South Africa

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

South Africa travel inspiration
See all

Marc-Ludolf von Schmarsow and James Jayasundera of 7 Koppies, Franschhoek, South Africa

James Jayasundera & Marc-Ludolf von Schmarsow
7 Koppies, Franschhoek, South Africa

That South Africa’s spellbinding Western Cape might inspire budding hoteliers isn’t surprising – but the couple behind 7...

Fleur Huijskens and Nicole Boekhoorn of Sterrekopje, Franschhoek, South Africa

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...

A leopard sits in a tree near Xigera Safari Lodge, Botwana, Eastern and Southern Africa

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...

Al Clapper sings while holding a bottle in a tattoo studio in Cape Town, South Africa

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...

David Ryan on safari near Cape Town, South Africa

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...

A meal is served at Test Kitchen Fledgelings, Cape Town, South Africa

Changing tastes
Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is renowned for being South Africa’s gastronomy capital, but the pandemic has unexpectedly transitioned the way...

Portrait of Bheki Dube, Founder and CEO of CURIOCITY, Cape Town, South Africa

Reconnecting humanity
Cape Town, South Africa

Realising that to be truly inclusive, you have to create belonging, CURIOCITY and The Beach Co-op, a new...

Postcards from Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa

The colour and vibrancy of many of the Mother City’s neighbourhoods betray their shifting fortunes in quite unexpected...

Portrait of Juma Mkwela of Juma Art Tours, Cape Town, South Africa

Reaching a settlement
Cape Town, South Africa

Majestic though Cape Town’s setting may be, it’s the townships that will most likely make a first impression...

Deer in the wild, Western Cape, South Africa

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...

Siseko Simphiwe Maweyi
Cape Town, South Africa

Zeitz MOCAA gallery guide and docent Siseko Simphiwe Maweyi shares what first got him into art, and why...

South Africa hotel and resort reviews
See all

7 Koppies
Franschhoek, South Africa

With their lighthearted take on hospitality, an extraordinary eye for detail and the courage not to play by...

Ducks gather in front of old Dutch era farm house at Babylonstoren, South Africa

Babylonstoren
Franschhoek, South Africa

There is a moment – perhaps while walking barefoot through the manicured rows of the garden, or catching...

The views from Bushmans Kloof, Western Cape, South Africa

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...

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...

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...

South Africa

South Africa travel inspiration See all

South Africa hotel and resort reviews See all

South Africa travel inspiration
See all

South Africa hotel and resort reviews
See all