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New five-day slackpacking trail in Baviaanskloof

1 week ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

The minds behind South Africa’s legendary Leopard Trail have launched a new slackpacking hike in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Reserve. The Baviaans Canyon Trail is set to open in March 2026, offering hikers a five-day, six-night circular route through one of the country’s most ecologically diverse landscapes. “Over the last two years, we’ve been exploring the Baviaans and it still has some secrets to reveal.
David Attenborough's new doccie hits theatres for limited screenings on his 99th birthday

1 week ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

David Attenborough, documentary, ENTERTAINMENT ALSO READ: Hobbit eagle sculptures to be taken down from Wellington AirportSir David Attenborough’s latest documentary masterpiece will make a special theatrical appearance this week to celebrate the beloved broadcaster’s 99th birthday.
A search for the most unusual UNESCO World Heritage sites

3 weeks ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

Imagine stepping into a desert where whales once swam, or wandering a forest of stone blades so sharp they could slice the sky…Our planet holds corners so strange, so breathtakingly unlikely, they feel like fragments of a dream. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites aren’t just postcard vistas—they’re Earth’s secret diaries – pages written in fossils, acid-carved caves, and mountains dipped in rainbows.
Tips for travelling with a disability

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

Travel is for everyone. The joy of discovering new places, experiencing different cultures, and making memories shouldn’t come with limitations — and yet, for those living with physical challenges or disabilities, travel can sometimes feel more daunting than delightful. ALSO READ: How to survive in a country that doesn’t speak your languageBut with the right preparation, mindset, and resources, an unforgettable and enjoyable vacation is absolutely within reach.
Penguin's slip cause of Eastern Cape helicopter crash

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

A helicopter crash on January 19. 2025, was caused by an unsecured African penguin in a cardboard box, a South African Civil Aviation Authority report revealed this week. The incident took place moments after takeoff from Bird Island – a protected marine area and critical habitat for Cape gannets, African penguins, and other seabirds near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
Lion makes midnight trip into family's kitchen, panic follows

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

In an incident that shook a family straight from their slumber, residents of Kovaya village in the Amreli district of India faced an unusual home invasion when a full-grown lion attempted to enter a family’s kitchen. ALSO SEE: Worker faces discipline after giving water to cheetahs in viral videoThe alarming event took place around 1:00 AM on Tuesday night, when Mulu Lakhotra and his family were asleep in their home. The family was awakened by strange noises coming from their kitchen.
Special encounter between a white rhino with calf and two lions with fresh kill

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

In a rare wildlife interaction captured on video at Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, a white rhino mother and her calf come face-to-face with two lions feasting on a blesbok antelope. ALSO WATCH: Chaos erupts as two men fight over reclined seat on passenger flightThe footage, recorded by a Kariega Game Reserve guide, Melissa, and shared on Facebook by the reserve, shows the peaceful coexistence between the two powerful species.
Chaos erupts as two men fight over reclined seat on passenger flight

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

A heated confrontation between two passengers on a Jetstar flight travelling between Melbourne and Bali escalated into a physical altercation, with fellow passengers and cabin crew forced to intervene. ALSO READ: New hair-raising footage of leopard on safari vehicle surfacesThe incident, captured on video, reportedly began over a dispute about a reclined seat in the economy section of the aircraft.
Luxe beachfront winter hideaways in Cape Town

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

Off-season is the best time to book an affordable luxury stay in South Africa. Crackling fireplaces ready, fine-dining menus set, and warm bubble baths drawn, Tintswalo has launched two very tempting winter escapes, at its two distinctive Cape Town properties.
A hop across the oldest pubs in Cape Town

1 month ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

Looking to visit some of Cape Town’s oldest pubs for a beer and bite to eat? ALSO READ: South Africa’s best creative hubs for music, travel, and artHere is a list of five of the most historic bars in the city to get you started:Perseverance TavernDespite only getting its official status as a pub in 1836, the Perseverance Tavern remains the oldest operating bar in Cape Town.