Getaway

A family holiday doesn’t always need to revolve around a playground, swimming pool or game drive. Across South Africa, children can follow trails that lead to ancient fossils, animal tracks, rock art, archaeological sites, geological clues and even hidden treasure. These experiences turn a day out into a giant outdoor detective game. Instead of simply walking from one attraction to the next, children have something to look for and questions to answer.

A Limpopo man has been convicted of animal cruelty after a TikTok video showing him repeatedly slapping four donkeys across the face went viral. Image used for illustrative purposes/Daniel Roth/Unsplash Nano Masalesa, known online as “Skeem Noa”, was convicted under South Africa’s Animals Protection Act No. 71 of 1962 following an investigation by the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA). The case relates to a video that surfaced on social media in September 2022.

Germany recorded an estimated 16,300 heat-related deaths during this summer’s severe heatwaves, according to new figures from the country’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Heatwave in Brandenburg Gate, Berlin (Photo by RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP via Getty Images) The latest estimate, released on Thursday, covers the period from 1 June to 23 August and is up from the 15,800 heat-related deaths reported by the German public health authority the previous week.

There’s something about Richtersveld that makes you want to pack a bag, fill up the car and disappear into the wilderness for a few days. Rugged mountains, enormous open skies, strange and wonderful succulents and a landscape that looks almost otherworldly make this one of South Africa’s most unforgettable places to explore. Richtersveld, NC, South Africa / Charl Durand / Pexels But there’s one small problem; What if you don’t have a 4×4?

After being hit by severe flooding earlier this year, Bontebok National Park near Swellendam has reopened parts of the park to visitors, giving travellers the chance to return while rehabilitation work continues. The Western Cape park suffered an estimated R12.3 million in damage when the Breede River burst its banks in May, forcing the evacuation of guests and leaving several facilities badly affected.

South Africa’s wildlife is about much more than the animals that dominate the safari checklist. Beyond lions, elephants and leopards is a remarkable collection of antelope, many of which are elusive, habitat specialists or simply easy to overlook. Some are tiny enough to disappear into dense vegetation. Others favour rocky mountain slopes, while a few of the country’s most striking species are concentrated in the northern reaches of the Kruger National Park.

Chalbi Desert, Diani Beach, Hell's Gate, Kakamega Forest, Kenya beaches, Kenya holiday, Kenya itinerary, Kenya safari, Kenya travel, Kenya travel guide, Kericho, Lake Naivasha, Lake Turkana, Lamu, Maasai Mara, Mombasa, Mount Kenya, places to visit in Kenya, things to do in Kenya, watamu Kenya is one of those places where it’s easy to stick to the well-trodden safari route, but doing so means missing out on so much of what makes the country special.

There’s something deeply whimsical and romantic about a night market that speaks to the little child in you. The atmosphere is buzzing with nightlife, the fairy lights are twinkling just beneath the night sky and suddenly, the night feels alive, tangible almost, with potential. Boschendal is back with its annual Friday Night Market season and this year, we’re so here for it.

adventure activities in Hartenbos, Dragon Dune, Garden Route, Garden Route activities, Hartenbos, Hartenbos activities, Hartenbos adventure activities, Hartenbos attractions, Hartenbos beach, Hartenbos eateries, Hartenbos restaurants, Mossel Bay activities, Mossel Bay adventure activities, Mossel bay zipline, quad biking Hartenbos, sandboarding Mossel Bay, skydiving Mossel Bay, things to do in Hartenbos, things to do in Mossel Bay, things to do near Hartenbos, Vleesbaai, Western Cape travel...

South Africa is filled with beautiful coastal escapes, each offering its own picturesque backdrop of endless blue skies, wisps of clouds and deep-blue waters stretching towards the horizon. Arniston is undoubtedly one of these gems. Charming seaside village of Arniston in South Africa with whitewashed cottages overlooking the turquoise ocean / Jean van der Meulen / Pexels Most locals associate Arniston with the annual whale-watching spectacle that takes place between June and November.