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See. Table Mountain↗ Admire the dramatic landscapes and biodiverse climates from afar or climb to the top. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa↗ Explore the largest collection of contemporary art by Africans and the continent's diaspora. Longmarket Street↗ Trawl for inspiration among African masks, straw mats, and wood carvings.

Eat. Belly of the Beast↗ Experience New Cape cuisine with a fresh take on Afrikaans and Cape Malay dishes. vetkoek Try crispy fried bread slathered in smoked butter with furikake at Belly of the Beast. tipsy tart Enjoy a cake drenched in brandy syrup, jazzed up with guava sorbet and orange marmalade foam.

Stay. Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel Stay in this historic pink grande dame with a distinct sense of place and prime location. Cape Grace Experience a rejuvenated grande dame with a gorgeous waterfront location and handsome lobby lounge.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 16, 2026

20 Extraordinary Shops Worth Traveling For, Chosen by The Shopkeepers

From 100-year-old family-run operations to contemporary boutiques, these beautiful shops each offer a distinct sense of place and a dedication to craft.

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  • ChommiesPlaceSells pet items with a painted facade and playful interiors.
  • Elsewhere
  • Marin MontagutSightParis, FranceGreen shop with whimsical watercolor scenes on ceramics.
  • Notary Ceramics and HomePlacePortland, United StatesOffers minimalist earthenware, porcelain lighting, and bell chimes.
  • James Smith and SonsPlaceLondon, United KingdomMaking umbrellas since 1830 with Victorian storefront.
  • TruckPlaceOsaka, JapanFlagship offers thoughtfully designed furniture and home goods.
  • Bird CoffeeCaféOsaka, JapanHomey café for a drink and donut.
  • Caza das Vellas LoretoPlaceLisbon, PortugalOne of world's oldest candle shops, operating since 1789.
  • AlaturcahousePlaceIstanbul, TurkeyFour-story townhouse transformed into a library of rugs.
  • McTavishPlaceByron Bay, AustraliaSurfboard shop and headquarters with wave-like roofline.
  • Il PapiroPlaceFlorence, ItalyFlagship on Via Camillo Cavour for hand-marbled paper goods.
  • Lulu StoriesPlaceLamu Island, KenyaBeachside shop with handwoven kikoy wraps and linen button-downs.
  • Lulu Stories HomeHotelLamu Island, KenyaRustic two-bedroom stay available for booking.
  • Iris HantverkPlaceStockholm, SwedenFlagship location for handcrafted household and cleaning brushes.
  • MoroHotelMarrakech, MoroccoBoutique hotel and shop with scents, skincare, and dresses.
  • SavapilePlaceAthens, GreeceOnly remaining straw-hat maker in Greece, founded in 1960.
  • Campbell's of BeaulyPlaceBeauly, United KingdomOutfitter with original timber counters for bespoke coats.
  • Palace AtelierPlaceJaipur, IndiaConcept store with candy-colored interior and pop art twist.
  • Calzados CorreaPlaceBuenos Aires, ArgentinaShop offering Oxford shoes and coordinating leather belts.
  • Saddler and Co.PlaceDubbo, AustraliaMinimalist shop with heirloom saddles and leather accessories.
  • Zeri CraftsPlaceSalmiya, KuwaitShop with contemporary interpretations of heritage crafts.
  • Antoinette PoissonPlaceParis, FranceStudio invoking 18th-century decorative art of domino papers.
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Lonely PlanetSep 28

A Guide to Taking a Safari in Southern Africa

Southern Africa is home to the region

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  • Safari BookingsPlacewebsite to check a wide range of safari tour options
  • Elsewhere
  • Okavango DeltaSightMaun, Botswanaworld's largest inland delta, a watery world
  • South Luangwa National ParkSightLusaka, Zambiaknown for lion cubs on the river bank
  • Kruger National ParkSightNelspruit, South Africapremier park, home to the Big Five
  • Etosha National ParkSightOutjo, Namibiaelite park with incredible natural beauty and wildlife
  • Chobe National ParkSightKasane, Botswanaone of Southern Africa's largest parks
  • Hwange National ParkAirportHwange, Zimbabweknown for its large elephant populations
  • SossusvleiSightSesriem, NamibiaThe name "Sossusvlei" is often used in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area.
  • Victoria FallsSightLivingstone, Zambianatural wonder located near Botswana
  • Drive BotswanaPlaceGaborone, Botswanaorganizes vehicle rental, campsite bookings and itinerary plans
  • Greater Kruger ecosystemSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate reserves adding land to Kruger NP
  • Moremi Game ReserveSightMaun, Botswanapart of the Okavango Delta
  • KhwaiSightMaun, Botswanaarea around the Okavango Delta
  • Sabi SandsSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate game reserves revered for lion and leopard sightings
  • TimbavatiSightNelspruit, South AfricaIt was established in 1956 by like-minded game farmers with the creation of the Timbavati Association.
  • MkhuzeSightMkuze, South Africatop birding destination in South Africa
  • iSimangaliso Wetland ParkSightSt Lucia, South AfricaWorld Heritage Site, top birding destination
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkSightAskari, South Africaarid landscapes and red dunes, home to gemsbok
  • Mountain Zebra National ParkSightCradock, South AfricaIt is surrounded by 896,146 hectares of the Mountain Zebra-Camdeboo Protected Environment.
  • Pilanesberg National ParkSightRustenburg, South Africamalaria-free Big Five reserve near Johannesburg
  • ShamwariSightGqeberha, South AfricaIt is part of the Indalo Protected Environment.
  • Madikwe Game ReserveSightZeerust, South AfricaIt comprises 750 km2 (290 sq mi) of bushland north of the small town of Groot-Marico up to the border with Botswana.
  • MalaMalaSightNelspruit, South Africa
  • Samara Karoo ReserveSightNieu-Bethesda, South Africa
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 26

The Most Beautiful Mountains in the World—for Climbing to the Top or Admiring From Afar

From Ecuador's snowcapped Cotopaxi to Malaysia's lush Kinabalu, the most beautiful mountains in the world offer dramatic landscapes, biodiverse climates, and something for every kind of curious visitor.

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AfarAug 31

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 ...

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  • Belly of the BeastRestaurantKnown for vetkoek with smoked butter and tipsy tart.
  • East CityAirportEast City Grill: Cape Town's premium steakhouse and Japanese Yakiniku BBQ on Harrington Street.
  • District SixSuburbIn 1959, people of color were banned from the area and most of them were resettled in Gugulethu.
  • Bree StreetNeighborhoodTrendy scene caters primarily to tourists.
  • GaljoenRestaurantDedicated to local, sustainable seafood.
  • BuriRestaurantElevates boerewors rolls with unique toppings.
  • East City Grill & Yakiniku GrillRestaurantBraai culture with a subtle Japanese twist.
  • TambourineRestaurantServes ember-roasted leeks and charred cabbage.
  • KhayelitshaNeighborhoodThe name is Xhosa for New Home.
  • SwartlandPlace
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 26

Designer Thebe Magugu on Where He Shops and Dances in Cape Town

Finding inspiration is not difficult in this creative capital.

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National GeographicJul 23

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.

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  • Cape of Good HopeSightSee endangered African penguins and game.
  • Elsewhere
  • Puerto MaderoNeighborhoodBuenos Aires, ArgentinaAround 350 bird species thrive in these docklands.
  • Walthamstow WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Woodberry Wetlands.
  • High LineTrailNew York, United StatesThe High Line's design is a collaboration between James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro,…
  • Woodberry WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Walthamstow Wetlands.
  • Initiative EarthPlaceLondon, United KingdomLaunched a new 14-mile nature corridor in east London.
  • Nairobi National ParkSightNairobi, KenyaSpot lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos against skyline.
  • Amsterdamse BosParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsAlthough most of the park is located in Amstelveen, the owner of the park is the City of Amsterdam.
  • AmstelparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park includes a labyrinth, a café, a restaurant, two galleries, an orangery, a petting zoo and a mini-golf course.
  • BeatrixparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park was named after the former Dutch Queen Beatrix.
  • Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurNature reserveBuenos Aires, ArgentinaWetland in Puerto Madero docklands with many bird species.
  • London Wildlife TrustPlaceLondon, United KingdomOffers guided trips across 36 free-to-access sites.
  • Paradise FieldsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomBeavers can be spotted here in Ealing.
  • Eastbrookend Country ParkParkDagenham, United KingdomPlans to reintroduce white storks this autumn.
  • Tate ModernArts centreLondon, United KingdomIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
  • Battersea Power StationSightLondon, United KingdomIt was built by the London Power Company (LPC) to the design of Leonard Pearce, Engineer in Chief to the LPC, and CS…
  • Sydenham Hill WoodNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot stag beetles here.
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 10

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.

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Condé Nast TravelerJun 18

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.

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  • Cafe ManhattanRestaurantoldest queer bar and restaurant in Africa
  • de WaterkantNeighborhoodvillage in Cape Town
  • On BroadwayPlacesister venue to Cafe Manhattan
  • Nelson MandelaPlaceNelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist, statesman, and revolutionary who was the first…
  • Village DrinksPlacemonthly queer networking series
  • DurbanNeighborhoodcity where comedy events are produced
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AfarApr 3, 2025

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 ...

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  • Cape GraceHotelHandsome lobby lounge with geometric chandeliers.
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  • Palazzo TalìaHotelRome, ItalyGrand common spaces, modern furnishings.
  • PopulusHotelDenver, United StatesAwe-inspiring facade, impressive sustainability program.
  • Corinthia Grand Hotel AstoriaHotelBrussels, BelgiumElegant restoration of a historic grand dame.
  • Palais RoyalAttractionBrussels, BelgiumMulticourse, Japanese-inflected tasting menus.
  • Le Petit Bon BonRestaurantBrussels, BelgiumUpdates comforting Belgian classics.
  • Dar Tantora The House HotelHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaStylish pool with views out over a date palm oasis.
  • JoontosRestaurantAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUses ingredients from the date palm oasis.
  • Dusit ThaniHotelBangkok, ThailandLarger, modernized guest rooms with park views.
  • Four Seasons Hotel OsakaHotelOsaka, JapanPilgrimage-worthy restaurants, rooms evoke an urban ryokan.
  • GensuiHotelOsaka, JapanCity's first urban ryokan with 21 rooms.
  • Jiang Nan ChunRestaurantOsaka, JapanCantonese restaurant serving dim sum at lunchtime.
  • Sushi L’Abysse OsakaRestaurantOsaka, JapanPairs French bites with unique sushi twists.
  • Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection HotelHotelNice, FranceMinimalist decor in a 17th-century space, pool overlooks sea.
  • Janu TokyoHotelTokyo, JapanMore relaxed take on luxury, unique perks.
  • Kibale LodgeHotelKasenda, UgandaAccess to primate tourism, feel-good nonprofit attached.
  • Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, LondonHotelLondon, United KingdomDramatic interiors, statement art, see-and-be-seen F&B.
  • One&Only One Za’abeelHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesCool new building with restaurants and bars.
  • Stellar JayRestaurantDenver, United StatesRooftop restaurant with a wall covered in dried leaves.
  • Raffles JaipurHotelJaipur, IndiaPersonalized service, ornate interiors nod to historic structures.
  • Regent Santa Monica BeachHotelSanta Monica, United StatesUnbeatable location across from beach, destination dining.
  • Orla by Michael MinaRestaurantSanta Monica, United StatesDraws on chef's Egyptian heritage.
  • Rosewood Schloss FuschlHotelHof bei Salzburg, AustriaMix of traditional and contemporary art, Alpine activities.
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National GeographicJan 1, 2025

8 food destinations to visit in 2025

It’s the things you eat that stay with you. Freshly caught sardines in Lisbon, ramen in Tokyo’s backstreets, barbecue brisket in a dusty roadside diner in Texas — what we eat often shapes where we go ...

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  • SalonRestaurantAfrica’s Best New Restaurant, popular for its global tasting menu.
  • La ColombeRestaurantRestaurant on World’s Best 50 Restaurants list, praised for fusion tasting menus.
  • Elsewhere
  • Taquería El Califa de LeónRestaurantMexico City, MexicoHumble spot awarded a Michelin star for its Gaonera taco.
  • QuintonilRestaurantMexico City, MexicoIt is owned by chef Jorge Vallejo and manager Alejandra Flores, a couple who met while working at the fellow diner…
  • Cumbrian coastlineNeighborhoodCumbria, United KingdomCoastline included in new food travel itineraries in Cumbria.
  • Alabama TrailsTrailAlabama, United StatesNew routes in Alabama focusing on classic neighborhood restaurants.
  • Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda FountainRestaurantScottsboro, United States1869 pharmacy-turned-cafe with a retro 20ft-long soda fountain counter.
  • Chris’ HotdogsRestaurantMontgomery, United StatesMontgomery restaurant located on Dexter Avenue.
  • PalateRestaurantBusan, South KoreaRestaurant in Busan with chef Kim Jae-hoon elevating the dining scene.
  • NoelRestaurantZagreb, CroatiaMichelin-starred restaurant in Zagreb headed by Mario Mandaric.
  • Bistro 96RestaurantZagreb, CroatiaRestaurant serving French-Croatian fusion dishes.
  • KoricaBakeryZagreb, CroatiaArtisan bakery in Zagreb launched by Ivana Urem Marohnic.
  • Agli AmiciRestaurantRovinj, CroatiaFirst restaurant in Croatia to receive two Michelin stars.
  • Gacka Honey TrailTrailLika, CroatiaTrail in Lika region where visitors can walk with local beekeepers.
  • Casa NovaRestaurantSant Martí Sarroca, SpainRestaurant in Sant Martí Sarroca with a Michelin Green Star.
  • RosettaCaféMexico City, Mexico
  • PujolRestaurantMexico City, Mexico
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National GeographicAug 16, 2015

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.

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