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Cape Town at sunset with Lion's Head silhouetted against a warm orange sky and the Atlantic below

Cape Town

What is the best month to visit Cape Town?

Cape Town rewards you differently in every season, but March to May is the window most of our clients come back to.

Vikki Jackson

Table Mountain

Family Safari

A family vacation in Cape Town that works for all ages

Cape Town suits kids and grown-ups equally well: beaches, penguins, aquariums, and a city that's easy to move around.

Sian Loehrer

Two women meditating on their wellness safari

Wellness

How a wellness safari itinerary actually works

A wellness safari isn't just yoga with a view. Here's what a real day looks like.

Sian Loehrer

A colourful vegan spread on a wooden table at a Cape Town café, morning light coming through the window

Dietary

Eating vegan in South Africa: a practical guide

Plant-based travel in South Africa is easier than most people expect. Here's the real picture.

Vikki Jackson

Singita Lebombo lodge in the Kruger National Park

Planning

Is a South Africa safari worth it?

A South Africa safari is worth it. Here's what you actually get for the money, and what to watch for when planning.

Vikki Jackson

Young rider on a pony walking through open Waterberg bushveld at golden hour

Family Safari

A family horseback safari in South Africa

Riding through the Waterberg on horseback, with kids in the saddle and giraffes in the distance.

Sian Loehrer

Two women on a Cape Winelands estate terrace at golden hour, Drakenstein mountains behind, white wine, fresh figs and cheese on a weathered oak table

LGBTQ+ Travel

Choosing a gay-friendly travel agent in South Africa

We plan LGBTQ+-friendly trips across South Africa, from Cape Town to the Winelands and beyond.

Sian Loehrer

A luxury safari lodge at night with lanterns around the pool

Guides

How long should a safari actually be

Seven nights minimum, ten nights ideal: a plain guide to safari length

Sian Loehrer

Two women on a private terrace in Cape Town at golden hour, Table Mountain rising softly behind, sharing chilled white wine and laughter

LGBTQ+ Travel

The best gay city in South Africa for visitors

Cape Town is South Africa's most welcoming city for LGBTQ+ travellers. Here's what to know before you go.

Sian Loehrer

Luxury safari lodge in Sabi Sand with a private plunge pool and open-plan living area looking out over dry bushveld

Planning

What does a luxury African safari actually cost?

A luxury African safari runs $1,200-$3,500 per person per night at the lodge, with two weeks for two people typically landing between $40,000-$80,000 all in.

Vikki Jackson

Aerial view of a luxury private safari villa beside a river in Africa, the kind of exclusive-use property that suits multi-generational family travel.

Guides

Multi-generational safaris in Africa: the rise of private villas

Multi-generational safaris are the fastest-growing way families travel to Africa. Private villas and exclusive-use lodges, planned around different ages. The how, the why, and what they cost.

Vikki Jackson

A family stops for sundowners on their safari

Family Safari

Family-friendly safari activities in South Africa

What a family safari in South Africa actually looks like, and the activities that bring every generation together.

Sian Loehrer

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