, above all, family. Having recently launched its newest boutique in Cape Town, Lynette Botha delves a little deeper into the history of this esteemed brand – and the inspiring lineage behind it. Ensconced in the serene Umwimsi Valley outside Harare, Zimbabwe, the story of Patrick Mavros…
