A South African holiday as a couple

A South African holiday as a couple_Madikwe Safari Lodge There are plenty of romantic getaways in South Africa that are perfect for couples | Credit: Madikwe Safari Lodge

Most parts of South Africa are suited to couples. However, it’s easier for couples travelling without children to self-drive (which also helps keep costs down) and ensures plenty of privacy and quality time together. Many couples opt to visit areas like the Garden Route, Kruger Park and iSimangaliso, which are ideal for self-drive exploration and many romantic interludes.

A photography safari in South Africa

Certain camps and lodges offer guests professional photographic equipment for hire | Credit: Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park South Africa is a highly photogenic country, especially in the summer months (November-April) when the air is least hazy and landscapes are at their greenest. The coastline and mountains all make great subjects, but the country’s most popular venues for…

An adventure holiday in South Africa

Exploring the Fish River Canyon | Credit Getaway Magazine South Africa is a brilliant destination for adventurous travellers. Hard to beat, in fact. Depending on your tastes, interests, age and level of fitness, activities on offer range from week-long rafting excursions along the Orange River as it follows the border between the Northern Cape and neighbouring Namibia, to multi-day…

South Africa in October

It’s dry during October in the Kruger. Animals congregate at watering holes in large numbers | Credit: National Geographic Johannesburg and the highveld is warm by day, cooler at night and will receive occasional rainfall. Cape Town and the Western Cape is hot by day, cooler at night, and generally dry, while the Kruger Park and surrounds is hot by day, warm at night, and…

Malaria free safari holidays in South Africa

An aardvark in the malaria-free Kichaka Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape Although malaria is a major travel concern in much of Africa, it has a very limited presence in South Africa. Indeed, more than 95% of South Africa, and most of its major attractions, are entirely free of malaria. There are only two exceptions. The eastern lowveld of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, which includes the…

Budget safari holiday in South Africa

Camping is a budget-friendly activity in South Africa | Credit: Getaway Magazine South Africa is well-suited to budget travellers. There are backpacker hostels and affordable B&Bs as well as self-catering options in all major centres. There are also very affordable and well-equipped campsites, usually with hot water in the ablution blocks and electricity. For transport, the perennially…

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

iSimangaliso encompasses a variety of terrains that make it an important biodiverse region of the South Africa South Africa’s third-largest protected area and oldest UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 3,320 square km iSimangaliso follows the Indian Ocean coastline for a full 220 km north of Lake St Lucia (Africa’s largest estuarine system) to Kosi Bay on the border with Mozambique. It…

Popular South Africa Safaris

These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates