The New York Times
6 Beaches With Refreshingly Cool Water
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
Afar
In Cape Town’s East City, a New Wave of Chefs Is Reinventing Afrikaans and Cape Malay Cooking
From vetkoek slathered in smoked butter to braai with a Japanese twist, the once-industrial neighborhood has become the epicenter of "New Cape cuisine"—a modern love letter to South Africa's own ...
Condé Nast Traveler
Designer Thebe Magugu on Where He Shops and Dances in Cape Town
Finding inspiration is not difficult in this creative capital.
National Geographic
Why urban safaris are on the rise and where to try one
As cities become greener and wildlife returns, travellers are swapping traditional game drives for a new kind of safari closer to home.
Condé Nast Traveler
13 Hotels in Cape Town That Are as Bold and Beachy as the City Itself
With proximity to the beach and views of Table Mountain, these properties are prime spots to settle down in the Mother City.
Condé Nast Traveler
At Africa's Oldest Gay Bar, Queer Cape Towners Are Still Finding a Home
Cafe Manhattan has been a social lifeline for South Africans seeking found family since its opening in 1994.
Afar
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025
Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 ...
National Geographic
South Africa’s best extreme adventure events
South Africa hosts some of the world’s most exhilarating and scenic adventure challenges for first-time competitors and experienced extreme athletes alike.