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Coolest hotels in Cape Town

  By Ian M Packham August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023 Best places to stay, Guides, South Africa
An aerial view of Cape Town with the football stadium in the foreground and Table Mountain in the background

Cut Cape Town in half like a piece of seaside rock, and the word cool would be emblazoned all the way within. From the turn-of-the-century vibes and microbreweries of Long Street to the summit of Table Mountain, by way of Company’s Garden and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town… Continue reading

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The 10 best beaches in Africa

  By Ian M Packham February 7, 2022 October 26, 2023 Africa, Best places to stay, Guides
Chindidi Beach, Comoros

With 25,000 miles (40,000 km) of coastline to choose from, there’s a lot of competition when it comes to the best beaches in Africa. From the tried and tested to hidden gems in little visited corners of the continent, I drill down to my top 10. So whatever your plans,… Continue reading

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The best boutique hotels in Namibia

  By Ian M Packham September 3, 2021 August 23, 2023 Best places to stay, Guides, Namibia
Dorob National Park, Namibia

Namibia is where southern Africa’s natural beauty shines through. The salt pans of Etosha National Park provide some of the finest wildlife viewing opportunities on the continent. You can add to that hikes through the likes of Fish River Canyon, the largest in Africa. And majestic desert dunes, running for… Continue reading

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