Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa’s oldest and most beloved working wine farms, has entered a new era with the reopening of its reimagined hotel on 1 March 2025. Renowned for its award-winning wines and commitment to regenerative farming, Spier now offers a hospitality experience that blends luxury with authenticity and purpose. The transformation […]
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Words – Trudie Malan Pics – Dyer Island Conservation Trust The African penguin is the only penguin species native to the African continent. Tourists from near and far flock to South Africa’s land-based colonies, eager to witness these charismatic, tuxedo-clad birds in action. Their playful antics delight the eye and warm the heart, leaving visitors
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View this exceptionally rare 1821 Grand Constance at Groot Constantia, where the famous ‘Sweet wines of Constantia’ were crafted over 200 years ago. Step into the world of Groot Constantia, where heritage, quality, and sustainability unite and savour the iconic Grand Constance. At Groot Constantia, these values are a way of life and poured into every bottle
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Words – Tessa Buhrmann / Pics – Tessa Buhrmann / Isibindi Africa The stillness of the night is broken only by the rhythmic crashing of the waves and the soft shushing of the wind through the dune forest. The sand is cool underfoot, a welcome relief after the day’s heat, as we walk in anticipation
Maputaland , searching for sea turtles, but finding so much more Read More »
Words – Tessa Buhrmann / Pics – Tessa Buhrmann / Clint Parsons / Madikwe Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, established in 1991, is one of South Africa’s largest game reserves, covering 75,000 hectares (750 km²). This malaria-free reserve offers an excellent chance to see Africa’s Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — so
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Cape Town is the best city in the world right now, Time Out declared earlier this year. It’s got all the good things: natural beauty, cultural and culinary offerings, good vibes, fabulous beaches, sunny tidal pools, forests, mountains … you get the picture. Cape Town is the best city in the world right now, Time
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