South Africa

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

Franschhoek House: The Crown Jewel of La Residence’s Luxury Estate.

01/09/2025 by .
Brian Berkman visits Franschhoek House, a grand addition to south Africa's premier wine country retreat.

Brian Berkman visits Franschhoek House, a grand addition to south Africa’s premier wine country retreat.

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Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa: Discover Glorious Golf, Wine and Relaxation near Cape Town

21/08/2025 by .
Sarah Kingdom checks into Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, and discovers a Cape Winelands escape that combines heritage, gastronomy, golf and relaxation.

Sarah Kingdom checks into Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, and discovers a Cape Winelands escape that combines heritage, gastronomy, golf and relaxation.

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The Oyster Box Hotel— Durban’s Luxury Coastal Icon

19/08/2025 by .
When Sarah Kingdom visits The Oyster Box Hotel on South Africa’s dazzling KwaZulu-Natal coast, she finds a luxury hotel unlike any other; a true original in every sense of the word.

When Sarah Kingdom visits The Oyster Box Hotel on South Africa’s dazzling KwaZulu-Natal coast, she finds a luxury hotel unlike any other; a true original in every sense of the word.

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Hotel Elegance at the Cape Town Waterfront. Experience 3 Fabulous Stays.

07/08/2025 by .
Sarah Kingdom discovers hotel elegance at the Cape Town Waterfront with Queen Victoria Hotel, Dock House Boutique Hotel and Victoria & Alfred Hotel offering three distinctly different  stays.

Sarah Kingdom discovers hotel elegance at the Cape Town Waterfront with Queen Victoria Hotel, Dock House Boutique Hotel and Victoria & Alfred Hotel offering three distinctly different  stays.

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The Winchester Hotel.  Discover An Elegant  Cape Town Classic

30/07/2025 by .
The Winchester Hotel.  Discover An Elegant  Cape Town Classic

Sarah Kingdom checks into The Winchester Hotel, where Cape Dutch elegance meets contemporary comfort, in a place that’s rich in history, stylish, and perfectly placed on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard.

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Lepogo Lodges. Discover stunning Lapalala Wilderness Lodges in Limpopo, South Africa.

29/06/2025 by .
Lynne Coates goes on safari in the exclusive Lepogo Lodges in the UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere.

Lynne Coates goes on safari in the exclusive Lepogo Lodges in the UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere.

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Escape To The Beach Guesthouse. Wilderness, Western Cape.

26/02/2024 by .
Escape To The Beach Guesthouse

Colin Hockley enjoys a beachside stay at Escape to the Beach Guesthouse, a luxury B&B along South Africa’s Garden Route.

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The Residence Hotel, Johannesburg. In The hot heart of South Africa.

11/12/2023 by .
The Residence Hotel

Sarah Kingdom reviews The Residence Hotel, a boutique hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city.

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Mantis No. 5 Boutique Art Hotel. Discover the jazz age on South Africa’s sunshine coast.

21/09/2022 by .
Mantis No. 5 Boutique Art Hotel

Michael Edwards revisits the Jazz Age Mantis No. 5 Boutique Art Hotel in shimmering Summerstrand

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Review: Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, South Africa

15/09/2022 by .
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Michael Edwards explores the future of the safari lodge in the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge private game reserve

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