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The road to Rhodes: South Africa’s highland drive through the Eastern Cape

18 September 2026

Kuganha: The luxury Karoo escape where your tent becomes the spa

17 September 2026

Karkloof: The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands escape built around forests, farms and fresh air

16 September 2026

A weekend in Taung: 6 things to see and do beyond the famous fossil site

13 September 2026

Thomas River: The tiny Eastern Cape village bringing its railway past back to life

8 September 2026

The best things to do in Arniston after whale season

2 September 2026

South African escapes where the landscape sets the pace

28 August 2026

Six underrated mountain towns to visit this spring

19 August 2026

48 hours in Tulbagh: Heritage, mountain views and slow Winelands living

31 July 2026

Weekend wild: Western Cape national parks perfect for a quick escape

25 July 2026

Where creativity goes to breathe: South African escapes for your next reset

7 July 2026

South Africa’s most spectacular mountain passes to add to your road trip bucket list

6 July 2026

Forget the socks: Father’s Day experiences dad will actually remember

19 June 2026

ICYMI: This week’s must-read Getaway stories

6 June 2026

five scenic weekend getaways near Johannesburg that aren’t the Drakensberg

9 April 2026

Stargazing in the Free State: Bloemfontein’s rise as an astro-tourism destination

19 December 2025

5 weekend escapes where forests and rivers meet

25 October 2025

Wilderness weekenders within 3 hours of the city

1 August 2025

Budget winter breaks in South Africa for under R1000 p/p

21 July 2025

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