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SA woman chases top safari guide title - ‘Aim high and don’t settle!’

6 days ago | getaway.co.za | Savanna Douglas

Megan Heramb-Smith, a South African born professional trails guide, is after the acclaimed title as Safari Guide of the Year. She will compete with four male finalists to be recognised as the most exceptional field guide in Southern Africa. The Safari Guide of the Year Awards (SGOTY) has announced its top five finalists for 2025, spotlighting the top field guides in Southern Africa.
Five finalists vying for 2025 Safari Guide of the Year Award

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

Safari Guide of the Year Awards (SGOTY) has announced its top five finalists for 2025, spotlighting the most exceptional field guides in Southern Africa. ALSO READ: SANParks sounds alarm over fake booking confirmationsThis acclaimed recognition, founded in 2011 by Mike Karantonis in collaboration with Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), honours the expertise, dedication, and passion of field guides in Southern Africa.
This is the best time of day to fly with kids to avoid jet lag

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

Baby, health, jet lag, parenting, sleep, tips, travel Travelling with children can be challenging at the best times, but when jet lag is involved, it can become a nightmare for families. From long-haul flights to summer holidays, the timing of your flight can make all the difference in how your child’s natural circadian rhythm adjusts to a new time zone.
Houdini's second chance – Groundbreaking op saves young white rhino's life | Getaway Magazine

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

conservation, Limpopo, News, Pretoria, rhino, South Africa, university of pretoria, white rhino, wildlife In a life-saving operation that has given a poaching survivor a fresh start, a team of veterinary specialists at the University of Pretoria (UP) has successfully restored a young white rhino’s ability to breathe.
Tourists rush to safety as roof of 600-year-old tower in China collapses

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

Tourists were forced to flee for cover as parts of the roof of China’s centuries-old Drum Tower dramatically collapsed on Monday evening in Fengyang County, Anhui province. ALSO READ: Frenchman reaches Southernmost point of Africa after years on the roadFootage from the scene shows hundreds of tiles crashing to the ground, narrowly missing visitors below. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Frenchman reaches Southernmost point of Africa after years on the road

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

‘This is the end of my journey South,’ says Yves de Preux, who has just completed a three-and-a-half year journey on the road, from France to the Southernmost point of Africa. In March, after three years behind the wheels of an e-trike, Yves reached Cape Town – his first goalpost for a whirlwind adventure from France to South Africa. Now, the YouTuber has reached the furthest and final point in his journey South, arriving in Cape Agulhas.
Secrets about Cape Vultures & a café to spot them from

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

The Cape Vulture, one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring and endangered avian giants, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. Despite their significance, many people are surprisingly unaware of these magnificent creatures. “Cape Vultures are absolutely fascinating once you get to know them,” says Didi Mahlo, field ranger at the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve.
World's highest bridge to open in June

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

china, earth crack, News, The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, world's tallest bridge ALSO READ: New safari and sea adventure route launches in KZNThe Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, set to open in June 2025, will become the world’s highest bridge, towering 625 metres above the Beipan River in southwestern China’s Guizhou province.
Tintswalo expands with exclusive-use villa in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

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

Tintswalo Collection will unveil its latest property, Tintswalo Scops Rest, in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve this September. ALSO READ: South African spots that feel like the middle of nowhereThis marks the luxury brand’s continued expansion across SA’stop wilderness destinations. Scops Rest will offer an exclusive-use experience for groups of up to eight, ideal for families or close-knit gatherings seeking privacy in the bush.
‘Lost’ gecko species rediscovered in Mpumalanga after more than 33 years

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

Blyde River Canyon, Blyde River Flat Gecko, conservation, endangered wildlife trust, Hope for Wildlife, IUCN Red List, Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency A tiny gecko species unseen for over 33 years has been rediscovered by two Endangered Wildlife Trust researchers in the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga.