Pretty much every South African itinerary includes the Mother City – and with no shortage of accommodation options, it can be confusing as to what to choose. On a recent visit, I stayed in Summit on Quarter – a beautifully styled penthouse in one of the city’s most enviable locations. Time to take a little […]

With around 250 South African destinations under my belt as a travel journalist, some will always stand out as absolute favourites. Here’s a selection of my top stays in South Africa, each unique and utterly enticing.  The luxury lodge: Silvan, Kruger National Park The Sabi Sabi is home to a series of slick lodges, and […]

Dining in the UK’s capital can be a daunting affair, with options in abundance. During a recent stay, I set about venturing my way through a range of tasty treats and tantalising tipples. Bluebird, Chelsea Returning two years later, Bluebird Chelsea experience is just as magical as I remember it. This is one of Chelsea […]

Rising high in the heart of Rosebank, arguably Johannesburg’s most popular suburbs, the 16-storey The Bank is home to one of South Africa’s smartest new hotels. Barely two years old, voco Johannesburg Rosebank has firmly made a name for itself in the city and on a recent work trip I’d finally have the chance to experience the […]

The Kruger National Park is South Africa‘s biggest park, encompassing a staggering 2 million hectares of wilderness. The majority of the visitors travel to the South of the Park, leaving the North largely untapped and decidedly quieter. The northeastern corner of the country and Park is Pafuri – is home to some outstanding landscapes, flora, […]