OutThere travellers have been heading to South Africa for decades and its inherent spirit of reinvention that really captures our imagination. From beautiful Cape Town to sublime safaris
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Fleur Huijskens & Nicole Boekhoorn
Sterrekopje, Franschhoek, South Africa
That its creators call Sterrekopje a ‘healing farm’ might seem disingenuous, given its sumptuous appointment and breath-stealing setting....
Of vines and valleys
Western Cape, South Africa
On a journey around Cape Town and the surrounding countryside, Steffen Michels gets a taste of all things...
Call of the wild
Eastern and Southern Africa
We’ve been told by many a ranger that there’s a lot in the African bush that bites, but...
Setting the bar
Cape Town, South Africa
Part of the DIY generation of Capetonian musicians, the ethos of marching to the beat of one’s own...
The returning champion
Cape Town, South Africa
It’s not every day we encounter someone whose views chime exactly with ours. So meet David Ryan, native...
Land of our ancestors
Western Cape, South Africa
The sheer scale of South Africa has a way of putting life in perspective – a trait we...
The taste of success
Paarl and Franschhoek, South Africa
Wannabe wine-buff Zack Cahill embarks on a voyage of discovery through South Africa’s glorious winelands and finds that...
Lens on community
Khayelitsha, South Africa
“Most visitors to Cape Town see nothing but the trappings of prosperity, and of course, natural beauty. However,...
Queen of the bush
Kruger National Park, South Africa
It has been a long fantasy of ours to visit the majestic Kruger. Before travelling to the continent,...
South Africa hotel and resort reviews
Sterrekopje
Franschhoek, South Africa
In a world where the cutting edge of wellness increasingly relies on tech-based novelty, Fleur Huijskens and Nicole...
The Cellars-Hohenort
Cape Town, South Africa
Just minutes from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and a world away from central Cape Town (yet close enough),...
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
One of the world’s most historical hotels, locals and fans alike affectionally refer to the Mount Nelson, A...
Delaire Graff Estate
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Driving up the private, oak-lined road that leads to Delaire Graff Estate, the views become exponentially more exciting...
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Located at the beating heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the One&Only Cape Town couldn’t be more...
Mont Rochelle
Franschhoek, South Africa
It’s funny to think, perhaps, that Sir Richard Branson – who’s travelled to outer space as well as...
Shambala Private Game Reserve
Vaalwater, South Africa
The Shambala Private Game Reserve may only be a three-hour drive from Johannesburg, but it is a world...
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Cape Town, South Africa
Watching the sunset, we don’t know where to look first. The reflection of the sun as it hits...
Ellerman House
Cape Town, South Africa
Many hotels claim to make you feel at home, but very few really achieve it. From the moment...
Anella II
Cape Town, South Africa
Long before we arrived in Cape Town, we had heard how the ultimate luxury experience is to book...
The Silo Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
Like the iconic V&A Waterfront in which it stands, this brutalist, ex-grain storage building was given a whole...
Camissa House
Cape Town, South Africa
According to our butler, the ‘Camissa’ in Camissa House apparently means ‘the place of sweet waters’. And if...
Leeu Estates
Franschhoek, South Africa
On the slopes of the Dassenberg mountains in Franschhoek, at the heart of the South African winelands, Leeu...
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat
Western Cape, South Africa
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat is a magical and storied retreat, surrounded by jaw-dropping landscapes that...
Brookdale Estate
Paarl, South Africa
They say that the pearl is a queen of gems and a gem of queens, a fitting way...
Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg, South Africa
If you’re stopping over in Jo’burg, don’t miss staying at this property in the trendy suburb of Rosebank,...
Singita Lebombo, Kruger, South Africa
You’ll find this breathtakingly beautiful, dramatic, boutique safari lodge with fifteen loft-style suites, perched like majestic eagle’s nests...
Kensington Place, Cape Town, South Africa
You’ll find this jewel of a property at the top of Leeuwenhof Street, one of the main roads...
Radisson Blu, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
As chain hotels go, the Radisson Blu in Port Elizabeth is an amazing find. You’ll recognize it from...
Taj
Cape Town, South Africa
There’s nothing that screams luxury more than jumping in a taxi when you arrive in a city and...