Here I use my expert knowledge of South Africa to highlight the best things to do in Johannesburg. It’s a city which took me some time to love, but look beyond its obvious problems and you’ll find a vibrant forward-facing city packed with attractions just as I did. Johannesburg, Jo’burg, Jozi, eGoli. Call it what …
Over the years, I’ve gathered an impressive collection of South African entry stamps in my passport. Covering this diverse and dramatic country is one of the wonders of my job as a travel writer specializing in Africa. With bucketloads of on the ground experience, I happily share my expertise with you here. Affectionately known as …
Here I use the knowledge I’ve gained over multiple trips to South Africa to highlight the very best things to do in Port Elizabeth. With the experienced eye of a travel writer specializing on the world’s oldest continent, you can be sure my picks are first-hand recommendations of attractions that wowed me. Although now officially …
South Africa is known for its wildlife. However, cities like Pretoria have a wealth of attractions which have kept me enthralled and entertained every time I’ve visited. Who better then to share their thoughts on Pretoria’s best things to do than a confirmed lover of all things South African? Celebrating this incredible country has even …
My travels in South Africa span more than a decade. I’m therefore extremely well placed to highlight all that’s great and good about South African destinations including Durban from the viewpoint of visitors like you. When it comes to location, Durban has it made. Firmly positioned on South Africa’s east coast, this port city developed …
‘The fairest Cape we ever saw’ said a sailor aboard the sixteenth-century ship Golden Hind when seeing Cape Town. Almost 450 years later, I have to agree. It’s a city which promises a lot – and delivers. That’s why as a South Africa expert I have no issue with immediately recommending it. Cape Town has everything. …
In this article, I’m going to cover the very best tours you can go on in South Africa. How do I know they’re so good? Because I’ve traveled the length and breadth of South Africa and know the ins and outs as well as a local. There are few places that combine such a mix …
Johannesburg is found in the northeast of South Africa and is home to the country’s main international airport. With a sprawling urban area that stretches for miles, it’s the most populated city in South Africa. Even so, it’s not one of the country’s three capital cities. Unusually for such a large city, once the extensive suburbs …
Cape Town has one of the most magical locations of any city on earth. Wrapped by a coastline which boasts both penguins and beaches, it’s watched over by Table Mountain. Pictureque landmarks continue in Signal Hill, Lion’s Head mountain, and the peaks known as the Twelve Apostles. Beyond its harborfront, there’s a cosmopolitan culture, awesome Mediterranean …
I use this article to share my love of South Africa’s best places to visit. Having roamed this masterful country from tiny hamets to the biggest cities, I’ve picked out its most unmissable destinations. And having traveled extensively in each and every one of them, you can be sure my picks are worthy of such …