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Cape Town’s villa scene has always attracted a discerning traveller, but over the past year, the offering has matured into something exceptionally refined. These aren’t just holiday homes with pretty views—they are expertly curated spaces ...
There’s something quietly majestic about waking up before dawn on the Wild Coast, walking out into the salty chill of morning, and watching as the sun lifts above the horizon. Here, where the Eastern Cape’s ...
There’s a quiet revolution unfolding across the Eastern Cape—one where world-class indulgence meets low-impact living. Tucked between rolling valleys, untouched coastlines and Big Five reserves, a selection of high-end eco lodges is redefining what it ...
Hogsback feels like a place imagined, then brought to life. Nestled deep within the Amathole Mountains in the Eastern Cape, this forested village has gained a reputation not only for its atmospheric beauty and Tolkien-inspired ...
We arrived at Inzolo Lodge with that quiet anticipation you get when you know you’re in for something special—but nothing quite prepares you for the way this place folds itself around you. Tucked into the ...
We’d heard stories, of course—about how the Eastern Cape offers a safari experience that’s quieter than the Kruger and far less trafficked, but no less remarkable. Lalibela Game Reserve had long been on our radar, ...
The Northern Cape, often overlooked in favour of coastal escapes and Winelands retreats, is fast becoming a quiet icon of South African luxury. Here, among sweeping red dunes and diamond-studded histories, the concept of opulence ...
There’s luxury—and then there’s the kind of indulgence that makes you feel like the only person on Earth. South Africa’s most opulent boutique retreats aren’t just about plush linens, panoramic views or candlelit dinners under ...
There’s a distinct rhythm to the South African bush—one that blends golden silence with the raw sounds of the wild. But for a select group of global travellers, that rhythm comes with the soft clink ...
Johannesburg, often viewed through the lens of business and bustle, is quietly shedding its corporate skin to reveal a sleek, sky-high lifestyle that pairs panoramic views with impeccable design. Now more than ever, Joburg is ...
There’s something untamed and ancient about the South African bushveld. The air smells of dust and dry grass, the light dances through acacia branches, and the silence is often broken only by the low rumble ...
There’s a particular kind of magic that comes with staying in a private villa. The space is entirely yours, the views are often cinematic, and the experience is tailored to your pace—no breakfast buffets, no ...
There’s something undeniably indulgent about being surrounded by the ocean, far from traffic, screens, and schedules — and off South Africa’s coast, there are private island retreats that capture this fantasy in full. These are ...
The Drakensberg is one of those rare destinations where time seems to slow down the moment you arrive. Towering basalt cliffs, rolling green foothills, and crisp mountain air create a sense of quiet grandeur that ...
There’s a quiet kind of magic that settles over you the moment you enter the Karoo. It’s not loud or showy—it creeps in gently, through the open skies, the vast, untamed plains, and the distant ...
South Africa’s winter months, stretching from June to August, may be chillier and drier, but that doesn’t mean travellers need to hibernate indoors. In fact, it’s the perfect season to take to the skies, dive ...
It’s one thing to go on safari and marvel at the Big Five, but it’s an entirely different, more meditative pleasure to spend a weekend in the bush focused not on beasts, but birds. That’s ...
Some lodges offer luxury. Others promise wildlife. Then there are those rare places, like Tintswalo Waterberg, that manage to deliver both in quiet harmony. Located deep in the malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve, just a few ...
As soon as we left the tar road behind and began winding our way along the gravel track into Welgevonden Game Reserve, a calm sense of escape set in. The noise and pace of city ...
When the cold fingers of winter begin to loosen their grip on the Cape, a quiet transformation begins to stir along South Africa’s West Coast. It’s subtle at first — a faint green tinge to ...
