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The plight of the rhinoceros has been one of the most symbolic tragedies of our modern society, but with the help of initiatives such as World Rhino Day, the species stands a chance of recovery. Celebrated on September 22nd, World Rhino Day aims to raise awareness of this critically-endangered species and drive conservation efforts. Now,... View Article

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Sustainability has become one of the key factors influencing people’s travel choices. Nowhere is that truer than in South Africa, where ecotourism is not only an important concern for discerning travelers but necessary to preserve its precious natural habitats. Safari experiences have in the past been guilty of damaging wild and undeveloped lands, but safari... View Article

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Cheetah Plains Game Lodge is emblematic of a growing trend of adventure tourism that high net worth individuals are choosing over perfunctory luxury travel

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Spanning a success story of fifteen years, Jabulani, situated in Kapama Private Game Reserve in Hoedspruit, South Africa, is regarded as the benchmark for elephant conservation and sustainable tourism in South Africa. Named after the tiny four-month-old elephant that got stuck in the mud of a silt dam in 1997, his rescue and rehabilitation are […]

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In this latest article in an ongoing series, Elite Traveler takes a closer look at Cape Town’s expanding casual dining scene in search of the very best restaurants and cafes. Here are the best brunches in Cape Town. Starlings The original Starlings café in Claremont was, and to an extent still is, a local secret.... View Article

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In this latest article in an ongoing series, Elite Traveler takes a closer look at the luxury accommodations available in one of South Africa’s greatest cities. Here are the best luxury hotels in Durban. The Oyster Box The Oyster Box is not only one of Durban’s finest hotels but one of South Africa’s. More than... View Article

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The transformation of one of South Africa’s oldest buildings into one of its most exclusive destinations will be completed Monday with the grand opening of the new luxury LABOTESSA Hotel. Set in a historic 17th-century congressional church, LABOTESSA will become the first hotel in Cape Town’s historic Church Square. Every part of the extensive refurbishment... View Article

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Lepogo Lodges, South Africa’s latest high-end safari experience, will welcome its first guests to the highly-anticipated Noka Camp in September. Set within the 48,000-hectare, malaria-free Lapalala Wilderness Reserve in the Limpopo Province, the new lodges will grant access to a vast wilderness containing Africa’s big five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Lepogo will eventually... View Article

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As marketing director for the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Jacques Smit is at the forefront of conservation efforts in South Africa. For 40 years, the luxury safari company has strived to provide a sustainable tourism industry in one of the world’s most precious environments. Smit, who has worked with Sabi Sabi for over 13... View Article

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Whether on the stunning plains of the Kruger National Park or the summit of Table Mountain, South Africa has long been considered one of the ultimate proposal destinations. Now, that once-in-a-lifetime moment can be made even more special by private travel designer Niquesa Travel, who will take loving couples on a special diamond diving expedition to... View Article

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In this latest article in the ongoing South Africa series, Elite Traveler selects the five best rooftop bars in Johannesburg. There is nothing quite like sipping on your favorite cocktail while watching the sunset. Johannesburg may lack the dramatic scenery of Cape Town’s Table Mountain or the ocean vistas of Durban, but the cityscape comes... View Article

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