Wildlife and wilderness

African penguins on Cape Town's Boulders Beach

Boulders penguins' promised land

Cape Town's Boulders Beach, part of the Table Mountain National Park, is home to a much-photographed, much-loved and much-maligned colony of African penguins.

South African wildlife experiences

There is nothing quite like the African bush, and no better place in the world for big game. Besides its renowned national parks, South Africa boasts a range of private reserves, all offering excellent wildlife and bird watching. And supporting all these is an unparalleled botanical richness.

SA's Singita scoops top travel award

South African hospitality group Singita Game Reserves is now firmly at the top of the industry after walking off with the honours in the 2011 US Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards readers' survey.

Responsible tourism at Buffalo Ridge

Situated in the Madikwe game reserve three hours north-west of Johannesburg, Buffalo Ridge is a luxurious lodge that can accommodate up to 16 guests – but what sets it apart from other five-star lodges is that it is wholly owned by the Balete people of Lekgophung, who live near the Botswana border.