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Articles about Cape Town

South Africa Country Guide
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South Africa Country Guide

Safaris, sandy shores and multicultural cities

South Africa travel tips
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South Africa travel tips

Insider information from our team on the ground

Marathons in Africa
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Marathons in Africa

The lowdown on where to wildlife-watch and marathon-run.

Top 10 adventurous honeymoons
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Top 10 adventurous honeymoons

Our thrill-seeking ideas to add some splash to your special trip!

Jason & Natalie’s South Africa trip
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Jason & Natalie’s South Africa trip

From Cape Town to the Garden Route to the Eastern Cape

Top family-friendly hotels in the Winelands
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Top family-friendly hotels in the Winelands

Picture-perfect family outings await at these countryside boltholes

Top 10 experiences in Cape Town
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Top 10 experiences in Cape Town

Fill your next Cape Town trip to the brim

Best coffee shops in Cape Town
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Best coffee shops in Cape Town

Follow the third wave of coffee

Top things to do in the Cape Winelands
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Top things to do in the Cape Winelands

From the glamorous to the outdoorsy

Guide to the Best Restaurants in Cape Town
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Guide to the Best Restaurants in Cape Town

The foodie train to the Mother City

Best new lodges opening in 2019
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Best new lodges opening in 2019

Top up your travel bucket list

See South Africa in luxury
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See South Africa in luxury

Experience South Africa’s magic in style

Cape Town’s best galleries: a Timbuktu guide 
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Cape Town’s best galleries: a Timbuktu guide 

The spaces where Cape Town’s creative heart beats loudest

From City to Safari: Planning the Perfect Cape Town to Kruger Adventure
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From City to Safari: Planning the Perfect Cape Town to Kruger Adventure

Could it be the perfect combo?

Where to go whale watching in South Africa
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Where to go whale watching in South Africa

Finding the gentle giants of the sea

An insider’s guide to Cape Town’s interiors & homeware stores
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An insider’s guide to Cape Town’s interiors & homeware stores

From textiles to tablescapes, these are the city’s most beautiful things

From Safari to Shiraz: Pairing Kruger with the Winelands
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From Safari to Shiraz: Pairing Kruger with the Winelands

Combine an African safari with Cape wine tasting

Our month-by-month safari guide
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Our month-by-month safari guide

Fall in love with Africa, month by glorious month.

Top 10 conservation experiences: South Africa
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Top 10 conservation experiences: South Africa

Safari with purpose

Best lodges in South Africa
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Best lodges in South Africa

Top spots to stay from the Kruger to the Cape

How to plan an affordable South Africa safari
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How to plan an affordable South Africa safari

See the Big Five AND save some pennies

Family activities in the Cape Winelands
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Family activities in the Cape Winelands

It’s not all wine tasting in the world-famous Winelands

Top 10 Family Activities in Cape Town
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Top 10 Family Activities in Cape Town

Fun for everyone in the Mother City

The Top 10 most romantic lodges in Africa
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The Top 10 most romantic lodges in Africa

Fall in love with all of them

Our favourite African water safaris 
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Our favourite African water safaris 

Explore our top water wonderlands

Top 5 proposal spots in Africa
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Top 5 proposal spots in Africa

There is literally no way she (or he) can say no!

What did our travellers get up to in 2017
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What did our travellers get up to in 2017

Longest trip, most booked lodge, most popular country? It’s all here…

Cape Town: An Art Mecca
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Cape Town: An Art Mecca

A different side of the Mother City

Our favourite movies set in Africa
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Our favourite movies set in Africa

The continent’s top cinema classics

The Top 10 Adventures in Cape Town
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The Top 10 Adventures in Cape Town

‘adventure’ (noun) – an unusual and exciting or daring experience

Top 10 South African Food & Wine Experiences
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Top 10 South African Food & Wine Experiences

Tickle your taste buds with the best food & wine in SA

15 reasons to visit South Africa right now
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15 reasons to visit South Africa right now

The country that truly has it all

Birding in Africa
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Birding in Africa

We show you the hotspots

Best restaurants in the Cape Winelands
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Best restaurants in the Cape Winelands

A foodie journey through the Western Cape

Best African Beaches for Bookworms
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Best African Beaches for Bookworms

Tropical spots to relax with a novel

The best picnic spots in Cape Town
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The best picnic spots in Cape Town

Unpack your hamper in the most stylish of surrounds

Plan your christmas safari now
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Plan your christmas safari now

Swap the snow for the sand!

The Capital of South Africa: Why There Are Three of Them (and How to Visit)
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The Capital of South Africa: Why There Are Three of Them (and How to Visit)

The only country in the world with three capitals

Top 10 Breakfast Spots Cape Town
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Top 10 Breakfast Spots Cape Town

Our favourite places to fuel up for the day

A honeymoon safari in Africa
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A honeymoon safari in Africa

It’s all about wild animals, romance and fiery African sunsets

Why We Love the Ocean
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Why We Love the Ocean

The tide never fails to turn

Safari Black Friday offers
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Safari Black Friday offers

Don’t miss out on these one time only offers…

Best places to watch the sunset in Cape Town
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Best places to watch the sunset in Cape Town

G&T optional (but recommended!)

24 hours in Johannesburg
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24 hours in Johannesburg

Take a closer look at modern-day Jozi

Cape Town for Culture Vultures
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Cape Town for Culture Vultures

The best places for a taste of Cape Town culture

An Insider’s Shopping Guide to Cape Town
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An Insider’s Shopping Guide to Cape Town

Part with your plastic and go shopping with the locals

South Africa’s Secret Safari Reserves: Klaserie, Balule & More
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South Africa’s Secret Safari Reserves: Klaserie, Balule & More

Discover top safari spots within the greater Kruger

The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Africa Safari Trip
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning an Africa Safari Trip

All the insider info you’ll ever need

Africa’s Most Beautifully Designed Safari Lodges
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Africa’s Most Beautifully Designed Safari Lodges

Sleep inside an architectural wonder

Alternative ways to experience Africa
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Alternative ways to experience Africa

8 epic journeys across the continent

Top 10 books for travelling to Africa
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Top 10 books for travelling to Africa

Africa travel books to inspire and excite

Is travelling in Africa safe?
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Is travelling in Africa safe?

Separating fact from fiction

Top family friendly hotels in Cape Town
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Top family friendly hotels in Cape Town

These stellar places welcome mini-guests with open arms

South Africa Wildlife Guide
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South Africa Wildlife Guide

From the biggest to the rarest, off and on land

Best bars in Cape Town
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Best bars in Cape Town

Views, cocktails and speakeasies

Timbuktu on the Road
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Timbuktu on the Road

Eve enjoys a Sky Safari in Kenya

Best boutique hotels in South Africa
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Best boutique hotels in South Africa

South Africa’s most characterful & unique boltholes

Top diving spots in Africa
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Top diving spots in Africa

Your guide to Africa’s best diving: Ready, set, dive!

Tanzania or South Africa Safari?
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Tanzania or South Africa Safari?

Pick your next safari destination

Christmas Gift Guide 2018
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Christmas Gift Guide 2018

What’s under the tree this year?

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