6 Safety Tips for Air Travel in the Age of COVID-19 It’s no secret that the world of travel has been completely flipped upside down this year. You might be itching to get out and travel again, but it’s completely understandable to feel intimidated by jumping on a plane with all that has transpired in […]
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Why do I Love South Africa? A Crash Course on My Passion
I could go on and on about what makes South Africa so special—but I don’t think you came here to read a full-scale novel, so I’ll bring it down to six top reasons. Whether its random acts of kindness among South Africans or our globally influenced culinary scene, it seems I just can’t stop gleaming […]
Safari Basics: What to Expect on the Ultimate South African Adventure
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to travel more, and what better way to fulfill that sense of winter wanderlust than with a spectacular vacation in South Africa? Blessed by a mild sub-tropical climate, stunning coastline, majestic mountain ranges and the varied landscape of no less than 8 major geographical regions, this […]
A Love-Affair with Travel: An Interview with the CEO of South Africa Travel & Tours
Samantha West, CEO of South Africa Travel & Tours always knew that travel would be part of her future. Having herself grown up in South Africa, she was exposed to a variety of cultures and diverse landscapes which gave her an initial interest in connecting with different backgrounds and seeing the world through a different […]
6 South African Adventure Tours for the Adrenaline Junkie
For most people, seeing majestic creatures like elephants and rhinos in the South African bush is plenty of adventure for one vacation. But for adrenaline junkies, a safari is the appetizer on an action-packed vacation menu loaded with adventure tours. We travel to collect experiences, but adventure travelers are in search of a feeling: a […]
Experience Rare Encounters with Rhinos in South Africa
There are enough activities and sights across South Africa to keep an itinerary packed for months. However, the primary reason a person makes the journey to South Africa is to go on safari. Visitors participating in game drives are eager to catch a glimpse of the rarest of the Big Five: the rhinoceros. Game drives […]
5 Featured Artists at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Festival-goers and jazz fans around the world have heard of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival — one of the largest jazz festivals on the planet. The fest, which has a reputation for gathering some of the best musical talent from across the globe, is held annually in South Africa’s ‘Mother City.’ Combining jazz virtuosos […]
South African Hops: The Budding Craft Beer Scene in Cape Town
A few media outlets have jokingly referred to Cape Town as “The Cape of Good Hops,” in reference to the city’s newfound notoriety in the craft beer scene. As with most other metropolitan cities, the craft beer revolution began just a few short years ago in Cape Town. Ten years ago there was one brewery […]
What is the best time of year to visit South Africa?
The ‘best’ time of year to visit South Africa depends entirely on what you would like to see during your visit. South Africa has a number of activities for travelers to enjoy year round. Find the season in South Africa that’s right for you with this overview of each season’s benefits and tour highlights. Most […]
Only in South Africa: Experience The World’s Greatest Safaris, Jazz, and Wine
South Africa offers unique experiences that can only be found within the country’s borders. Travelers rightfully associate South Africa with safaris. It is one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet. Most people with a travel ‘bucket list’ are dreaming of a safari, but South Africa Travel & Tours will bookend your travel […]