South Africa

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in South Africa, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

The Town of Robertson: Discover History, Wine and a Flourishing Food Scene near Cape Town.

25/02/2026 by .
Club Chinois, located inside Park Chinois on Berkeley Street in Mayfair

Sarah Kingdom visits the town of Robertson, not far from Cape Town, and discovers why the area is known as the valley of wine, horses and roses.

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Hermanus: Discover Wonderful Whales, Wine and Wildflowers on the Western Cape

08/12/2025 by .
Sarah Kingdom travels to Hermanus on South Africa’s Whale Coast, and discovers a destination where breaching whales, vineyard lunches, coastal trails and boutique comfort come together in one seaside escape.

Sarah Kingdom travels to Hermanus on South Africa’s Whale Coast, and discovers a destination where breaching whales, vineyard lunches, coastal trails and boutique comfort come together in one seaside escape.

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Marine Dynamics Big 5 Tour. From Whales To Penguins – Encounter South Africa’s Marine ‘Big 5’.

14/11/2025 by .
Sarah Kingdom joins Marine Dynamics Big 5 Tour off the coast of Gansbaai and discovers an unforgettable sea safari.

Sarah Kingdom joins Marine Dynamics Big 5 Tour off the coast of Gansbaai and discovers an unforgettable sea safari.

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De Hoop Nature Reserve. Walking With Our Ancestors: The Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour.

01/09/2025 by .
At the De Hoop Nature Reserve outside Cape Town, Sarah Kingdom discovers an extraordinary exhibition that reveals how the earliest Homo sapiens shaped the foundations of modern humanity.

At the De Hoop Nature Reserve outside Cape Town, Sarah Kingdom discovers an extraordinary exhibition that reveals how the earliest Homo sapiens shaped the foundations of modern humanity.

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Exploring Johannesburg. 10 brilliant places not to miss.

11/12/2023 by .
Exploring Johannesburg

Sarah Kingdom offers up her way of exploring Johannesburg and challenges popular preconceptions.

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Saseka Tented Camp. Discover outstanding tented luxury at Kruger.

16/09/2020 by .
Brian Berkman goes seeking the Big Five at Saseka Tented Camp and finds the Thornybush Safari Lodges COVID ready

Brian Berkman goes seeking the Big Five at Saseka Tented Camp and finds the Thornybush Safari Lodges COVID ready

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Charming, historic Tulbagh in the Western Cape. South Africa.

23/10/2019 by .

Climbing Table Mountain With An Expert Guide is the best way up

25/09/2018 by .

Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary

02/05/2018 by .

Insider Guide to Cape Town. Bold, beautiful and thriving.

18/04/2018 by .