OutThere travellers have been heading to South Africa for decades and its inherent spirit of reinvention that really captures our imagination. From beautiful Cape Town to sublime safaris
James Jayasundera & Marc-Ludolf von Schmarsow 7 Koppies, Franschhoek, South Africa That South Africa’s spellbinding Western Cape might inspire budding hoteliers isn’t surprising – but the couple behind 7...
Fleur Huijskens & Nicole Boekhoorn Sterrekopje, Franschhoek, South Africa That its creators call Sterrekopje a ‘healing farm’ might seem disingenuous, given its sumptuous appointment and breath-stealing setting....
Of vines and valleys Western Cape, South Africa On a journey around Cape Town and the surrounding countryside, Steffen Michels gets a taste of all things...
Call of the wild Eastern and Southern Africa We’ve been told by many a ranger that there’s a lot in the African bush that bites, but...
Setting the bar Cape Town, South Africa Part of the DIY generation of Capetonian musicians, the ethos of marching to the beat of one’s own...
The returning champion Cape Town, South Africa It’s not every day we encounter someone whose views chime exactly with ours. So meet David Ryan, native...
Changing tastes Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is renowned for being South Africa’s gastronomy capital, but the pandemic has unexpectedly transitioned the way...
Reconnecting humanity Cape Town, South Africa Realising that to be truly inclusive, you have to create belonging, CURIOCITY and The Beach Co-op, a new...
Postcards from Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa The colour and vibrancy of many of the Mother City’s neighbourhoods betray their shifting fortunes in quite unexpected...
Reaching a settlement Cape Town, South Africa Majestic though Cape Town’s setting may be, it’s the townships that will most likely make a first impression...
Land of our ancestors Western Cape, South Africa The sheer scale of South Africa has a way of putting life in perspective – a trait we...
Siseko Simphiwe Maweyi Cape Town, South Africa Zeitz MOCAA gallery guide and docent Siseko Simphiwe Maweyi shares what first got him into art, and why...
7 Koppies Franschhoek, South Africa With their lighthearted take on hospitality, an extraordinary eye for detail and the courage not to play by...
Babylonstoren Franschhoek, South Africa There is a moment – perhaps while walking barefoot through the manicured rows of the garden, or catching...
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat Western Cape, South Africa Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat is a magical and storied retreat, surrounded by jaw-dropping landscapes that...
Sterrekopje Franschhoek, South Africa In a world where the cutting edge of wellness increasingly relies on tech-based novelty, Fleur Huijskens and Nicole...
The Cellars-Hohenort Cape Town, South Africa Just minutes from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and a world away from central Cape Town (yet close enough),...
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Cape Town, South Africa One of the world’s most historical hotels, locals and fans alike affectionally refer to the Mount Nelson, A...
Delaire Graff Estate Stellenbosch, South Africa Driving up the private, oak-lined road that leads to Delaire Graff Estate, the views become exponentially more exciting...
One&Only Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa Located at the beating heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the One&Only Cape Town couldn’t be more...
Mont Rochelle Franschhoek, South Africa It’s funny to think, perhaps, that Sir Richard Branson – who’s travelled to outer space as well as...
Shambala Private Game Reserve Vaalwater, South Africa The Shambala Private Game Reserve may only be a three-hour drive from Johannesburg, but it is a world...
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa Cape Town, South Africa Watching the sunset, we don’t know where to look first. The reflection of the sun as it hits...
Ellerman House Cape Town, South Africa Many hotels claim to make you feel at home, but very few really achieve it. From the moment...
Anella II Cape Town, South Africa Long before we arrived in Cape Town, we had heard how the ultimate luxury experience is to book...
The Silo Hotel Cape Town, South Africa Like the iconic V&A Waterfront in which it stands, this brutalist, ex-grain storage building was given a whole...
Camissa House Cape Town, South Africa According to our butler, the ‘Camissa’ in Camissa House apparently means ‘the place of sweet waters’. And if...
Leeu Estates Franschhoek, South Africa On the slopes of the Dassenberg mountains in Franschhoek, at the heart of the South African winelands, Leeu...
Brookdale Estate Paarl, South Africa They say that the pearl is a queen of gems and a gem of queens, a fitting way...
Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg, South Africa If you’re stopping over in Jo’burg, don’t miss staying at this property in the trendy suburb of Rosebank,...
Singita Lebombo, Kruger, South Africa You’ll find this breathtakingly beautiful, dramatic, boutique safari lodge with fifteen loft-style suites, perched like majestic eagle’s nests...
Kensington Place, Cape Town, South Africa You’ll find this jewel of a property at the top of Leeuwenhof Street, one of the main roads...
Radisson Blu, Port Elizabeth, South Africa As chain hotels go, the Radisson Blu in Port Elizabeth is an amazing find. You’ll recognize it from...
Taj Cape Town, South Africa There’s nothing that screams luxury more than jumping in a taxi when you arrive in a city and...
