South Africa blogs
Discover South Africa through our collection of thoughtfully curated blogs and travel guides, designed to help you get more from your journey. From practical travel advice and seasonal insights to lesser-known experiences and recommendations on where to eat, our expert content offers inspiration and useful information to support every stage of your adventure.
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The Long and Short of it
Ellie Jones
19th March 2026
Since time is precious, our carefully designed tours ensure that each moment matters – whether your journey spans days or weeks.\nFrom fortn...
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2 min
Around The World With Distant Journeys
Ellie Jones
19th September 2025
Loyal customer, Andy Woolf, has travelled to an impressive three continents with Distant Journeys, enjoying tours to Australia, New Zealand,...
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4 min
Caves of South Africa You Must Visit
Helen Goggin
17th August 2025
Featuring dramatic rock formations, fossilised lifeforms dating back millions of years, and ancient cave paintings that tell the stories of ...
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3 min
Wild Thing - Encounter wildlife in its natural habitat
Ellie Jones
22nd July 2025
Whether you’re crossing sun-drenched plains, venturing into rainforest canopies, snorkelling among coral reefs, or gliding through tangled m...
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3 min
6 Game Reserves & Safaris Near Cape Town
Helen Goggin
14th February 2020
Famous for its busy harbour and the iconic Table Mountain which stands behind it, Cape Town is in fact one of three capital cities in South ...
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3 min
Best Street food to Try in South Africa
Helen Goggin
18th May 2018
South Africa is an amazing cultural experience. The sights, the sounds, the smells – and the tastes – will stay with you forever. Our flexib...
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2 min
Top Reasons to Visit Victoria Falls
Helen Goggin
4th August 2017
When heading on an African adventure there will certainly be an endless list of places on your bucket list and Victoria Falls is definitely ...
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2 min
South Africa’s Traditional Cup!
Helen Goggin
20th April 2017
Your dream tour of South Africa would not be complete without a taste of the famous African red bush tea. The Rooibos tea in South Africa is...
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2 min
The Infamous Robben Island
Helen Goggin
15th December 2016
On your tour of South Africa there is so much to see and do – there’s literally something for everyone. For those who love to dig a little d...
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2 min
Ways to Discover ‘Big Five’ in South Africa
Helen Goggin
10th November 2016
A safari is undoubtedly one of the main attractions of a South Africa tour experience. The allure of getting within close proximity of the ‘...
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