Places

Spotlight

20 Apr 2026

Elephant Point River Suites Opens on the Sabie: What the Off-Grid Debut Means for Kruger's Southern Flank

03 Jul 2026

Spa Lodges That Welcome Families: Where Parents and Children Both Unwind

28 Apr 2026

Six Lodges, One Collection: How Tengile MalaMala Rewrites the Sabi Sand Playbook

16 Feb 2026

An elegant guide to the top safari lodges in South Africa

Last posts

Spa Lodges in the Winelands: Treatments Rooted in Cape Botanicals

Vineyard Getaways

•

19/06/2026

Spa Lodges in the Winelands: Treatments Rooted in Cape Botanicals

Discover Cape Winelands spa lodge treatments in South Africa, from Stellenbosch wellness retreats and Cape botanical therapies to vineyard-view hydrotherapy pools and practical tips on packages, pricing and booking.

The Solo Traveller's Advantage: Why Single-Supplement Policies Are Finally Shifting in South Africa

Safari Destinations

•

16/06/2026

The Solo Traveller's Advantage: Why Single-Supplement Policies Are Finally Shifting in South Africa

Solo safari travel in South Africa is changing as lodges ease single supplements. Learn where solo travellers get the best value, safety and game-drive experiences.

Peak Season Is Coming: Where South Africa's Savviest Guests Are Already Booking for July

Safari Destinations

•

12/06/2026

Peak Season Is Coming: Where South Africa's Savviest Guests Are Already Booking for July

July is peak safari season in South Africa. Learn when to book Kruger, Cape Town and coastal stays, where new lodges still have space, and how to secure the best rooms.

Stellenbosch After the Tasting Room: Where to Stay When the Wine Day Ends

Vineyard Getaways

•

12/06/2026

Stellenbosch After the Tasting Room: Where to Stay When the Wine Day Ends

Planning a Stellenbosch wine stay near Cape Town ? Explore where to sleep on estates or in town, what your budget buys, and how two nights transform the experience.

Truffle Season Hits the Cape: The Winelands Stays Hosting Harvest-Table Dinners

Vineyard Getaways

•

12/06/2026

Truffle Season Hits the Cape: The Winelands Stays Hosting Harvest-Table Dinners

Plan a Cape Winelands winter escape around truffle season dining, with hunts, black Périgord menus, paired wines and luxury vineyard stays in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.

Staying in Hermanus: Where Whale Watchers Check In for the Season

Beachfront Retreats

•

02/06/2026

Staying in Hermanus: Where Whale Watchers Check In for the Season

Plan a Hermanus luxury accommodation stay for peak whale season. Discover cliff-path hotels, Hemel en Aarde wine country lodges, booking tips, key whale watching stats and practical FAQs for the June–November migration in Walker Bay.

Why Winter Is the Walking Safari's Best Season: Dry Trails and Clear Sightlines

Safari Destinations

•

01/06/2026

Why Winter Is the Walking Safari's Best Season: Dry Trails and Clear Sightlines

Discover why winter walking safaris in South Africa offer cooler temperatures, clearer bushveld views and expert-guided trails in Kruger, the Drakensberg and beyond, with tips on safety, packing and planning a luxury on-foot safari itinerary.

Eastern Cape Safari Lodges for Travellers Who Want Big Five Without the Crowds

Safari Destinations

•

29/05/2026

Eastern Cape Safari Lodges for Travellers Who Want Big Five Without the Crowds

Discover Eastern Cape safari lodge luxury in South Africa: malaria-free Big Five game reserves, intimate game drives, family-friendly lodges and easy combinations with the Garden Route and Cape Town.

Jaci's Private Lodge Reopens After Madikwe's Floods: What's New Behind the Rebuilt Doors

Safari Destinations

•

26/05/2026

Jaci's Private Lodge Reopens After Madikwe's Floods: What's New Behind the Rebuilt Doors

Discover the Jaci’s Lodge Madikwe relaunch 2026: a redesigned, solar powered private lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve with river facing suites, family villas and practical tips on rates, transfers and how to book.

Dinner Worth Driving For: Farm-Restaurant Stays Along the Garden Route

Beachfront Retreats

•

25/05/2026

Dinner Worth Driving For: Farm-Restaurant Stays Along the Garden Route

Discover how farm-to-fork stays along South Africa’s Garden Route turn dinner into the main event, with owner-run farm lodges, coastal country houses and forest retreats linking Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in one food-led itinerary.

Club Med Lands on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast: Inside Africa's First Beach-and-Safari All-Inclusive

Beachfront Retreats

•

22/05/2026

Club Med Lands on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast: Inside Africa's First Beach-and-Safari All-Inclusive

Club Med South Africa KwaZulu-Natal brings an all-inclusive beach-and-safari resort to the Dolphin Coast, with 411 rooms, Ilanga Collection suites and future access to the Vikela private reserve. Discover activities, opening timelines, family-friendly details, and practical tips on access, visas and environmental context.

Stellenbosch Hosts the Tenth Wine Tourism Conference: What It Signals for Estate Hospitality

Vineyard Getaways

•

19/05/2026

Stellenbosch Hosts the Tenth Wine Tourism Conference: What It Signals for Estate Hospitality

Explore how the Wine Tourism Conference Stellenbosch 2026 at Cavalli Estate is reshaping luxury vineyard stays in South Africa, from immersive wine routes and sustainable suites to data-driven hospitality and community impact.

Vineyard Spa Stays: How the Winelands Built Its Own Answer to the Bush Treatment

Safari Destinations

•

15/05/2026

Vineyard Spa Stays: How the Winelands Built Its Own Answer to the Bush Treatment

Resort South Africa for couples, from Kruger game lodges to vineyard spas, oceanfront hotels and Sun City. Plan a 10 day wellness focused itinerary with confidence.

Winter Safari Season Opens: Why May and June Still Reward Travelers Who Book Late

Safari Destinations

•

13/05/2026

Winter Safari Season Opens: Why May and June Still Reward Travelers Who Book Late

Planning a family safari hotel stay in South Africa this winter ? See why May–June excel for wildlife, key 2026 openings, and how to book late yet well.

The Family Cellar Weekend: Winelands Estates Where Kids Are Treated Like Grown-Ups

Vineyard Getaways

•

14/05/2026

The Family Cellar Weekend: Winelands Estates Where Kids Are Treated Like Grown-Ups

Plan a genuinely family-friendly Winelands stay in the Cape Winelands, with child-focused wine estates near Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, age-specific tips, and practical booking advice.

Camps Bay, V&A, or City Bowl: How Your Cape Town Neighborhood Shapes Your Stay

Safari Destinations

•

12/05/2026

Camps Bay, V&A, or City Bowl: How Your Cape Town Neighborhood Shapes Your Stay

Planning where to stay in South Africa for business and leisure? Compare Cape Town’s City Bowl, V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay, with prices, transfer times and safari connections for four to six night stays.

The Extended Work Trip, Rewritten: Why Executives Are Adding Kruger After Joburg

Safari Destinations

•

07/05/2026

The Extended Work Trip, Rewritten: Why Executives Are Adding Kruger After Joburg

Extended business travel in South Africa is reshaping corporate itineraries, with longer stays, Kruger add-ons, and city hotels and safari lodges tailored to executives’ work-and-rest schedules.

Conservation as the Real Luxury: What Private Reserves Now Owe the Land Around Them

Eco-Friendly Practices

•

07/05/2026

Conservation as the Real Luxury: What Private Reserves Now Owe the Land Around Them

Discover how a modern luxury conservation safari in South Africa turns high-end stays into measurable support for wildlife, landscapes and local communities, with concrete examples, key questions to ask, and itinerary ideas.

Sabi Sand Beyond the Flagships: Where Repeat Safari Guests Are Booking in 2026

Discover how South Africa hotels in 2026 are shifting from big name safari flagships to smart secondary lodges, with stronger guiding, better value and Cape Town stays that sharpen your itinerary.

by Liam van der Merwe

Landscape as Architecture: South Africa's New Generation of Lodges That Disappear Into the Bush

Architectural Marvels

•

08/05/2026

Landscape as Architecture: South Africa's New Generation of Lodges That Disappear Into the Bush

Discover how South Africa’s new generation of architectural safari lodges uses Afro-minimalist design, local stone, timber, and off-grid thinking to disappear into the bush while delivering a luxury safari experience.

by Lesedi Mokoena