Author: Pholoso Manamela and Malesela Mahapa
Amid the pulse of Sandton, where high-rise towers glint in the sun and the city hums with relentless energy, we discovered a haven of calm at Sanctuary Spa, located within the elegant confines of The ...
There are few places in Johannesburg where the pace of the city softens into something more gracious, and where every corner feels considered without trying too hard. The Catalyst Hotel, located on Pretoria Avenue inWierda ...
Slipped neatly into Pretoria Avenue in Wierda Valley, Sandton, The Catalyst Hotel stands as one of those rare properties that feel instantly in tune with both business and leisure. We arrived in the city just ...
There are meals that simply fill a hunger, and then there are meals that linger in memory long after the table has been cleared. Our evening at Flames Restaurant, perched high within the Four Seasons ...
Some dining experiences feel less like a meal and more like the opening lines of a captivating story—unfolding with anticipation, atmosphere, and detail. Our evening at Kashew Restaurant carried exactly that kind of rhythm. Stepping ...
It was midday on the last Wednesday of August, the air carrying the first hints of spring, when we arrived at Ocaso. Sunlight spilled brightly over Oxford Parks, softening Rosebank’s urban edge with a gentle ...
Sandton is a part of Johannesburg that never quite stands still. From early-morning coffee runs to the last round of late-night cocktails, there’s a constant hum in the air. Staying at @Sandton Hotel on Benmore ...
Sandton has no shortage of ways to fill your day, but few places manage to make time slow down quite like @Sandton Spa located within @Sandton Hotel on Benmore Road. Stepping inside feels like crossing ...
Dining at @Sandton Hotel on Benmore Road isn’t just about eating well—it’s about stepping into an experience that’s been thought through from the first greeting to the last spoonful of dessert. The atmosphere strikes that ...
Sandton has a certain pull—a mix of urban pace and polished convenience that makes it one of Johannesburg’s most visited districts for both business and leisure. On Benmore Road, @Sandton Hotel offers something we often ...
We were deep in the bush when the sun began its descent—far from the lodge, with nothing but sky above and earth around. The Land Cruiser rolled to a soft stop and the engine fell ...
It was the afternoon game drive. The Land Cruiser rumbled over the gravel, its tyres sinking into puddles left behind by the earlier rain. Each soft splash broke the silence gently, adding rhythm to the ...
We arrived at NAKO Safari Lodge just as the sky was clearing from a late-morning drizzle, the air cool and fresh, carrying the earthy scent of the bush. After reaching the lodge, lunch was served: ...
We arrived at NAKO Safari Lodge under a soft, grey sky. The rain had just stopped, leaving the air fresh yet heavy—a sign that a seasonal shift was underway. Droplets clung to the leaves, and ...
Santis Bar & Grill is the kind of place that makes you wish more suburbs had a real local hangout—somewhere that understands the value of good food and drinks, good company, and the kind of ...
Food at Inzolo Lodge is more than just a meal between game drives—it’s a deeply considered part of the experience, woven seamlessly into the rhythm of the Eastern Cape bush. As soon as lunch was ...
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, ...
Sadie’s Bistro is the kind of place that makes you wish every city had a story to tell with its food. Nestled in the heart of Marshalltown, Johannesburg’s city centre, the bistro breathes new life ...
Ukkō is the kind of restaurant that immediately feels like a welcome pause from the city’s usual rhythm. Part of the newly reimagined Winifred Mandela Precinct, this Mediterranean-inspired spot offers a dining experience that’s as ...
