What to see, do, and eat in Johannesburg
Got an extra 24 hours to spare? Explore the dynamic history, food, and culture of South Africa’s largest city
What to see, do, and eat in Cape Town
Got time before or after your wild South African adventure? Pack Cape Town’s best views, adorable penguins, and tastiest local snacks into a full day
Where to travel in 2023 — part one
Dig into the first half of our guide to cutting travel costs while still giving back during tourism’s ‘year of recovery’
3 surprising cultural facts from National Geographic Family Journeys
Did you know that you can eat "pizza" in the Moroccan desert?
Top 10 workation destinations for adventurers
Pack up your laptop as we share ideal places to work from before or after your tour
3 of the world's most historic plants and where to find them
Centuries-old flora in some of the most beautiful places on Earth
See Cape Town from the seat of your couch
Just because we aren’t travelling right now, doesn’t mean we can’t experience our big, beautiful world. Join one of our guides for a virtual walking tour of Cape Town.
Explore Johannesburg’s thriving art scene
The South African metropolis is an art-lover's paradise
The ABCs of: Braai (South African barbecue)
It's delicious, diverse, and conversational
The 5 best cities for football (a.k.a. soccer) lovers
Let your World Cup Fever help you choose your next travel destination
5 reasons to adventure in South Africa
There's tons to do in the southernmost country on the African continent, no matter your travel style
What's happening in Woodstock, Cape Town's oldest — and coolest — suburb
Great boutique shopping, amazing street art and plenty of local gin awaits
5 train journeys to put on your bucket list
From the world’s slowest express to the longest continuous service in the world, we share five must-do rail trips
Are these 10 trips on your holiday wish list?
These ten trips topped travellers' wish lists ahead of the holidays — and they’re destined to become some of next year’s hottest destinations!
Southern Africa by radio dial
Travel writer Pam Mandel finds that turning the (virtual) dial toward today’s music from Southern Africa leads her to a wonderment that’s a journey unto itself.
Instagrams of the Week: Highlights from Southern Africa
It’s wild, adventurous and filled to the brim with arresting landscapes. Once Africa’s south grabs hold of you, it won’t soon let go.
Overlanding in Africa: The true meaning of adventure
An outdoor experience like no other
Time-Lapse Tuesday: South Africa's Magaliesberg Range
Lace up your boots and catch the sun casting its spell over this mesmerizing part of our world.
Instagrams of the Week: Kruger National Park
Join us on safari in South Africa with these five roaring regrams.
Time-Lapse Tuesday: Shelter Rock in South Africa
Watch the day pass over Shelter Rock, which holds over 3,000 million years of history.