South Africa
Ask a Local: Designer Sindiso Khumalo on Cape Town’s Coolest Spots
From eclectic art galleries to creative concept stores, designer Sindiso Khumalo recommends the best spots around Cape Town.
A Guide to the Swartland, South Africa's Most Underrated Wine Region
Producing some of the country’s most sought-after bottles, this lesser-known wine community is morphing into a design haven well worth the short trek from Cape Town.
The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush
We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.
South Africa's Vibrant Cape Malay Community Is Synonymous With Creativity
How Cape Town's innovative artists, designers, and chefs are bringing attention to the city's Cape Malay heritage.
When Is the Best Time to Visit South Africa?
Planning your next holiday? We've got you covered with the best time to visit South Africa, whether you're planning a safari or looking for a December getaway
Sleeping Under the Stars on a Mobile Safari Through Botswana
In the wilds of Botswana, one writer gets up close to the power—and vulnerability—of its wildlife.
Riding the Historic Rovos Rail Across Untrammeled Corners of Southern Africa
Getting up close with the region’s majestic scenery—and the big beasts that call it home.
This Wheelchair-Accessible Safari in South Africa Should Be the Future of Adventure Travel
Ximuwu Lodge offers the first wheelchair-accessible safari in South Africa and ensures that watching wildlife is a privilege that can belong to everyone.
On Safari in South Africa and Botswana, Seeing Myself in My Father for the First Time
After years spent drifting apart, traveling together gave us the opportunity to rebuild.
Inside Luxury Safari Operator Singita's New Holistic Wellness Approach
On a trip to South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mary Holland experiences a feast for the senses.
Eugene Levy Fell for South Africa While Filming His New Travel Show
The magic of a safari in Kruger National Park.
You Can Now Stay in the Homes of South Africa's Most Prominent Artists
A portfolio of rentals gives travelers an intimate new way to experience South Africa's creative community.
The Best Tour I Booked in Johannesburg: An Afternoon with a Local Dressmaker
The Airbnb Experience was the most unforgettable part of my five-day trip.
On Location: ‘The Woman King’ Takes Viewers to South African Game Reserves, Beaches, and Castles
Lifting the curtain on the destinations behind the season’s most exciting new releases.
How South Africa’s First Black African Free-Diving Instructor Spends a Day in Cape Town, From Sunrise Swims to Solo Hikes
Unsurprisingly, Zandile Ndhlovu—who is also the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation—likes to hang out by the water.
On a Trip to South Africa, I Finally Found a Sense of Home
“It was a time for reconnection with my ancestral land and its people,” writes DeAnna Taylor.
What’s New in Cape Town and Johannesburg—From Open-Air Markets to Revamped Hotels
Start planning your South African itinerary.
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A Local’s Guide to South Africa
Photographer Trevor Stuurman on the art you can’t skip in Johannesburg and beyond.
Exploring South Africa’s Eastern Cape on a Road Trip Along the Wild Coast
Driving South Africa’s emptiest stretch on a visit back with a friend.
Meet the Creatives Behind South Africa's Cultural Energy
A wave of young, boundary-pushing creative entrepreneurs is providing even more reasons to plan a visit to South Africa.