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SUNDAY TIMES | Kruger Park trumps Maasai Mara as top vaycay spot: report

The Kruger is one of two South African destinations to earn a spot on the US News & World Report's list of the top 12 African and Middle Eastern vacation destinations of 2018-2019
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Nokubonga Thusi’s Bazaruto travel guide

After enjoying a few days in Bazaruto, Mozambique, Thusi tells us how to get the most enjoyment out of the island
Words: Nokubonga Thusi
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The newly renovated One & Only Saint Géran brings an irresistible magic to Mauritius

The much-loved One & Only Saint Géran in Mauritius has had an elegant renovation, cementing its stature as an island resort of consummate luxury
Words: Debbie Hathway
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Splendid isolation in Miavana, Madagascar

Nosy Ankao in northwestern Madagascar, part of the remote Loky Manambato protected area, is the perfect in-the-middle-of-nowhere location for Time + Tide Miavana, a brand-new, eco-luxury lodge
Words: Gillian Mclaren
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Bazaruto’s hidden island oasis

We’ve found a new way to spa, as Anantara Bazaruto brings you a piece of Thailand, together with a little peace of mind
Words: Nokubonga Thusi
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Meet a new breed of cowgirl

Karoo Ranching’s Julie Truter is passionate about the business of farming
Words: Susan Russell
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An executives guide to Maputo

Tourism to the capital city of Maputo in Mozambique is largely about business - here’s how to navigate this lively port city
Words: Bridget Hilton-Barber
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Nothemba Mkhondo’s Maputo art diary

Explore the Mozambican capital through the visual language of its artists, sculptors, and painters
Words: Nothemba Mkhondo
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Mauritius: four corners in four days

An unforgettable island holiday, from marine reserves to world heritage sites
Words: Debbie Hathway
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Slip into a parallel universe where you become one with the moment

You are allowed to slow down, far away from the bustling world at !Xaus Lodge
Words: Alexander Matthews
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Kaya Mawa magic

Malawi’s Likoma island is the surprising home to some of the tastiest lodge cuisine on the continent
Words: Alexander Matthews
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'Eco-cred' isn't just a tourist-tricking tool for these Maasai Mara camps

Nadine Dreyer visits three camps in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve that set the benchmark for how green safari lodges should operate
Words: Nadine Dreyer
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Banana republic: up close with gorillas in Uganda

A new programme allows visitors to Uganda to spend hours alongside a gorilla family in the mountains of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Words: David Pilling
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Wake up here: Southern Sun, Maputo

Whether you are in the mood to explore the city, to head to the beach, or to grab a caipirinha and kizomba until the break of dawn, Maputo is perfect for a weekend city break and Southern Sun Maputo is at the heart of it all
Words: Nothemba Mkhondo
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An executives guide to Lusaka

The city’s cosmopolitan African feel, friendly people and five star spots make it easy for the visiting business exec. Here’s the lowdown on Lusaka
Words: Bridget Hilton-Barber
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Where lions roam free

A pioneering community-owned safari camp in Kenya is working to protect both wild animals and the Maasai way of life
Words: David Pilling
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Explore the heady and historic magic of Ilha de Mocambique

One of southern Africa’s best kept secrets
Words: Bridget Hilton-Barber
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Fun drinks, island-style

Global rum ambassador Ian Burrell says being born into a Jamaican family meant rum was part of their lifestyle. ‘All the fun drinks had rum in it.’ Mauritian mixologists get that
Words: Debbie Hathway
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Rejuvenate yourself with kayak cruising on Lake Malawi

Island hopping in Lake Malawi National Park is the perfect way to rejuvenate yourself: mind, body, and soul
Words: Alexander Matthews
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Marrakech: spirited city of spice and sensuality

Amid the noise and buzz of this bustling centre, there are tranquil spots that offer greenery and restoration, writes Madeleine Morrow
Words: Madeleine Morrow