Jumeirah Thanda Safari is one of Africa's most exclusive private game reserves located within 16,500-hectares rolling hills and expansive land. This is a designated area protected for biodiversity and eco-tourism. The reserve has thriving wildlife, including the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo).  The Royal Residences at...

After a six-month closure for an extensive refurbishment, andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp is now welcoming guests back to its iconic location on the banks of the Timbavati River. During the closure, the camp's design has been reimagined to provide even more creature comforts, while still retaining its classical tented feel and aura of bush romance. A n...

South Africa, which is known for its safaris and sandy beaches, is also a stargazing destination. The country's minimal light pollution, and geographical position means many more stars visible in the Southern Hemisphere as it faces directly into the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. The South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town houses the l...

Conservation-led luxury travel company andBeyond has reopened one of its most iconic lodges in South Africa – Phinda Forest Lodge – after an extensive rebuild. Situated in the company's Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal province, the property was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its original construction in the e...

The Morukuru Family comprises exclusive use properties in the Madikwe Game Reserve They comprise the Owner's House, River House & Farm House, with each operating '100% off the national grid'. The Madikwe Game Reserve itself is a conservation area in South Africa's North West Province, bordering Botswana. The reserve's grassland, forest and rock...

pioneering project to protect its endangered rhino populations. Led by the reserve's Wildlife Manager & Resident Ecologist, Lorraine Doyle and Wildlife Operations Co-Ordinator Mariana Venter, it is seeing the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) driven collars. This ground-breaking technology marks a significant step forward in the ongo...