The Publication
"We believe Southern Africa is the most extraordinary region on Earth. Our job is to make the reader feel that — without embellishment."
— Siya Dlamini, Editor-in-Chief
Travel Southern Africa was founded in 2014 with a simple proposition: that the region deserved a publication as sophisticated as its landscapes. Not a brochure. Not a booking engine. A magazine — with all the editorial rigour and visual ambition that word implies.
We publish three issues annually in digital format, each themed around a different aspect of the region: its wildlife, its coasts, its deserts, its people, its food. Each issue is built around long-form journalism, original photography, and a refusal to be anything other than honest.
We are read by the traveller who plans a trip the way others plan a chapter of their life. We do not write for everyone. We write for them.
6
Countries Covered
45+
Issues Published
180+
Lodges Reviewed
12
Years in Print
How we work
First-hand, always
We do not commission desk-written travel copy. Every article in TSA is written by a journalist who has been there, eaten that, and lost sleep to the sounds of the bush.
Conservation is not a footnote
We believe responsible travel journalism has an obligation to report on the political and ecological reality of the places it celebrates. We do not sugar-coat.
One image, properly chosen
We reject the visual noise of content marketing. Every photograph in our magazine earns its page. We work with photographers who understand that restraint is a form of power.
The people behind the publication
Hilton Watson
CEO
Hilton sets the overarching vision for Travel Southern Africa, steering the brand through the evolving media landscape while remaining fiercely committed to its founding editorial principles.
Andrew Muswala
Managing Director
Andrew brings decades of strategic leadership to TSA, overseeing the publication's growth and ensuring our operational integrity matches our editorial standards.
Tessa Buhrmann
Editor
Tessa leads our editorial direction with a sharp eye for detail. She shapes the narrative of every issue, championing stories that matter across Southern Africa.
Lyn Grandemange
Designer
Lyn crafts the visual language of TSA. Her design philosophy emphasizes clean typography and letting authentic photography take centre stage.
Fiona Fryer
Sales
Fiona connects our publication with leading partners across the hospitality and conservation sectors, forging relationships built on shared values.
Vanessa Bisschoff
Sales
Vanessa works closely with our commercial partners to craft meaningful campaigns that resonate deeply with our dedicated readership.
Lauren Mark
Marketing Director
Lauren bridges our editorial vision with commercial strategy, ensuring TSA reaches the right audiences globally without compromising our values.
