Magical Photos from the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho

By SAPeople Contributor 21-09-16 15:27

I spent 10 days in the Mountain Kingdom, documenting the Basotho people and their land. Six days on horseback took me to some of the most isolated populated areas of Southern Africa, where some shepherds will spend six months away from their villages. Traveling through Lesotho via horseback has been one of my most memorable experiences […]

The Great Wildebeest Migration, Serengeti – PHOTOS

By Craig Doria 30-07-22 19:13

They say there are 1,500,000 wildebeest in the Serengeti migrating population, but it sure as heck feels like a lot more when you happen upon a bunch of them! By safari guide CRAIG DORIA. Sometimes, especially when you look across a narrow shallow valley, it feels like you are looking at the entire 1,500,000 in […]

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Cape Town is Even More Beautiful from Above

By SAPeople Contributor 07-09-16 10:48

Check out these awesome photos of the Mother City from the air, taken by ANGELA GORMAN PHOTOGRAPHY. “Cape Town is even more beautiful from above!” says Angela. “What an incredible experience viewing Cape Town from a helicopter!” Angela took to the skies with NAC Helicopters Cape Town at early morning light… An iconic shot of Table Mountain… […]

Conde Nast Traveller Readers Vote South Africa in Top 5 Best Countries in the World

By SAPeople 03-09-16 12:17

Condé Nast Traveller readers have had their say and the fourth best country on the planet to travel to, according to these seasoned travellers, is South Africa… particularly because of our Rand! The annual Travel Awards asks its readers to rate their favourite countries based on various criteria including food, accommodation, scenery, value for money. The readers […]

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Zanzibar Dreaming – A South African’s First Visit

By Marguerite Coetzee 31-12-20 20:08

Flying over the ocean blue to an island called Unguja, I imagined Zanzibar to be a stereotypical island paradise – bleached beaches, coconuts falling from palm trees, sickly sweet pineapple drinks with those unnecessary little umbrellas – but with the influence of Africa, slavery, and the spice route. Water like liquid sapphire Captures fragments of […]

Watch the Cape Town Video that’s Received Almost 3 Million Views!

By SAPeople 30-08-16 11:52

It’s been only 10 days since Bucketvision uploaded the video below of Cape Town to Facebook, and already it has received over 2.8 million views!!! The bucketlist app – which is currently focussed on Cape Town – posted the video together with a message claiming: “Cape Town, South Africa has been named the most BEAUTIFUL city […]

Whoops, There’s a Leopard in My Shower

By SAPeople 29-08-16 12:06

An American tourist on holiday in South Africa had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when she came across a leopard in her shower! Tally Angle, from North Carolina, posted photos to a Kruger National Park group on Facebook of the leopard “lounging in our outdoor lodge shower” at Singita Ebony Lodge. Tally posted several amazing photos of the […]

WATCH Military Bands at Fantastic Freedom of the Town Parade in Barberton

By SAPeople 28-08-16 22:54

The town of Barberton in Mpumalanga was marching to the beat of magnificent military bands this weekend. (Watch videos below.) “Our ‘Freedom of the Town’ military parade was held here yesterday,” says Sheryn Nader, owner of Facebook page Barberton Bliss. “There were four different military groups marching, and it was amazing! Beautiful sounds…” The bands were […]

Trunk Breaks on South Africa’s World Famous Big Baobab Tree

By SAPeople 28-08-16 13:45

The owners of Sunland Farm in South Africa, home to one of the world’s most famous baobab trees, have a very pragmatic approach to the “breaking” news that one-third of their gentle giant’s trunk has crashed to the ground. Heather van Heerden says it’s simply “nature’s way of renovating”. Here’s the famous Sunland Baobab – […]

Wonderful Wild Flowers in the West Coast National Park, South Africa

By SAPeople 31-12-20 17:51

Spring is in the air, and if you haven’t visited yet – the West Coast National Park is alive with fields of wonderful wild flowers (and animals). Fabulous photos on this page, taken this week, are by NIGEL RILEY and ROBYN GWILT. Robyn says: “From the Canola fields last weekend to Dungeon’s on Wednesday, to the […]

Home Affairs will Unveil New Visa Regulations Later This Year

By SAPeople 27-08-16 10:09

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced it will unveil new visa regulations before the end of 2016. The legislative reform will aim to provide a balance between the competing interests of the tourism sector and the need to protect the country’s borders and prevent child trafficking. Stringent visa regulations were introduced to South Africa in 2014… resulting in an […]

Fabulous Fields of Wild Flowers Flourish in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 23-08-16 12:05

From the West Coast National Park to Namaqualand, the South African landscape has been transformed into endless fields of fabulous flowers… All photos by KYLE MIJLOF and HESTER SOPHIA-ESTA MARAIS. Travel photographer KYLE MIJLOF – who has visited 59 countries since March 2010 (!) -captured these gorgeous pictures in the West Coast National Park. Kyle recommends if […]

Joburg Expat’s Top Five Picks: Historic Places in Johannesburg

By Sine Thieme 10-08-16 15:56

If we could be sure of one thing during our time as expats in Johannesburg, it was that no matter the time of year, there would always be at least one houseguest lodging with us. South Africa seemed to exert an inexorable pull all the way over the Atlantic and across the equator, luring everyone even remotely […]

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South African Operators Under Pressure to End Elephant Rides

By SAPeople Staff Writer 30-06-16 19:00

A growing number of international tour companies refusing to promote elephant riding is putting South Africa’s elephant-back safari industry under pressure to pack in the lucrative but unethical/questionable practice of riding elephants. With an increasing global awareness for the welfare issues and cruel training methods associated with elephant-back riding, a drive to end the practice […]

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The Ultimate South African Road Trip

By SAPeople Staff Writer 02-07-19 17:00

Driving across South Africa, from Joburg to Cape Town, is about as local as pap and wors. It’s further than from New York City to Chicago, or from the very tippy top of Great Britain to the very bottom. But it’s way more beautiful too (don’t take our word for it)! For anyone who hasn’t done […]

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One Easy Way to Discover (and Rediscover) Joburg – The Red Bus

By SAPeople Staff Writer 29-06-16 10:36

I’ve always thought of the Red Bus as a touristy thing. You hop on, hop off, get your bearings, see as much as possible in your short holiday time. I’ve also always thought of it as part of those obvious tourist destinations, like Rome, New York, London and Cape Town. But Johannesburg? The truth is, however, that a Red Bus in Joburg is the […]

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Footage of One of the World’s Most Spectacular Drives – Chapman’s Peak

By SAPeople 21-04-21 17:43

It’s one of the most spectacular drives in the world – Chapman’s Peak Drive – and features in the Top 10 of most global lists of beautiful coastal drives. Take a look at this drone footage, filmed by Stefan Bamberger from Global Traveler TV… showcasing the beautiful Western Cape scenery. Watch Video: Chapman’s Peak Drive, […]

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