During the dry season, animals arrive from Kruger National Park to drink at the Sand River, near MalaMala Camp — where big cats lie in wait

Being able to experience authentic Zulu village culture is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

The Green Kalahari in the Northern Cape offers visitors exhilarating adventures set against an otherworldly landscape

Guided tours of Johannesburg’s uber-cool Maboneng Precinct and vibrant Soweto township confound expectations about crime to reveal a metropolis offering hip hangouts and unmissable history lessons

Abigail Mbalo’s Xhosa-inspired fine-dining establishment in Khayelitsha is one of many inspiring stories luring visitors to South Africa’s townships