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How unexpected kindness defines Africa
How unexpected kindness defines Africa African people are vibrant, curious and exceptionally hospitable. Often, those with the fewest material resources offer the most profound kindness. This is reflected in the 2025 Gallup World Happiness Report, which found that although “donations are the least common form of benevolence in Sub-Saharan Africa”, “helping strangers is the primary
3 of South Africa’s most romantic destinations
3 of South Africa’s most romantic destinations Romance looks different to different couples. For some, it’s complete seclusion and the sound of waves after dark. For others, it’s long lunches under oak trees, sipping on a crisp chardonnay, or falling asleep to lions calling in the distance. South Africa is extraordinary in that it allows
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Termite-mound pizza & starry sleepouts: the magic of Jembisa
Termite-mound pizza & starry sleepouts: the magic of Jembisa I’ve visited the Waterberg, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a few times in the last 18 months and each time I return, I enjoy it more. I had heard great things about Jembisa and decided to book a couple of nights there for my son’s 8th birthday
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12 Unforgettable Star Beds in Southern Africa
12 Unforgettable Star Beds in Southern Africa From the savannahs of South Africa to Namibia’s silent deserts, Botswana’s wetlands, and Zimbabwe and Zambia’s river valleys, we’ve gathered 12 of the most exceptional star bed experiences. Each one combines exclusivity, comfort, and the rare magic of sleeping under Africa’s stars. Diana slept on a star bed
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The Quiet Safari – Experiencing Wildlife from the Saddle
The Quiet Safari – Experiencing Wildlife from the Saddle The Waterberg is one of my favourite, lesser-known safari destinations in South Africa. It’s in the Limpopo province, only a three-hour drive from Johannesburg. The landscapes are truly stunning, with dramatic ochre cliffs contrasting with endless views of the dry savannah bushveld. There is something about
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You’ve seen Cape Town. Now experience the Garden Route.
You’ve seen Cape Town. Now experience the Garden Route. Cape Town steals hearts with Table Mountain as its backdrop, vineyards at its doorstep, and its world-famous beaches. However, if you’re planning a trip to the Mother City, you’d be remiss not to venture further east to experience the equally beautiful natural wonderland that unfolds along
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Kruger’s best-kept secret: why the Nyalaland Trail is truly soul food.
To celebrate my mom’s 75th birthday, we did what we both love best – escaped to the bush to hike among wild animals. The wilderness trail we chose was located in a very remote area of northern Kruger National Park, about a 90-minute drive from Punda Maria camp. It was this aspect of the trail,
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