Visiting the beautiful Cape Winelands and looking for wineries to visit? Here are three in Stellenbosch you should definitely check out…

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department will soon begin its annual spring season readiness drive.

Super Sandman has been brightening up the beach for winter tourists to Fish Hoek with amazing sand art…

Fancy a FANCY weekend away? Go on, splurge a little – check out four of the most luxury hotels in Johannesburg…

The V&A Waterfront is now officially home to the Mother City’s largest ring sculpture – a stunning replica of the iconic Cape Town Ring.

You don’t want to miss out on wildflower season this year! Here are four more Western Cape spots where you can experience the blooms…

In celebration of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day, SANParks unveiled a beautiful short film highlighting marine diversity. Watch…

Some tips from a South African in Malta on living on the magical island…

Looking for something to do on the beautiful KZN south coast? Here are five fun activities that you MUST check out!

With violence erupting near the airport, SATSA members are pulling together to smooth the way for travellers…

Winter in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, can be just as much fun as Summer…

Clifton Beach comprises four separate beach coves, numbered 1 through 4 from north to south, along Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

One of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, Boulders Beach, has been named as one of the ’50 Best Beaches in the World’.

South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi has teamed up with SA Tourism UK to produce an advert that showcases the very best of South Africa. And whilst it’s aimed at the Brits, it’s very likely to lure many SA expats home for the holidays! The spectacular ad features everything from safaris to surfing, sunrises to […]

STELLENBOSCH STELLENBUCKS IS BACK Visit Stellenbosch has officially relaunched their iconic Stellenbucks campaign, this time with a focus on restaurants and dining in the popular Winelands town. According to Tourism Update, the Stellenbucks Restaurant Rewards Campaign invites South African diners to experience the diverse culinary offerings of Stellenbosch while being rewarded with ‘Stellenbucks’ for dining out. ALSO READ: ‘Stay Stellenbucks’ […]

TOURISM IN THE WESTERN CAPE IS LOOKING UP Tourist arrivals via air to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) in the first six months of 2023 has greatly exceeding pre-pandemic levels. According to the Western Cape Government’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro’s monthly tourism report, international two-way passengers remained strong between January and […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) today celebrated and honoured its rangers at World Ranger Day celebrations across all its 21 national parks. Speaking at the anchor event for the World Ranger Day celebration held at the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, Eastern Cape, SANParks Board Chairperson, Pam Yako said, this is a […]

South Africa is a country known for its stunning landscapes and diverse flora. If you’re interested in seeing wildflowers, there are many places you should consider visiting to witness these incredible blooms during the spring and early summer months, typically from August to October. Here are seven you should check out: NAMAQUALAND, NORTHERN CAPE Wildflowers in […]

Kruger National Park is a veritable wildlife mecca, with tourists coming from near and far to catch a glimpse of the incredible animal and birdlife that thrive in their natural habitat. While game drives are a popular choice for many, there are a few more unusual ways to enjoy the unbeatable wildlife experiences at the park. […]

Sadly, Zanzibar’s ancient Mkumbuu ruins will face sea invasion if nothing is done to protect them from rising sea levels. MKUMBUU RUINS The Mkumbuu Ruins are located in the South Pemba Region. They lie at the end of a long narrow peninsula known as Ras Mkumbuu. The ruins mainly date from the 9th century CE and were […]

South African National Parks and, more specifically, the Arid Region have announced “with pleasure” that a once in a lifetime 4×4 flower route, as well as hiking trail, has been opened at |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. SANParks said in a statement today (Wed 26 July ’23): “This route will take you meandering through the beautiful flowers […]

  South Africans were delighted last week when 27,000 readers of the Telegraph voted SA the greatest country on Earth, and Cape Town the best city in the world to visit. But while as South Africans we know all about our country’s appeal – from wildlife to culture, breathtaking mountain ranges to beautiful beaches – […]

TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY CLOSED The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has officially closed down operations of their cable car for two weeks, starting 24 July until 7 August 2023. ALSO READ: Table Mountain celebrates Mandela Day with some special visitors The reason for this closure is for scheduled maintenance to take place over the two […]

The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index for 2023 outlines the 106 countries that South African passport holders can travel to without requiring a visa. The index included 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, ranking them quarterly in terms of travel power. Each passport was scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free. CHECKMATE | These are South Africa’s Top 20 […]