South Africa

Hlengiwe Magagula set off on the four-day Olifants River Back Pack Trail offered by SANParks When I arrived at the N’wamanzi Lookout Point at sundown, I had an extra reason to enjoy the view down to the Olifants River:...

If you are looking for quirky locals and unexpected treasures and pleasures, head up South Africa’s west coast for a dose of the Wild West SA style, says Carrie Hampton. Here are the best places to visit... (All images...

There’s a lot more to this diverse country than Kruger National Park. Philip Briggs unveils the country’s top 10 hidden highlights for the wildlife lover It’s not exactly breaking news that South Africa’s vast Kruger National Park is one...

One of the best places to see Kalahari lions is in Tswalu, South Africa’s biggest private wildlife reserve. Brian Jackman went to look for them It's early morning in Tswalu, the Korannaberg summits sharp-etched against the sky, and a...

Going on safari with children can seem daunting, but not if you choose the right location. Jasreen Mayal Khanna tells us why Gondwana Game Reserve, South Africa, will be an experience of a lifetime for both you and your...

Africa’s most iconic safari destination? It’s a tough call, but the Serengeti and Kruger National Parks can both stake a strong claim to the title. Here, Philip Briggs pits the two safari heavyweights against each other. The Serengeti, dominating...

Ann & Steve Toon go on the photographer’s dream safari at South Africa’s Zimanga Game Reserve We’re half-way through a lengthy 18-hour stretch in a hide in the bush in South Africa’s game-rich KwaZulu-Natal province. It’s midnight, pitch-black, and...

Every visitor to Cape Town needs to go up the iconic Table Mountain. The mountain has an aura and energy force that Carrie Hampton just can’t resist. She gives us her inside tips to making the most of your...

If you thought the Netherlands was the bulb capital of the world, think again. Follow the Northern Cape’s colour-popping wild flower route in spring. Words and photographs by Steve and Ann Toon A box of M&Ms, a Pixar movie,...

Carrie Hampton selflessly researches the top spots for an afternoon treat “Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on.” (Billy Connolly). Sitting down to High Tea in the...

Carrie Hampton implores you to rise early on your next visit to Cape Town. You are about to know a secret about Cape Town that even most locals don’t know. Warning: it does mean getting up before dawn (which...

Emma Gregg picks her favourite experiences in this vibrant metropolis, from its better-known attractions to its city secrets Best way to arrive: The Blue Train Surely the most glamorous way to arrive in Cape Town is by sea on...

On the wild and untrammelled northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) coast, you’ll find some of the most breathtaking beaches of anywhere in Africa: beautiful swathes of sand flanked by estuaries, subtropical jungles and forested dunes. Yet it is difficult to think...

Thanks to its spectacular diversity, South Africa offers more holiday possibilities than any other nation on the continent. We asked Carrie Hampton, who has visited more than 200 safari lodges and dozens of beaches, to let us into the...

Is this the best-value park in Africa? By Emma Gregg Safari snobs can be sniffy about Greater Kruger. Sure, it’s popular, but isn’t it just for celebrities, backpackers and daytrippers? Is it actually any good? With everything from opulence...