La Petite Ferme Welcomes Award Winning Chef Richard Carstens
Franschhoek, South Africa – La Petite Ferme, the beloved 5-star luxury boutique hotel, restaurant and wine estate perched above the Franschhoek Valley, is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Richard Carstens as its new Head Chef. One of the most decorated culinary figures in South Africa, Carstens joined La Petite Ferme in March 2026, bringing with him […]
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Presents: An Evening of Fine Wine and Culinary Art with Boschendal
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa invites guests to an exclusive winemaker’s evening on Saturday, 18 April at its signature restaurant, Bloom, in collaboration with Boschendal Wine Estate. Set against the legacy of Boschendal’s remarkable 340-year heritage, this intimate experience brings together expressive wines and a meticulously curated menu, offering a sophisticated journey through South Africa’s […]
@Sandton Hotel marks four years of redefining luxury hospitality in South Africa
The @ Collection’s flagship Sandton property celebrates its fourth anniversary, reflecting on how it changed the face of hotel living in Johannesburg JOHANNESBURG – Four years ago, @Sandton Hotel opened its doors as something South Africa had not seen before: a 562-room luxury hotel embedded within the country’s first multi-use, high-rise lifestyle development. This March, the hotel marked that […]
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Welcomes Guests for an Exclusive Easter Escape
As Easter approaches, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa invites guests to step away from the everyday and enjoy a thoughtfully curated seasonal escape in the heart of the Helderberg. Available throughout April, the Easter Getaway offers an exclusive stay in a beautifully appointed Classic Room, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy the extended weekends and […]
Hop Into the Outdoors – Celebrate Easter with Family Camping Adventures on the KZN South Coast
With its warm subtropical climate, spectacular natural beauty and the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast remains one of South Africa’s most loved seaside holiday destinations. This Easter, families looking for an affordable, memorable escape can rediscover the joy of the outdoors through camping and caravanning a budget-friendly […]
Epicurean Journeys and Culinary Creativity
South Africa offers an incredibly diverse dining landscape with international franchises, upmarket, glitzy venues and comfortable little eateries in all its major cities and towns and outside of its cities you’ll find the country is brimming with hidden gems in quaint villages, seaside towns and other out of the way places. Here are nine South African […]
De Hoop Collection introduces ‘Friends of De Hoop’
De Hoop Collection is delighted to introduce Friends of De Hoop – an exciting new accommodation option of De Hoop Collection recommended getaways, situated outside of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. First up is the stunning self-catering property, De Hoop in Plett. Perfectly positioned, within 100 metres (a mere 1-minute walk) from Robberg Beach, one of Plettenberg Bay’s finest beaches, […]
Wine in the Wilderness
This May, Samara Karoo Reserve invites you to a gathering shaped by shared values, where family-owned wine estates Creation Wines and Ormonde Wines meet a rewilded Karoo landscape and a historic country town in one seamless experience. This year’s Wine in the Wilderness brings together the craft of winemaking, conservation, culture and community, honouring the […]
WILDERNESS IMPACT CHALLENGE RETURNS WITH
USD 100 000 PRIZE FOR EMPOWERMENT-DRIVEN CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS The Wilderness Trust is delighted to announce the return of the Wilderness Impact Challenge for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural edition. This second iteration invites innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, system-builders and community leaders to submit practical solutions that strengthen Africa’s conservation economy and generate lasting social and […]
The Manor at Samara Karoo Reserve: A Thoughtful Refurbishment
Set within the vast, soul-stirring landscape of the Karoo in the heart of big sky country, The Manor at Samara Karoo Reserve has reopened following a carefully considered refurbishment that successfully deepened its sense of space, comfort and connection to the wilderness. One of the most remarkable exclusive safari homes in Africa, The Manor epitomises […]