Great Outdoors in Africa
Botswana
Cool style in Kalahari heat
From a chic camp on a pristine salt pan, Helen Anderson finds a seemingly barren desert teeming with life.
Botswana
Don't fence me in
Glenda Kwek When sleep beckons, settling down for the night at an unfenced African camp can get a bit wild, writes Glenda Kwek.
South Africa
A wild life
Big five viewings in the Madikwe Game Reserve are virtually guaranteed, writes Sandra MacGregor.
South Africa
Peak condition: climbing Cape Town's Table Mountain
Craig Platt Craig Platt finds that climbing Cape Town's iconic landmark is no walk in the park.
Photo galleries
Ultimate trip into the wild
Botswana is sometimes described as one of the best safari destinations in Africa. From big game to boat rides to sumptuous meals, there's not much more you can ask for in a trip into the wild.
Photos
Top of the Table (mountain)
Climbing Table Mountain doesn't take long, but that doesn't mean it is easy. The reward, however, is spectacular views over Cape Town.
Travellers Tips
Group tours
Adventures for groupies
Great life experiences in far-flung destinations are in reach like never before, writes Belinda Jackson.
South Africa
All you need is raw nerve
For affordable wildlife-spotting in South Africa, Genevieve Swart suggests how to create a DIY safari.
