In South Africa, travel is often driven by flavour as much as landscape. In towns and cities across the country, a single dish can carry history, identity and a sense of place, turning a meal into the main reason to visit, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. When one dish becomes a destination Food tourism is often reduced to lists of restaurants or trending menus, yet some places are defined by something deeper. In these food-forward towns, a single dish or food tradition is inseparable from the community that created it. Recipes are passed down through families, ingredients are tied to the land…
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A new zipline at the gateway to the Overberg is giving travellers between Cape Town and the Garden Route more than just a road trip. Screenshot from Houw Hoek Zipline (@houwhoekzipline) on Instagram Perched near the summit of Houw Hoek Pass, just over an hour from the city, a new zipline experience has launched at the historic Houw Hoek Hotel. The attraction introduces a quick but exhilarating activity that fits neatly into journeys toward Hermanus, the Overberg and beyond. The concept is simple. Arrive, gear up and fly. As reported by The Planner Guru, visitors cross a short suspension bridge…
Data from payment provider, Yoco, shows that during December 2025, Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Plettenberg Bay accounted for 67% of all international visitor payments across the country. This translates into R500 million flowing into local businesses and protecting and creating jobs, said Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who delivered the Western Cape State of the Province Address on Wednesday. “This is a Cape Town pastry chef who gets a permanent role in a new bakery. This is a Stellenbosch wine guide who can pay off his student loan. This is a mountain bike mechanic in Plett who can make the…
Weeks of intense summer storms have pushed rivers beyond capacity and saturated already fragile hillsides. Screenshot from France24 English on Youtube According to Reuters, authorities have confirmed that at least 46 people have died, while more than 20 remain unaccounted for. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as floodwaters surged through residential areas. Cities under water In Juiz de Fora, one of the worst affected urban centres, entire neighbourhoods were submerged in muddy water. Roads collapsed, homes were destroyed and emergency shelters quickly filled with displaced families. Nearby Ubá has also endured severe damage after rivers overflowed and landslides swept…
Team Uganda intensified its tourism marketing drive in Europe with a high-level networking engagement in Ghent, Belgium, aimed at expanding the country’s footprint within the BENELUX region. The evening event, held at Publiek Authentiek, brought together Ugandan tourism stakeholders and Belgian tour operators, creating a platform to showcase Uganda’s ecological wealth and diverse travel experiences. The engagement formed part of broader destination marketing efforts led by the Uganda Tourism Board. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Officials said such engagements are critical not only for boosting visitor numbers but also for strengthening conservation partnerships and promoting…
Between summer intensity and winter cool, the east coast enters a phase of subtle environmental change, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Chintsa/Håkon Thingstad/Wikimedia Commons With fewer crowds, clearer air, and improved accommodation options, east coast towns become more accessible to those seeking balanced coastal experiences. Chintsa Chintsa, is divided into Chintsa East and Chintsa West and features an extended coastline bordered by hills and river estuaries. Seasonal transition improves conditions for shoreline activities through lower temperatures and reduced wind intensity. The wide beach supports walking, horseback riding and shore based recreation. The Chintsa River estuary provides opportunities for paddling and birdwatching. The…
South Africa’s settlement patterns reflect a long history of environmental negotiation, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Port St. Johns/Thomas Fuhrmann/Wikimedia Commons Natural disasters and shifting coastlines have altered towns, infrastructure and community planning over generations. Some places were rebuilt after disaster, whereas others developed with prevention in mind, guided by the need to live alongside nature rather than resist it. The following towns illustrate how climate pressures have informed architecture, infrastructure and land use management across different regions of the country. Port St. Johns: rebuilding in a flood prone coastal valley On the Wild Coast, Port St. Johns has experienced repeated exposure…
One of the Lock brothers, Benjamin is excited with developments at The Hills Luxury Golf Estate to the extent he has committed to bringing his tennis and golf friends to Harare to experience the city’s developing golf estate. He is looking forward to bringing property investors for The Hills as well, noting that professional sports personalities want to invest in several destinations. Speaking during a familiarization tour of the estate recently, an excited Benjamin was quick to commit “to bringing my tennis and golf friends to Harare. “It is a dream for most of my professional players to come to…
Wildlife travel in South Africa is often framed around game drives, lodges and carefully timed sightings. Yet some of the most memorable encounters happen when animals are simply part of the landscape, moving through places where people also live, swim, holiday and slow down. Below are places where wildlife is woven into everyday life, offering encounters that feel natural, ethical and refreshingly low-pressure, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. When wildlife is part of daily life, not an itinerary Night sky at Dikhololo Game Reserve/Greg Zaal/Wikimedia Commons Dikhololo Game Reserve, North West At Dikhololo Game Reserve, wildlife does not announce itself with a…
Floodwaters have surged through parts of the Indonesian island, forcing tourists to move to safer ground and disrupting travel during the peak of the rainy season. Screenshot from Falling in love with Bali on Facebook According to IOL, Heavy rainfall across Bali triggered flooding in several popular tourist districts, including areas near Denpasar and Badung. Streets filled quickly as sustained downpours overwhelmed drainage systems and low-lying areas. Local disaster management officials confirmed that dozens of foreign tourists were evacuated from hotels after water levels rose rapidly. In some cases, guests were transported by inflatable boats to higher ground. Others relocated…
