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 relaxed safari holiday in South Africa

Discover the beaches of the Wild Coast in Eastern Cape on a leisurely adventure at your own pace South Africa’s lovely coastline offers ideal conditions for chilling out, catching a tan, taking the occasional dip, and relaxing over a paperback or magazine. Most coastal resorts also boast a fine array of restaurants where seafood and other cuisines can be enjoyed along with fine homegrown white and red wines. If you want to punctuate lazy seaside days with the occasional gentle…

A romantic getaway in South Africa

You can expect an intimate and luxurious retreat on a romantic holiday in the bush | Credit: Singita Ebony Lodge Lodge, Kruger National Park South Africa is a wonderful destination for honeymoons and romantic holidays, especially for those who want to mix up the romance with outdoor pursuits such as game viewing and walking. If it’s bush luxury you are after, look no further than a lodge in a private reserve (for instance, Sabi Sands, Madikwe or Phinda), many of which have…

Foodie holidays in South Africa

Carbon Bistro in Johannesburg South Africa’s larger cities have thriving culinary scenes and visitors will find the quality to be very high and prices very affordable by international standards. A celebrated facet of South Africa’s cuisine is the superb variety of good, affordable wine produced mainly in the Western Cape. Cape Town and the nearby Cape Winelands are rightly renowned as the culinary capitals of South Africa, and would form the obvious starting point of any foodie…