South Africa Travel Articles

20 Luxurious Wineries and Wine Hotels Where You Can Stay the Night

Isabel Eva Bohrer explores 20 luxurious wineries and wine hotels that have opened their doors for you to experience their creations to the fullest.

Chocolate Travel: 17 Delicious Places to Satisfy Your Craving

Many travelers cross the globe to experience new foods. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares how you can plan a trip dedicated entirely to your love of chocolate.

7 Affordable Places to Go on an African Safari

African safaris can be rather expensive. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 7 places you can see wildlife - without breaking the bank.

Eight of the Best German-Style Beer Halls Outside of Germany

Hardly a rarity in their country of origin, Bavarian beer halls do exist in other parts of the world, too. Ben Keene tracks down eight of them outside Germany.

Slum Tourism: A Look at Both Sides of the Debate

Slum tourism is rapidly growing in countries like South Africa and India but debate still goes on over whether it is beneficial or exploitative. Hilton Yip takes a look at this issue, including personal experience of slum tours, to see if it is more of the former than the latter.

14 Extreme Travel Activities To Get Your Heart Pumping

Want to live life a little more dangerously or seek some adventure? Victoria Brewood lists some of the more extreme, thrill-seeking activities on offer around the world.

The Real Cost of Traveling the World Like Rolf Potts

Many dream of traveling the world but dismiss it as impossible. Adam Seper is here to go over the nitty-gritty budgeting details of a trip around the world.

Chasing Elephants and Decoding Dung: On Safari in Kruger National Park

Visitors to South Africa's Kruger National Park are not allowed to leave their vehicle... except on bush walks led by armed guides and animal trackers. Brian Spencer on what it's like exploring Kruger by foot.

Endless Summer: Chasing Beach Season Around the World

Just like it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere for happy hour, it’s always beach season somewhere in the world. Spencer Spellman takes us on a tour of some of the best beaches by season, so you can soak up the sun no matter what the time of year.

Nine Amazing Adventures to Add to a Trip to Southern Africa

South Africa may be the most-visited country in the Southern Africa region, but it shouldn't be your only stop. Countries like Namibia, Lesotho and Botswana offer more wildlife and culture to round out your experience on the continent. Jill Nawrocki suggests nine great adventures to experience in Southern Africa.