Article and photographs by Amanda Evans, CEO of Hills of Africa Travel Staying at Athol Place in Johanessburg, you would have no idea you are in South Africa’s largest and most bustling city. Tucked away, quiet, serene and completely covered by green, you feel like instead you’ve maybe escaped to a chic country home. In … Read More
Best Coffee Shops in Cape Town
Image to the left of the interior of Bean There Coffee, taken from the Bean There Coffee Facebook page Consider yourself a bit of a coffee connoisseur? If so, you will love the variety of exceptional coffee shops found throughout Cape Town, South Africa! So when you’re not tasting beer at a local Cape Town … Read More
5 Reasons to Travel Solo to South Africa
Whether you’re an avid solo traveler and have been doing it for years or are entertaining the idea of venturing to a far off land on your own, traveling alone to Africa is an incredible way to discover inspiration and insight into yourself. Below are 5 reasons why South Africa is the perfect place for … Read More
A Lavish Bed & Breakfast Experience at Cape View Clifton
Image above taken from the Cape View Clifton website Article by Britt Urbach, Marketing Director for Hills of Africa Travel Nestled along the edge of a seaside cliff, overlooking Camps Bay, Cape View Clifton is one of Cape Town’s most charming bed and breakfast boutique hotels. With only five suites – each of which has … Read More
Satisfy Your Foodie Side on a Gourmet Walking Tour in Cape Town
Guest article written by our Cape Town tour guide, Pam McOnie of Cape Fusion Tours So much about a country and a culture is expressed through its cuisine. The first thing I do when I travel is head out to taste the local dishes. In South Africa much of the cuisine is a home cuisine … Read More
A Guide to Experiencing the Culture of Southern Africa
Have you made it your life’s mission to visit all seven continents? If you haven’t checked Africa off your visited-destinations list yet, it’s time to start planning the ultimate cultural adventure through this inspirational and mysterious continent. If you love to explore new cultures, interact with locals, soak in new surroundings, try exciting cuisines, and visit celebrated heritage sites, … Read More
5 Tips for Planning an Unforgettable Honeymoon to Africa
Welcome to our very first Blog Hop for 2015! This month we want to help you start the year off by getting organized as you’re planning your wedding or event. Get ready for some great ideas to help you reduce stress and enjoy the planning process as you move along through the blog hop. You may … Read More
An Unforgettable Day in Cape Town’s Stunning Hout Bay
Article by Britt Urbach, Hills of Africa Travel’s Marketing Director On my recent South Africa honeymoon, we began our adventures at the beautiful Tintswalo Atlantic boutique hotel in Hout Bay. Here’s a look at our experience . . . Upon arrival in Johannesburg we took a two-hour flight to Cape Town. We were greeted by … Read More
A Safari Experience Fit for Royalty at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge
Article written by Brittany Urbach, Hills of Africa Travel’s Marketing Director Just a 3.5-hour drive from the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is the wildlife-bustling and malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Here, you’ll find one of South Africa’s most charming lodges: Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge. With only five chalets, Jamala is boutique in size, … Read More
10 Tips for Capturing Memories on Your African Safari Vacation
As I always say, a trip to Africa is a once in a lifetime opportunity. So it’s essential not only to make the most out of your trip, but to also capture those special moments that you’ll want to relive over and over again. Below are some of my tips for capturing all of your … Read More