South Africa
The South African safari lodge where the animals come to you
This lesser-known, family-friendly lodge provides incredible viewing opportunities thanks to its enviable riverbank location.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Qantas crew makes an effort with jaded passengers
It’s good to see that, after a shaky few years, Qantas is getting its rhythm back.
- by Catherine Marshall
The spectacularly scenic South African drive most people miss
Weaving along the Drakensberg escarpment, South Africa’s Panorama Route delivers geological wonders and splendid views.
- by Rob McFarland
This legendary hotel has hosted celebrities for 125 years
With an A-Z of celebrity clients ranging from Agatha Christie to Lenny Kravitz, there’s no doubting Cape Town’s Mount Nelson hotel’s place in the lexicon of legendary hotels.
- by Julietta Jameson
Sidecar adventures in Cape Town with Brody the dog
A vintage sidecar with dog in tow is the only way to cruise Cape Town.
- by Sue Wallace
Traveller Awards: 10 leaders in protecting the planet
From staying in an upcycled train carriage to signing a tourist pledge, these nations and operators prove there’s no single approach for protecting the planet.
- by Traveller team
The one problem with climbing this landmark peak
While there are undoubtedly spectacular views from the summit of Table Mountain, there’s one landmark you won’t be able to see from there.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
Stuck in an unfamiliar city at midnight, I accepted a lift from a stranger
The prospect of arriving in an unfamiliar city fills me with unease. So I don’t hesitate when a woman seated beside me offers a lift.
- by Catherine Marshall
There are two strict – and surprising – rules when it comes to this stew
South Africa’s hearty potjiekos, which translates as “pot food”, is a casual dish but it takes hours to cook.
- by Ben Groundwater
Trophy hunting and cutting off horns: The new path for saving animals
Poaching is rife, well-organised, and difficult to stop due to endemic corruption in many African nations; there are moves afoot to stop it.
- by Lee Tulloch
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