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South Africa’s top 6 travel bloggers

South Africa has a fast-growing travel blogging community, with inspiring blogs dedicated to everything from camping and long overland adventures to music festivals and weekends away being posted every day.

We’ve picked six of our favourite South African travel bloggers who cover both travel in South Africa and around the rest of Africa, and constantly inspire us to get out there and explore!

Meruschka Govender – Mzansi Girl

Meruschka Govender is a Joburg-based African travel activist and blogger whose passion is encouraging people to explore Africa, a place of thousands of different languages, cultures and customs. She’s been working in tourism for almost 10 years, and started her blog to show people how much diversity Africa has to offer in terms of amazing travel experiences, many of which you can read about on her fun and adventure-filled blog, from attending music festivals to road tripping South Africa.

Her favourite backpackers in Africa is Bulungula Lodge on the Wild Coast: “It’s just so peaceful out there – no cellphone signal or Internet – just green hills, huts, cows, dolphins and the crashing wild waves. The lodge is a case study in how to do sustainable tourism right: most of the money you spend stays in the community.”

Dawn Jorgensen – The Incidental Tourist

After selling her bespoke tour operating company, Dawn Jorgensen started to miss travel and realised that she had too many amazing experiences not to share them with the world. She started her blog, the Incidental Tourist, to keep travel alive for her. Her blog is personal and engaging – you really get a sense of the person behind the journeys to places such Madagascar and Benin.

Dawn says she’s “very much a child of Africa, never happier than with dust under my feet and the pace of a vibrant African city for company.” She loves “Africa’s diversity, bright colours and intense smells, the people and their rich traditions, the vulnerability of the land, open plains and magnificent wildlife.” Her top African bucket list adventures include tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda, doing an overland safari by motorbike in Uganda and exploring coastal Mozambique.

Anton Crone – Bright Continent

A few years ago Anton Crone decided to give up a career in the advertising industry to become a travel writer and hasn’t looked back. Since then he’s travelled extensively around Africa overland and shares his travels and amazing photography on his wonderful blog, Bright Continent. He decided to start blogging to change people’s perceptions of Africa and to encourage people to travel more of Africa.

Anton says “it’s more challenging to travel in Africa but that makes it more rewarding.” A big advocate for overland travel, he says “flying takes you to dots on a map. You don’t see or experience what’s on the periphery. Travelling overland means you connect the dots and the culture, landscape and your own attitude evolves as you travel further. His greatest African adventure to date was travelling from Cape Town to Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania and back with a friend in a tiny smart car.

Roxanne Reid 

She’s “happiest in the middle of nowhere, meeting the locals, trying something new, or simply watching the grass grow, while her favourite place in Africa is the Kalahari, for “its animals, scenery, thunderstorms, red dunes, starry skies and people”.

Ishay Govender-Ypma – Food and the Fabulous

Food and travel writer and blogger Ishay Govender-Ypma has the tastiest blog on this list – Food and the Fabulous – which is filled with her delicious recipes and stories of her foodie travels around South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world. Her top foodie spots in Africa are South Africa, for “the incredibly diversity of cuisine and experience” and Morocco, where “the Middle East meets Africa in a fragrant medley of spices, slow-cooked dishes and pastries.

Scott Ramsay – Year in the Wild

Writer and photographer Scott Ramsay felt too far away from the bush working in an office in Joburg, so he quit his job to travel the wilds of southern Africa instead. He’s now spent over two years on the road, visiting more than 50 parks and reserves in South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana and sharing his inspiring experiences on his blog, along with his gorgeous photos. He cites the Richtersveld National Park, on the border of southern Namibia, as his favourite wilderness area in South Africa, for the “desert mountains, the booming silence, the blazing stars, the godly aura and the sense of freedom”, while hiking the Imfolozi Wilderness Trail in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal was one of the wildest things he’s ever done.

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10 travel Instagrammers to follow for inspiration

South Africa has it all. Majestic mountains, beaches and deserts. Vibrant cities and quaint small towns. Incredible safaris, world-famous hiking trails, ancient forests, glorious waterfalls, gorges, caves and a thousand other places that will make you instantly want to pack up your bags for an adventure!

To help fuel your wanderlust we decided to share the travellers accounts we follow on Instagram for some inspiration. Here’s our list of 10 local Instagrammers to follow.

Heather Mason, aka 2Summers is an American blogger and photographer who has been living in and writing about Joburg for more than a decade. We love following her adventures as she goes on the road where she has a thing for finding quirky attractions off the beaten path, whether in Joburg or across the country. Follow 2summers here.  

Black Tony Stark

Award-winning travel filmmaker Black Tony Stark, aka Neo Mokuene, is an African travel youtuber whose videos are an enticing snapshot of contemporary African travel. Putting young black travelers front and centre of the African travel experience, through his video and imagery he celebrates the burgeoning  #blacktravelmovement , celebrating South Africa and Africa’s incredible destinations to new audiences. Follow Black Tony Stark here.

Cabin Seekers

Former air stewardesses Tanja and Anna travel across South Africa in search of the nation’s most beautiful and unique cabins. After years spent sleeping off jetlag at international city hotels, the duo now love nothing more than seeking out remote farmhouses and picturesque cabins to enjoy some slow South African travel. Follow Cabin Seekers here.

A former chemical engineer turned full-time traveler, Farirai Sanyika, aka Gophari, left her career working in the small industrial town of Secunda to chase her dreams of travelling across South Africa and sharing a love of travel with the world. Now a certified South African travel specialist, she offers coaching on everything you need to plan the perfect trip, and organises group trips to African destinations for solo female travelers. Follow Gophari here.

I Love Nelz

Nelly Zwane has a serious passion for travel and has made it her mission to visit all corners of South Africa. Hiking, camping, diving, horse riding and anything else to do with the outdoors, Nelz is a traveller with a love of the outdoors and she always finds new outdoor adventures to try out. Follow I Love Nelz here.

In Africa and Be yond

A safari addict, Sara Essop is a South African blogger and freelance travel journalist always on the look out for wildlife. Her Instagram feed and her packed travel blog cover both local and international travel destinations, and she has a wealth of suggestions on where to stay in both famous and lesser-known South African safari destinations. Follow In Africa and Beyond here .

Based in Cape Town, Jared Ruttenberg is a travel journalist and photographer whose Instagram feed is a luscious display of the most gorgeous hotel views, captivating sunsets and the best wines to enjoy them with. Jared also shoots travel photography for luxury hotels and lodges, while taking his followers to the places he visits by curating bespoke tailormade experiences. Follow JaredinCPT here.

Melanie van Zyl

A regular contributor to leading South African travel magazine Getaway and to Lonely Planet, Melanie van Zyl is a freelance photojournalist with a soft spot for responsible travel and sharing awareness about environment sustainably in travel.  Her images beautifully capture South Africa’s huge skies and special light qualities, and if you love wildlife adventures you’ll find plenty of inspiration. Follow Melanie van Zyl here.

A local travel influencing powerhouse, 27-year old Senzelwe Mthembu travels across South Africa and the continent, encouraging fellow young Africans to travel and explore more. Together with her sister Thobi Rose (another Insta traveller of note) she also founded the Lived Experience Travel, organising group travel trips around Africa, while also working part-time as a researcher at the University of Johannesburg. If you enjoy Instagram stories, you’ll love Senz M’s regular IG story discussions about the joys, challenges, myths and realities of African youth travel. Follow Senz M here.

Tebogo Pin Pin

Tebogo Pin Pin is a Cape Town-based travel writer and digital marketer who runs the Western Cape Travel Experiences blog. From tours and experience reviews, to guesthouse recommendations, local holiday itineraries and tips on lesser-known destinations in the Western Cape, his Instagram feed is packed with ideas on places to explore and plan a holiday around in the Western Cape. Follow Tebogo Pin Pin here.

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10 South African Travel Bloggers You Should Follow Now!

• July 21, 2023

Austin Finnan

South African travel bloggers are a passionate group of individuals who love sharing their experiences of travelling in the country. Whether it’s travelling the spectacular Cape Town region, exploring the beautiful wine country of the Western Cape or taking to the trails in the Kruger National Park – these bloggers will take you on a journey that you’ll never forget.

South African travel bloggers are a great source of information for anyone looking to plan a trip to the country. Not only do they have experience travelling all over the country, but they’re also experts on the local food and culture. If you’re looking for some insider tips on what to see and do when travelling to South Africa , then you need to check out the blogs of these travellers.

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa soon, be sure to check out the blogs of these travellers. They’ll give you all the insider tips you need to make the most of your trip, and you’ll be sure to have a great time in the country.

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• 4 Tips from South African Travel Bloggers
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South African Travel Bloggers

South African travel bloggers are a great source of information and inspiration for anyone looking to explore the country. With the help of their informative and often humorous posts, readers can discover all the wonders that South Africa has to offer. From the beautiful wildlife and breathtaking landscapes to the vibrant culture and diverse cuisine, South African travel bloggers provide readers with in-depth insights into the country’s many attractions. Through their posts, readers can learn about the best places to visit, the best way to get around, and the best activities to experience. South African travel bloggers are also a great source of inspiration and motivation, encouraging readers to get out and explore the country’s various attractions. With their help, readers can discover all the amazing experiences that await them in South Africa .

South African Travel Bloggers to Follow

The world of travel blogging is an ever-evolving landscape, full of vibrant and diverse perspectives. South Africa is a particularly exciting place to explore, with its stunning natural beauty and fascinating history. If you’re looking to get some inspiration for your next trip to the Rainbow Nation, here are some of the best South African travel bloggers to follow.

One of the most popular South African travel bloggers is Unraveling the World. Founded by Lauren, this blog offers a unique insight into the country, with travel tips, ideas for unique experiences, and breathtaking photos. From safaris and local markets to hikes and cultural events , there’s something for everyone.

The World of Wanderlust is another great South African travel blog, written by the intrepid duo of Chantal and Nico. The blog is a vibrant mix of photography , stories, and helpful advice, covering everything from the best places to stay to must-visit attractions.

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience, then you’ll want to check out The Road Less Travelled. Founded by two friends, this blog is a treasure trove of deep-dive stories and stunning photos from South Africa , Namibia, and Botswana.

For all things food and culture, The South African Foodie is the perfect blog to follow. Run by experienced food bloggers, this blog is full of reviews, recipes, and stories from all over the country. You’ll find plenty of interesting insights into the local cuisine and culture.

Finally, for those looking for an outdoor adventure, there’s Hike Cape Town . Founded by experienced hikers, this blog is dedicated to exploring the diverse and stunning landscapes of South Africa . You’ll find amazing photos, detailed guides, and stories from some of the most remote parts of the country.

Whether you’re looking for tips on where to stay, ideas for unique experiences, or just some inspiration for your next trip, these South African travel bloggers will help you make the most of your time in the Rainbow Nation .

Best South African Destinations for Travelers

The African continent is as vast and diverse as its people, cultures, and landscapes. South Africa , in particular, offers a wide range of stunning attractions and exciting experiences for travelers of all ages. From the vibrant city of Cape Town to the wildlife safaris of Kruger National Park, South Africa has something to offer everyone. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, here are some of the best South African destinations for travelers.

Cape Town is a must-visit destination in South Africa and has something for everyone. The city is filled with stunning architecture, lush green spaces, and beautiful beaches. Take a cable car up Table Mountain for incredible views of the city and Table Bay, or take a stroll along the V&A Waterfront for a unique shopping experience. You can also explore the vibrant culture of the city by visiting the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood or taking a tour of the District Six Museum.

Kruger National Park is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream. This vast reserve is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinos. Take a game drive to spot the Big Five, or explore the park on a guided walking safari. For a unique experience, book a night drive to observe nocturnal animals.

The Garden Route is one of the most popular destinations in South Africa . This scenic route stretches along the south-western coast of the country and offers a variety of attractions. Stop off in the quaint coastal town of Mossel Bay, or explore ancient forests and beautiful beaches in the Tsitsikamma National Park.

The Drakensberg Mountains provide a breathtaking backdrop to the small town of Clarens. The town is known for its vibrant art galleries and craft markets, and hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. Clarens is also the gateway to Golden Gate National Park, where you can explore towering sandstone cliffs and visit the nearby dinosaur footprints.

South Africa is home to some of the most unique and exciting experiences in the world. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, the country has something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your South African getaway today !

Tips from South African Travel Bloggers

Traveling to South Africa is an exciting and rewarding experience. From the vibrant cities to the stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, there’s something for everyone. To make the most of your South African adventure , it’s always a good idea to take advice from South African travel bloggers. With their experience and knowledge, they can provide invaluable tips on how to make your trip go smoothly.

One of the most useful pieces of advice comes from South African travel blogger, Chantelle Henry. She recommends that tourists should always stay in the heart of the city and plan their activities around the areas they stay in. This way, they can get the full experience of the city they’re visiting. She also suggests that tourists should avoid taking the bus or train to get around, as it can be unreliable and uncomfortable.

Jacques Visser, another South African travel blogger, recommends that travelers should always have a plan for their trip. He suggests that tourists should make a list of the places they want to visit, as well as what activities they want to do. This ensures that they don’t miss out on anything. He also advises tourists not to try and do too much in one day, as it can be overwhelming and exhausting.

Finally, South African travel blogger, Lize-Mari Venter, recommends that tourists should always be aware of their surroundings. She suggests that travelers should keep their belongings close to them at all times, as well as being mindful of their personal safety. She also recommends that tourists should always stay hydrated and be aware of the weather, so they can dress appropriately.

By following these tips from South African travel bloggers, you can ensure that your trip to South Africa is an enjoyable and safe one. They are experienced travelers and know what it takes to make the most of your time in the country. So, make sure to keep their advice in mind when planning your next trip.

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There are many travel bloggers in South Africa , but not all of them are created equal. Some are better than others at providing useful information and interesting stories about their travels.

If you’re looking for a good South African travel blog to follow, then you should definitely check out a few of the ones mentioned above. You’re sure to find plenty of useful information and inspiring stories about travel in South Africa .

Austin Finnan is a blogger, traveler, and author of articles on the website aswica.co.za. He is known for his travels and adventures, which he shares with his readers on his blog. Finnan has always been passionate about exploring new places, which is reflected in his articles and photographs. He is also the author of several books about travel and adventure, which have received positive reviews from critics and readers.

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Top 10 South African Travel Blogs To Follow

With a huge number of South African travel blogs to explore, it can be hard to know where to start. This diverse African country is famous for its spectacular landscapes, unique cities, small towns , coastal havens, amazing people, rich culture and endless sights. Local blogs help to share the magic through stories, tips and images.

Wondering which South African travel blogs to start following? Keep reading to get our expert tips on which blogs to start following to learn more about South Africa.

In Search of the Best South African Travel Blogs

Some of our top recommendations for inspiring South African travel blogs include the following, in no particular order…

1/ Guy With Camera

www.guywithcamera.co.za

Andrew Brauteseth is a talented photographer that sees the world through new and varied perspectives. His travel blog, Guy With Camera, captures a wide range of moments, with a number of interesting subjects and backstories also provided on his journeys within South Africa. 

2/ Mzansi Girl

www.mzansigirl.com

Meruschka Govender is a self-proclaimed African travel activist and ambassador of Mzansi culture. With a large Twitter following, this proudly South African blog is an inspiring read, focusing on the importance of her experiences. Highlights include road trips in the Cape, descriptions of festivals and events in South Africa, and posts about the country’s heritage.

3/ Safarious

www.safarious.com/

Anton Crone (formerly Bright Continent) heads up Safarious – an African travel magazine and community. This is where you can learn more about wilderness travel, through a wide variety of insightful articles and travel guides. With a growing community and no ads, this digital magazine is a must for anyone who has ever wanted to explore Africa.

4/ The Incidental Tourist

http://theincidentaltourist.com/

A humble nature-lover at heart, Dawn Jorgensen’s blog focuses on sustainable travel within South Africa and beyond. Her amazing images along with her beautiful writing helps to showcase South Africa and its many experiences.  You will always find interesting stories to read on her blog, The Incidental Tourist.

5/ Sarah Duff

www.sarahduff.com

Sarah Duff is a freelance travel writer, photographer and digital strategist located in Cape Town. As the former Getaway Magazine for five years, she has plenty of insight into the travel industry at large. She also has some incredible photos showing her journeys across the country and beyond.

6/ Getaway Blog

www.getaway.co.za/blog/

The Getaway blog offers a wide range of travel blogs relating to SA and beyond. A number of individual writers provide content for the blog. Although South Africa is not its only focus, a number of the blog articles are focused on local travel experiences, offering plenty of inspiration.

7/ Roxanne Reid 

www.roxannereid.co.za/blog

Roxanne Reid is a travel writer and blogger with a passion for Africa and its wildlife, people, heritage, conservation, and landscapes. Her writing aims to inspire others to feel the love that she has for Africa. Adventures she covers range from beach hopping in Mozambique to walking through the Kalahari with a San tracker, and camping in the Richtersveld National Park.

8/ Food and the Fabulous

www.foodandthefabulous.com

For travel content with a foodie twist, blogger Ishay Govender-Ypma offers plenty of inspiration. Food and the Fabulous focuses on delicious recipes and stories Ishay’s travels around South Africa, Africa and the world in general. Her top foodie spots in Africa include South Africa, for “the incredibly diversity of cuisine and experience”.

9/ Year in the Wild

www.yearinthewild.com

Writer and photographer Scott Ramsay quit his job in Joburg, South Africa to travel Southern Africa. Spending a number of years on the road, he has been to over 50 parks and reserves in South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This blog is sure to appeal to anyone with a love for South African wildlife.

10/ ComeToCapeTown.com

Finally, we have our very own Cape Town travel blog . Although our focus lies on the amazing city of Cape Town, we work hard to offer our readers a diverse range of things to see, do and experience. As passionate locals ourselves, we have a deep love for Cape Town and South Africa. 

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Step out of your comfort zone and into your next adventure!

  “It’s not risking your life that makes it an adventure, It’s risking your comfortable, preconceived ideas about life. The essence of adventure is to stretch yourself. Maybe just a little bit. Maybe a lot. To go further, faster, higher, longer, deeper or wider than you ever thought you could. To see the world from a different perspective.”

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TRAVEL BLOGGERS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

We are Vaughan and Lauren Manuel McShane, husband and wife travel bloggers from Cape Town, South Africa! Traipsing around the globe, our goal is to inspire as many people as possible to leave their homes (if only for a wee-little while) to explore the other corners of this beautiful blue planet.

We also, and this mostly it, want everyone to give themselves the chance to experience the feeling of setting foot on foreign soil, in a land where things don’t work like they do back home and that are altogether quite strange but lovely at the same time.

And, hopefully, in the process eliminate a great many of the prejudices, misconceptions and closed-mindedness that us humans seem so willing to wear.

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We share and showcase our adventures through video, travel tales, photography and social media. The Travel Manuel.com also provides helpful tips for newbie traveller’s and hardcore trekkers alike as well as guidelines for expats in living in Asia. We can usually be found near the ocean, behind a lens, seeking out good coffee or frantically searching for wifi.

BRAG: We were honored to be named by Flipkey ( TripAdvisor) as one of “Top 25 Couple Travel Blogs to follow in 2014” as well as being selected as category winners at the first African Blogger Awards this year! 🙂 

Lauren was one of the first ever independent South African Travel Bloggers and started her original blog way back in 2008 before many (in South Africa) had even heard of blogging. Back then I was writing for a small newspaper in Jeffrey’s Bay and we had just started dating. She was halfway around the planet in Hawaii at the time so technically our lives together started “on the road.”

The Early Days…

Boulders Beach, Cape Town

“It all started with my first overseas first trip to Buenos Aires where I fell head of heels in love with travel, tango and South America. I never imagined that any other country could be as sweet, but snorkeling in Thailand, surfing in Rio de Janeiro, witnessing a wedding in Sydney and living in Hawaii taught me otherwise.

Whilst teaching English in Seoul and dancing in the Greek slums were incredible experiences, I love exploring my own country, South Africa. There is still so much to see of it; dry “dorps”, rustic seaside towns, untouched coastline and safari bushveld, they are all just so unique and so beautiful.”

The Drakensberg

An endless journey…

Two weeks after getting married, we packed our bags and went on a mission to live and work around the world. We started by living on the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand for a year, spent time travelling around Taiwan and the Philippines and are now based in Malaysia where we both work full time as well as travel every opportunity we can.

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We’ve been featured in international and local print publications such as the in-flight magazines of Mango Juice ( Mango Airlines), Sawubona , ( South African Airways) and Grazia .

On radio, we’ve featured on Smile 90.4 fm and Power 98.7 fm . No stranger to the airwaves Lauren used to be a presenter on UCT and CCFM radio stations in South Africa.

Online, you’ll find us in:

Wild Junket Magazine Getaway Magazine SA Venues Inspired Living SA Becoming You Travel Ground Tango Diva In the Know Traveler Our Man on the Ground Go Nomad Travelmag- The Independent Spirit BBC Travel

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I once heard that travel is the only thing you can buy that will make you richer. Of this I have no doubt.

So journey with us as we traipse around the world to free the nomads inside of yourselves, to search for the unknown, the exhilarating and the adventure. We are available for hire as Travel/lifestyle writers and photographers.

If you want to stalk us – Google is your friend but if you want to hang out with us, just connect here:

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Meet South African Vloggers , Thalia and John

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section earlier to give my readers and other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Thalia and John, a Vlogging couple based in Kleinmond, near Cape Town . They are the first South African vloggers on my series and they vlog about their travels at Thalia and John .

I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , fill in the quick questionnaire, email it to me with your blog links and you can also be featured

Read about South African Vloggers, Thalia and John’s travels here,

1. Tell us a bit about yourself

We are Thalia and John, a Youtube Vlogging couple from Kleinmond, just outside Cape Town. We have been together for 3 years, and are about to get married. We both have a passion for music (John has had his own DJ’ing company for over 21 years, and Thalia is a double qualified sound engineer, and has worked with John for 3 years as a DJ), travelling, vlogging, and cats. We are also an age gap couple, John being 42 and Thalia being 26.

2. What is your earliest travel memory?

John’s family had a holiday home in Hermanus , where he spent his summer holidays every year. He would enjoy time body boarding, playing cricket and tennis, whale watching, and soaking in the relaxing atmosphere. Thalia comes from a family that did a great deal of travelling. Her first holiday was a camping trip when she was 6 weeks old (brave parents!). The first trip she remembers is going to Zimbabwe (where her parents are from) and spending time swimming and playing with her cousins, and enjoying time with her grandparents.

3. Where was your last holiday?

We went to East London for 4 days (Thalia is from there - it was John’s first time). See their  East London Holiday Vlog  here.

4. What was the best thing you did there?

We had a great time exploring the museum, playing putt-putt, and drinking popular “Friesland” milkshakes. But the best thing was being able to show John around the place that Thalia grew up in.

5. What was your best holiday ever? Why?

Our favourite holiday so far has been a visit to Hermanus in 2014, which was what made us decide to move from the big city (Cape Town), and live in the calmer, more serene Overberg.

6. What is your favourite travel destination?

We are big fans of camping, and recently went on a trip to Dibiki Holiday Resort in Mossel Bay , which was wonderful!! Their facilities are top notch and we had a whale of a time.

7. What must one do there?

We really enjoyed visiting the Bartholomew Dias Museum, followed by fish and chips at the Red Bus in the Harbour.

8. Who is your favourite travel companion/s?

Of course one another! It is a difficult thing to find a great travelling companion, and we are very lucky to have that in one another!

9. Name one item you must have when travelling.

Our Vlogging cameras are a must.

10. Your best travel advice?

Just relax, you don’t have to see it all, just enjoy the steps you wander 

11. The one place you want to visit before you die?

We would love to travel to North America , and do a Motor Home trip from East to West Coast .

12. How can people connect with you? 

Youtube Facebook Twitter

Thank you, Thalia and John , for sharing your travels with us! I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales”, fill in the quick questionnaire and email it to me with your blog links.

Sara Essop is a travel blogger and writer based in South Africa. She writes about family travel and experiences around the world. Although she has been to 49 countries thus far, she especially loves showcasing her beautiful country and is a certified South Africa Specialist.

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Travelling is therapeutic in nature but it can be daunting without a clear mind of where you want to visit in a new country. As it is, Africa is a top destination and African female travel bloggers play a vital role in changing the continent’s travel landscape .

They ventured into a field that was once male-dominated and conquered it beautifully. While it is a huge leap for a woman to take on travelling entrepreneurship, they bring a paradigm shift in the industry. It’s something to celebrate on International Women’s Day 2023 and beyond.  In this vein, we dive into the world of the following women blogging about African travel.

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Dawn Jorgensen, South Africa

South African travel blogger Dawn Jorgensen. Photo/The Incidental Tourist

Dawn Jorgensen is a seasoned South African travel guru. As one of the celebrated African female travel bloggers, she founded the African Bloggers Network in 2010. Moreover, she is an avid writer and voices her travel experiences across African, Asian and European cities on her podcast

Dineo Zonke Maduna, South Africa

Travel blogger Dineo Zonke Maduna from South Africa. Photo/200 Young South Africans

Dineo Zonke Maduna quit her quantity surveying job in 2018 and ventured into the little-known backpacking escapades at the time. The South African-born wanderlust has travelled to a dozen countries and documents all her travel experiences for her readers. In one year – between 2018 and 2019 – she toured 30 countries on five continents.

The award-winning Mzansi travel blogger opened a travel company after the Covid-19 pandemic. It allows international and domestic travellers to plan their trips across Africa hassle-free.

Katchie Nzama, South Africa

Katchie Nzama from South Africa. Photo/Pinterest

Katchie is an advocate for locally focused tourism. She has demonstrated that it is possible by visiting 34 African nations utilising every mode of transportation available. Nzama is famous for her wit about South African breweries which beer enthusiasts love.

Based on her travel experiences, she has a library of information about different African cultures. Being among the leading African female travel bloggers, she curates her travel experiences at The Lone Wandera .

Winnie Rioba, Kenya

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Winnie Rioba is a decorated Kenyan travel enthusiast. Many of her followers love her for her meticulous downtime travel plans for corporates without too much time on their hands. In addition to her gorgeous travel photos across Kenya and the rest of East Africa, her travel budgets are reasonably priced.

She plans travels through #TheJustRiobaWay and offers her thronging online following free resources in the form of travel guides. Notwithstanding the fantastic travel experiences she has captured in her blogs and photos, Rioba is not afraid to broach challenging subjects like the difficulties that come with travelling with an African passport or concerns about safety when travelling alone.

Nour Brahimi, Algeria

Nour Brahimi embodies resolute African female travel bloggers. Coming from a conservative North African country, she broke the chains of cultural dictates in 2017 and rose to become Algeria’s best travel blogger. With just the willpower to showcase Algeria’s beauty to the world, she elbowed out deep-pocketed travel vloggers with her wide travel that shaped her perspective on travelling. She is a European Union Goodwill Ambassador in Algeria.

Africa Youth Awards in 2019 named her among the 100 Most Influential Young Africans. Brahimi reaches her audience in Arabic and English across her socials and her blog, Jawaler Travel . Growing up in a Muslim country, Brahimi understands how conservative the Islam culture is especially on women. However, her content angles towards urging fellow Muslim women in North Africa to travel around and learn.

Neema Jodie, Tanzania

Tanzanian travel photographer Neema Juddie. Photo/Safari 254

Neema Jodie uses her photography skills to illuminate Tanzania’s beauty and the rest of East Africa. She captures amazing sceneries, moments, people and culture and her visual storytelling skill is plausible. You can get all her photography work on her blog, The Bongolese .

Jessica Ufuoma, Nigeria

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Jessica Ufuoma is a special case of African female travel bloggers. The Nigerian based in Toronto, Canada doubles up as an analyst famous for her passion for travelling. Utuoma enjoys the best of Africa and Europe which informs her thoughts and travel itineraries. She has a travel company Go Jolley which not only highlights her travel escapades but helps other travellers plan theirs too.

African female travel bloggers are undoubtedly shaping the travel landscape in Africa. The world loves extraordinary women and blogging about travel is just amazingly beautiful.

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Planning your next holiday? Or sitting at your desk and in need of some escapism? We’re travel junkies, champions of the 30 before 30 challenge (30 countries before the age of 30), and firm believers in a monthly weekend away. 

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Banele Desai

Banele was born on the 8th October 2004. Other than his date of birth, there is no other birth history for him.

He was born HIV-positive to a single mother suffering from an alcohol addiction. At 5 months he was left abandoned at the Somerset Hospital in Cape Town. He was treated for tuberculosis and pneumonia over a period of months. After this he was moved to palliative care. After a short Read More spell there, he was moved to the Fikelela Children’s Home in Khayelitsha. 

On 15 December, 2005, a corporate visit by a large insurance company, was going to change Banele’s life forever. On this day, he was going to meet his adoptive mother, Fatima Desai, a single Mom of a teen son who was doing her MBA part-time at that time.

Two years later, Banele moved to the leafy suburbs of the Cape where he had been legally fostered. His adoption was registered in 2013.

Due to the HIV and FAS, Banele lives with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues,  His physical health requires that he receives specialized treatment from multiple medical experts. He attended a school for learners with special needs but a homeschooling environment was considered to be better for his development. Despite the limitations, he aspires to creating opportunities for his own personal growth.

• Category: Auto, Beauty, Business, Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Mommy, Sport, Tech, Travel, Wedding, Wellness
• Location: Cape Town
• Website: Banele Desai

muzi Ndziba

Blog celebrates and promotes black excellence from the Beauty and fashion space,. and other sectors. Since inception, I have profiled and interviewed several people from business leaders, public figures, fashion designers to models.

• Location: Johannesburg
• Website: iStyleblaq

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Kumari Govender

StyleSociety is a highly curated lifestyle brand guiding style conversations within the fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle verticals since 2010. As an all-female powered community, our mission is to encourage, empower, elevate and drive a culture of social responsibility powering positive change in the South African fashion sphere.

• Website: StyleSociety

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Tajideen Sumbo

Motoring and lifestyle blog, show casing some of South Africa’s unique rides. Step into PedalHappyTaj’s world to see the automotive scene.

• Location: Pretoria
• Website: PedalHappyTaj

Blessed Dlamini

Fashion and lifestyle blog

• Website: Blessed Dlamini

Love, Love, Create

Karen Kelly

The lovilee blog is an multi-award winning blog filled with wedding inspiration, DIY tutorials, printables, home decor ideas and pretty parties. We also offer a lifestyle section and provide profile and expert advice articles on a regular basis. The blog is the creative outlet of Karen Kelly (kaRi), wifey and mommy by day and creative blogger by night.

• Website: Lovilee

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Dilshad Parker

I write restaurant and travel reviews in the halaal space as well as family and cooking related content. Hungry for halaal is a site where you can find a directory of halaal restaurants, caterers and travel options in South Africa.

• Category: Food, Lifestyle, Mommy, Travel
• Website: Hungry for Halaal

Inspiration for Everyday Living

Fiona Rossiter

Inspired Living is an award-winning, South African Lifestyle Blog, created by Fiona Rossiter in 2010. Based in Cape Town, Fiona writes about food, restaurant reviews, wine reviews, travel, decor, DIY, fitness and healthy living.

• Category: Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
• Website: Inspired Living

Global Wellness Journeys

Marcus Griswold

Hot springs enthusiasts with a background in sustainable travel. We take you on journeys to hot springs, everything from backpack worth hikes to red carpet spas. Every hot spring has a mix of minerals that are key for our own health and wellness.

• Category: Travel, Wellness
• Location: Vallejo
• Website: Hot Spring Journeys

The Art of Travel

Rai Suliman

Founder of A Rai of Light, Rai left the safety of the corporate world behind and has been travelling the world for over 5 years in pursuit of adventure and destinations that are off the beaten track. He showcases his travels through words and photos and is on a mission to inspire others to see the world and live a life of inspiration too.

• Category: Creativity, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Tech, Travel, Wellness
• Website: A Rai of Light

Travel for Africa

Des Langkilde

Established in 2006, TourismTattler is a blog for News, Views, and Reviews about Travel in, to and out of Africa.

• Category: Auto, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Sport, Tech, Travel, Wellness
• Location: Durban
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Find your miracle.

Kavita Kooverjee

A space to be inspired with vlogs, inspirational images and affirmations. It is a platform to change your life by following simple techniques that have been proven to be helpful in many lives. This is a space to learn, share and be part of the Inspired community. The best way to start is by looking around you and noticing the miracles in your life.

• Category: Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
• Website: Finding Miracles

For the holiday you deserve

CometoCapeTown.com is an independent Cape Town travel portal based in the heart of the trendy Cape Town City Centre. We offer a one-stop approach to Cape Town holidays – the latest Cape Town travel tips, guides and inspiration on our blog. CTCT inspires with articles about the hottest events around Cape Town, to help the travellers know the score before you book their holidays.

• Category: Food, Lifestyle, Travel
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Zweli Thixo

The blog is all about updates and for the society that is currently going through a transformation of trying to balance technology and the reality.

• Website: Woke News With King Zwelithini

The Social Business Marketplace

We’re a South African startup and small business blog looking to help share knowledge on how to build a business in various industries and bring together community experts to share their expertise

• Website: nichemarket

Connecting People and Experiences

Jared Ruttenberg

JaredinCPT it the blog of travel writer, influencer and Cape Town based Tour Guide Jared. He has written for Morethanfood, Food24, GQ, Traveller24, CapeTownETC, and his +41k social media following leads him to partner with brands and PR companies highlighting Cape Town, South Africa and some international partners. His focus is on lifestyle-related content, including food, travel, fashion and Read More experiences in Cape Town and South Africa.

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https://inafricaandbeyond.com

In Africa and Beyond is a blog about travel, events and experiences focusing mainly on family-friendly places and activities. It aims to inspire others to travel and explore. I love showcasing my beautiful country and how family-friendly it is.

• Category: Travel
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A Travel Junkie

Chris Corbet

A Travel Junkie is aimed at perhaps somewhat more mature travel fanatics, mainly over 35’s and “baby boomers”, seeking to experience the sights, sounds, tastes and other delights of the world in a little more style and comfort. You won’t find much information on backpacker establishments or party venues, but rather a more upmarket range of experiences, establishments and travel products that would Read More appeal to a more “grown-up” traveller, most likely 35 and older.

• Location: Mossel Bay
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Travel, Food, lifestyle

Jacqui Cooks

The Jax Blog is Travel, Food, & Lifestyle blog established in January 2015. With over 15 years of International and Domestic experience in the Hospitality Industry, this thirty-something year old global gypsy, travel junkie & foodie, has taken a decidedly different step in the digital direction as a Social Media Addict, travel writer & iPhonographer in the making. This proudly South Read More African chick has an eclectic appetite for the unusual, with her insatiable curiosity & sense of adventure.

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Travel Writer. Beauty Seeker. Earth Advocate. A Proudly African and Conscious Traveller.

Dawn Bradnick Jorgensen

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• Category: Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Travel
• Website: Travel Opulent Box

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verushka Ramasami

Spicegoddess is a blog created by Verushka Ramasami , a lifestyle blogger based in the sunny city of Durban.Her blog is a reflection of all the things she loves which includes travel ,food, culture and all the other pretty things in between. Verushka shares her recipes that she creates in her own kitchen on the blog and each recipe has a fusion take on it.This Spice Goddess is indeed a Domestic Read More Goddess who loves sharing her world with the world.

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Food & Drink. Travel. Est 2005.

I’m a recent arrival to South Africa and want to challenge peoples’ biases and expectations of Jozi. I established my blog in Melbourne, Australia in 2005 . I’ve written about food and drink for the key daily newspapers in Australia, GQ and some of the glossy magazines. I’ve reviewed for the major guides and now march to the tune of my own drum. I’m fiercely independent in what I write and have Read More built a reputation for calling out influencers who are unethical and don’t disclose vested interests.

• Website: Tomato.

Raise your vibes

Gillian O’Shea

A reminder, a resource and a facilitator for self love, healing and wellness. Through my own life experiences, I now assist others to raise their vibrations and live a life that feels good.

• Location: Knysna
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10 of the best youtube travel channels on africa.

You’re bored at work, creativity has gone south and that meeting at 10:00 am this morning didn’t help either. What do you do? You watch a YouTube video. It could either be a joke that is circling around the office or a drunk man chasing an elephant  in the Kruger National Park . The good news is you could take that energy (read: company internet) and use it to plan your next travel expedition. To make things easier for you, here is a list of awesome Youtube travel channels that focus on Southern Africa .

1. South African Tourism

As a showcase for tourism in South Africa , the South African Tourism channel has been tailored to cover everything the country has to offer. The channel does not only focus on beautiful landscapes, wildlife and adventure but also captures events, art and the diverse cultures that colour the Rainbow Nation. From Zulu warriors in traditional attire to the beautiful Hole in the Wall in Coffee Bay, the South African Tourism channels brings it all to you Mzansi style! Actor and author Marilu Henner recently visited the country with South African Tourism. Here’s a video of her time in the country.

2. Africa Travel Channel

If you are looking for a place to stay in Africa, then  Africa Travel Channel is worth visiting. The channel is brimming with various African destinations, awesome safaris and great accommodation options. With in-depth looks into various holiday, property and investment options, this channel will make you fall in love with the continent. Here’s one of their most watched accommodation videos:  Wonderkloof Hydro & Spa Nelspruit South Africa

3. AfroFood TV

4. africa geographic.

Although not regularly updated, Africa Geographic channel has some awesome content. Backed by a lively travel magazine, the channel’s content varies from shark-cage diving in Gansbaai and expeditions in Okavango Delta to a lion attacking a vulture in a zebra carcass (watch below).

5. SANParks

One of the reasons people travel is so they could explore the wildlife of the country. The SANParks channel  encompasses everything related to South African wildlife. With videos ranging from anti-rhino poaching efforts in Kruger National Park to the majestic elephants at Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, this youtube channel is all-in-one digital safari. Here’s a video of a leopard chasing a cheetah at Kgalagadi shared by Kevin Taskes on the channel.

6. BBC Worldwide

If there’s one Youtube channel that zooms the lens on unexplored corners and interesting facts about life on this planet, it is BBC. From lions hunting in the African wilderness to eye-catching natural wonders, the BBC Worldwide   channel will open your eyes to all sorts of amazing destinations. Check out the Amazing! Bird sounds from the lyre bird video by Sir David Attenborough below (here’s an interview with Sir David Attenborough on Africa  if you have no clue who he is).

7. Baobab International

News, music and nature videos build the pro-Southern African travel channel Baobab International . With videos on conservation efforts, wildlife and travel from SADirect, this channel is a great place to learn about the latest travel news in the southermost tip of Africa. Check out the cool Travel to Swaziland video below.

8. Africatrip100 Channel

Athough we prefer to enoucrage actual travel than the desktop variety, Africatrip100 is a great place to learn about African cultures. If you’re planning to live amongst the Masai in Kenya or the Himba in Namibia, then Afritrip100 is your guidebook. Below is a feature video on African Native Tribe-Himba People  from the channel.

9. Rhino Africa Safaris

Rhino Africa Safaris are the go-to guys for tailored safaris in Southern and Eastern Africa. Their Youtube channel features the most spectacular destinations, awesome safaris and luxurious accomodation options south of the horn of Africa. With great content on adventures and wildlife, Rhino Africa Safaris will have you planning that long overdue holiday. Here’s a feature video on South Africa   from the channel.

10. Getaway Channel

Best for last? This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Getaway Channel . At the moment we’re featuring entries from our Project Getaway competition (see them on the  Project Getaway Playlist ), as well as all sorts of African travel and wildlife videos. If you like the Getaway Blog and Getaway magazine , you should definitely check it out!

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Top 10 Travel Instagram Influencers In South Africa In 2023

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Sharing my life adventure with you Lifestyle | Travel | Food | Plus+ Go to > www.fehmz.com JHB, ZA 🇿🇦 #southafrica @halaalgoodsmarket @fehmzmocktails

Most used hashtags: #fehmzsavoury, #cooking, #fehmzsweet, #fehmz

@millymashile

God Mom to @kamogelo.karollo & @kganya_mashile Twin to @innosadiki MC Tv Presenter Content Creator Actor Travel Degree&Honours YouTuber

Most used hashtags: #style, #fashion, #photoshoot, #beauty

@chubby_oddly

Style • Travel • African Aesthetics . London • Lagos

Most used hashtags: #theblacktravelclub, #ankaraaddict, #blacktravelfeed, #ankarastylesafrica

@themarriedwanderers

South African #TravelCouple ☼ Join our pursuit to wander ☽ and find unique couple destinations ☞︎ [email protected] _ Our travel features ☟︎

Most used hashtags: #safari, #krugernationalpark, #secondtrimester, #couplegoals

@michelle_vanessaa_

Miami🏝TV Host🎤Food & Travel Critic🍴✈️ Nicaraguan 🇳🇮 German 🇩🇪 African American 🇺🇸Meme Addict 😆 Dog Lover 🐾 Old Fashion with a Modern Twist

Most used hashtags: #miami, #heels, #travel, #wanderlust

@ashley_rothman

✈️ travel addict 🌱 adventure lover 🍉 health + fitness enthusiast I want to make memories all over the world 🌍

Most used hashtags: #peaches, #happysunday, #hellosummer, #summer2020

@karlobaker

🔥Chat @ CAMEO👇 📕 Men's Lifestyle, Fashion & Travel Blog 💻 Entrepreneur|PublicSpeaker|Advocate 🗣 Face of #Nero in #devilmaycry5 ✝️ Christian 📍Cape Town

Most used hashtags: #truewisdom, #behindthescenes, #nofilter, #pain

@caitlindeville

🎻 Electric Violinist 🎻 Turisas ✈️ World Traveler 🇿🇲 Proudly Zambian 🎧 Check out my DJ/Violin act @deville_live 🇿🇦 Cape Town based

Most used hashtags: #electricviolin, #caitlindeville, #zambia, #capeofgoodhope

@tailsofamermaid

🤓 Influencer Relations Director 🇿🇦 South African 📷 Travel Blogger & Photographer 🏠 Cape Town/Nairobi 👩🏼‍💻Travel inspo & more:

Most used hashtags: #nyatisafarilodge, #safari, #capetown, #capeviewclifton

@claudiaboyo

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Most used hashtags: #skydiving

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Top 18 Most Influential Bloggers In South Africa

Blogging is a fast-growing industry in South Africa – over a hundred and fifty bloggers across the country are proof of this.

Creating a popular blog can also be a great way to  make money online in South Africa , through brand deals, affiliates or other online advertising.

Thanks to readers’ demands, SA bloggers are becoming largely influential as they create relevant, informative, and entertaining content to the delight of their followers.

These bloggers cover lifestyle, travel, food, and what have you. For that refreshing and exciting content you may be searching for, here is a list of the 18 most influential bloggers in SA.

Lifestyle Bloggers

Kathryn rossiter, becoming you.

Kathryn’s blog targets the modern woman as she presents her content in the most informative and inspiring way. 

2. Lovilee Lifestyle Blog

This is a South African wedding, lifestyle, and party inspiration blog. Here, there’s all you want – from party inspirations, home decor ideas, DIY trends, and free printables. 

3. Chereen Strydom, For the Beauty of it 

Starting in 2011, Chereen has built a reputation for herself as one of the topmost influential South African Lifestyle Bloggers. Being a mother herself, Chereen personalizes her content to appeal to South African mothers searching for useful tips concerning must-have beauty products. There is also content that caters to the tips regarding a young baby’s health. It’ll also interest you to know that Chereen touches on other topics bordering on wellness, creativity, travel, and motherhood. Check out her blog here forthebeautyofit.co.za

4. Sheri Greenway, SA Fashion Girl

Interested in content that inspires you to feel more comfortable in your authentic self? Then Sheri Greenway is the blogger that takes you through that journey. Based in Cape Town, she is an astute beauty ambassador and lifestyle blogger. As you explore her blog, you’ll find a wide range of new beauty trends, products, and looks that she has tried her hands on. This will in turn enhance your personal confidence in trying out new things as well. You’ll also find the latest exclusive beauty creativity ideas and hot new trends and product releases for your satisfaction on her blog named ‘SA Fashion Girl’. There are also topics on fashion and travel that you’ll find interesting.

5. Meg Sproat, Boring Cape Town Chick

Don’t take the name for it. Meg has a lot on her blog that will catch your attention – from food, travel, events, activities – you are in for a treat.

6. Fiona Rossiter, Inspired Living

Get your fill of Fiona’s content which covers niches such as food, wine, travel, accommodation, decor, beauty. Whatever your location, age or gender is, Fiona has something for you. 

Travel Bloggers

7. kate els, indikate.

Kate is known for satisfying her readers with travel ideas, tips, and inspiring stories on her blog. On her blog, you’ll also find features on food and wine experiences. This is in addition to other activities and topics relating to South Africa and abroad.

8. Jared Ruttenberg , Jaredincpt

There is no list of Cape Town’s most influential bloggers that is complete without Jared’s name on it. Find yourself engaged with Jared’s content on jaredincpt.com where you will experience the young journalist, tour guide, and content creator. He takes his time to offer you quality and rich content on travel, lifestyle, and spirituality. You’ll also find Cape Town and South African related topics on which he shares his opinions. With his personalized approach and adventurous spirit, Jared’s unique style sets him apart from the rest.

9. Natalie Ross , Tails of a Mermaid

Natalie runs multiple award-winning blogs where she shares her travel and food experiences mostly in South Africa but also abroad. Visit tailsofamermaid.com to see why Natalie is a reader’s favorite.

10. Ceeces Travel Blog

A kwazulu natal travel blogger, cee has earned her spot on this list. she is the founder of ceeces travel blog which has also bagged a few awards. get great travel insight as cee takes you through reviews among other topics and trends on travel and lifestyle. you’ll also find insightful traveling tips written vividly and interestingly., 11. lydia afonso, greenlydia.

Lydia is also known as The Average Traveller. Get on her blog www.greenlydia.co.za to see what this Cape Town native turned Joburger offers you regarding travel, food, wine, craft beer, local history, and stories.

12. Anton Crone, Safarious

Formerly known as Bright Continent, Anton Crone runs the African travel magazine and community travel blog named Safarious. Looking for relevant content on wilderness travel? Safarious has you covered with articles that fill your curiosity. Anton does not just stop at sharing amazing travel tips and guides, he also takes his followers and readers on the journey of his personal experiences and incredible discoveries throughout Africa. Find his travel adventures at safarious.com

Food Bloggers

13. sam linsell, drizzle & dip.

Having bagged multiple awards, Drizzle & Dip is basically a food, recipe, and travel blog. A professional food stylist, recipe developer, and food photographer, Sam will hardly disappoint her community of readers.

14. Ilse van der Merwe, The Food Fox

Ilse van der Merwe’s passion for food, cooking, and dining fetched her the 2014 Fairlady Best Food Blogger award. Visit her blog at foodfox.com to learn new breathtaking recipes and dishes.

15. Sarah Graham

Sarah’s awesome recipes on her blog at Sarahgraham.co.za is certain to please foodies and chefs alike. She combines them with healthy eating guidelines, meal plans, shopping and prep lists, and lots more. There is also great content for those looking to start a healthy food journey. 

16. Amilinda Wilkinson, The Little Hedonist

Amilinda makes The Little Hedonist a wonderful place for visitors searching for great food content. There is nothing you may want that you won’t find – from sumptuous food, wine, events, experiences, reviews, to recipes and wonderful culinary discoveries.

17. Melissa Delport, The Truffle Journal

Cape Town-based photographer Melissa Delport runs The Truffle Journal. And she leaves no stones unturned in catering to the needs of her visitors and readers. Follow her blog and you’ll be in for great food content. With her passion for baking, Melissa takes on the food niche offering interesting reviews, gorgeous photography, culinary inspirations, and beautifully styled recipes. And what’s more: there’s no featured recipe on the blog that Melissa has not tried herself.

18. Alida Ryder, Simply Delicious

Alida Ryder runs the well-known Simply Delicious blog that offers amazing and insightful food content. Alisa’s passion for food blogging has taken her to the well-deserved status of a very influential blogger in the food niche. She shares awesome simple recipes for everyday cooking without compromising on taste and quality. Alida’s influence cannot be underrated.

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15 african travel bloggers that will inspire you to travel.

It’s a fact that traveling in Africa is difficult and expensive. It’s also a fact that traveling outside the African continent with most African passports is an extreme sport because of our “weak” passports. However, these facts have not deterred Africans from traveling and now more than ever, many Africans are traveling both within and outside the continent. This post lists my all-time African travelers from different parts of the continent. These travelers may have different niches and ways of traveling but in one way or another have fueled my passion for adventure.

However, before I list them, I'd like to give a special shout-out to Leo of a Kenyan backpacker for doing a round-up of Top 10 Kenyan travel bloggers. If you are Kenyan, you should check out this post that lists Kenyan travel bloggers doing the damn thing in the travel industry.

Catch up: My Top 10 Kenyan travelers and Travel Blogs

In no particular order, here are other travel bloggers in Africa that you may want to add to Leo's list:

1. Linda Matama

Okay, Linda Matama is not a travel blogger but she is my personal fave and I had to include her because she inspires so many people. Linda Matama's travel experiences will blow your mind. Her Instagram feed is full of incredible shots of her adrenaline antics. She has skydived more than once, dangled off a tall tower in Macau, seen the Northern lights in Iceland, swam with sharks at the Bahamas and a whole lot more.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by When in Roam 🇰🇪 (@lindamatama) on Apr 9, 2018 at 1:11pm PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by When in Roam 🇰🇪 (@lindamatama) on May 11, 2016 at 12:43pm PDT

2. Katchie Nzama of Travel With Katchie

Katchie is the brains behind #breakingborders and #Africathroughbeer which goes to shows her deep love for the African continent. True to her words, she has broken borders by traveling to countries in Africa most of us would be unable to point on a map.

In 2017, she spent six months traveling from the Northernmost part of Africa in Tunisia all the way to the Southernmost part of Africa. In total, she has been to 35 African countries, and from the look of things, this trailblazer is not stopping anytime soon.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Katchie Nzama (@thesolowandera) on Jan 14, 2018 at 3:13am PST

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Katchie Nzama (@thesolowandera) on Dec 6, 2017 at 9:52am PST

3. Lee Litumbe of Spirited Pursuit

Lee is a travel influencer. Her photography will have you packing your bags to visit any African destination she has been blessed to capture. She quit her job in Finance to become a full time solo traveller within Africa. She believes Africans need more Africans to share the African experience and this is what she has been doing by creating content that inspire travel within the African continent.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lee Litumbe 🇨🇲🇺🇸 (@spiritedpursuit) on Sep 24, 2018 at 9:16am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lee Litumbe 🇨🇲🇺🇸 (@spiritedpursuit) on Jul 22, 2018 at 2:13pm PDT

4. Wamuyu & Dos of Throttle Adventures Kenya

Wamuyu and Dos sold their belongings, quit their jobs and began a world tour in July 2018. The adventurous couple is currently on a three-year world tour on their motorcycles! Every time I think about all they will have to go through when applying for some visas gives me a headache, but this couple is not perturbed. Last I checked they were in Southern Africa and I reckon their world tour will inspire you to travel.

  View this post on Instagram   Namib desert 🌵. One of the most beautiful places we have experienced. #travel #namibia #adventuretime #nature #bikelife #bmwf700gs #coupleswhotravel A post shared by Throttle Adventures (@throttleadventures.ke) on Sep 16, 2018 at 3:54am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Throttle Adventures (@throttleadventures.ke) on Aug 31, 2018 at 10:06am PDT

5. Amarachi Ekekwe of Travel with a Pen

I discovered Amarachi’s blog, travel with a pen when I was planning a trip to West Africa. Travel with a pen is your go-to site for a detailed experience of Nigeria and some West African countries.

Amarachi is a fantastic writer, and she narrates both the up and downs of traveling in Africa. Her best experiences have been paragliding off the table mountain in South Africa and going on a hot air balloon ride at the Serengeti.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Amarachi Ekekwe (@amarachiekekwe) on Jan 6, 2018 at 12:28pm PST

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Amarachi Ekekwe (@amarachiekekwe) on Apr 28, 2018 at 11:28pm PDT

6.Oluwakemi Loriade of Lorikemi.com

Oluwakemi is another traveler that has been to more than 20 African  countries and is focused on visiting all recognized and independent countries in Africa. Her blog has some solid career advice. She hopes to visit 54 countries before the age of 54 hence the #54before54. I believe she will travel to all 54 states in Africa way before she hits 54!

7.  Ann Wanjiku of Yogieonthemove

Ann Wanjiku is a yoga teacher and travel blogger that went from no passport in 2015 to 19 countries in 2018. If that does not inspire you to travel, then I don’t know what will. She has gone backpacking in India for months, traveled from South Africa to Kenya through a couple of African countries by road and hopscotched Europe all on an African passport.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by wanjiku (@yogieonthemove) on May 23, 2018 at 6:49am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by wanjiku (@yogieonthemove) on Feb 11, 2018 at 9:09pm PST

8. Funmi of FunmiOyatogun.com

Funmi is  one of the most adventurous travellers I know. She is also the brains behind the fun maps that you might have seen going viral on twitter.

She is also an entrepreneur and runs TVP Adventures . Funmi has demystified travel in Nigeria and other African countries under #mybudgetAfrica through her twitter threads that always go viral. If you are not following her on twitter, you are missing out because she shares weekly travel gems.

She loves nature and hiking which is why she recently conquered Mount Kenya and went gorilla trekking in Rwanda and. She is currently preparing to hike Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Funmi Oyatogun (@funmioyatogun) on May 20, 2018 at 11:28am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Funmi Oyatogun (@funmioyatogun) on Sep 3, 2018 at 11:17pm PDT

9. Neema Jodie of the Bongolese.com

Neema is a kick-ass travel and documentary photographer. She knows how to capture the emotions of her subjects. She describes herself as the African visual storyteller, and I agree. Her work is impeccable!

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Neema-Jodie (@thebongolese) on Sep 22, 2018 at 2:39am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Neema-Jodie (@thebongolese) on Nov 10, 2017 at 7:32am PST

10. The Kenyan Camper

This Kenyan started traveling way before people started stunting for Instagram and Facebook. This is when you know his passion for travel is deep-seated. His blog has a wealth of information and captivating pictures that will inspire you to travel to Kenya.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Kenyan Camper (@thekenyancamper) on Mar 19, 2018 at 12:10pm PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Kenyan Camper (@thekenyancamper) on Apr 3, 2017 at 11:45am PDT

11. Farirai Sanyika of Gophari.com

Fari is a certified travel specialist that runs Gophari.com . Looking at her blog and well-curated Instagram page, you won't believe she spends her days in overalls and hard hats working as a chemical engineer! She is the ultimate work-life balance goals. Want to find out how she does it? Head over to her blog!

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Travel Blogger | Fari Sanyika (@gophari) on Aug 10, 2018 at 6:52am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Travel Blogger | Fari Sanyika (@gophari) on Feb 24, 2017 at 12:03am PST

12. Bonita of Bonita on Safari

Bonita is an award winning travel writer. She is also a fantastic photographer that advocates for solo travel. Bonita is always on the road. One minute you are talking to her the next minute she has flown to Maasai Mara and back. Her tales are authentic as she dives into the culture of the places that she visits. She also reviews luxury hotels so be sure to check out her blog for fantastic hotel deals. It goes without saying, her blog is a wealth of information and she inspires a lot of us to travel.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bonita (@bonitaonsafari) on Jan 21, 2018 at 11:21am PST

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bonita (@bonitaonsafari) on Jun 11, 2018 at 10:44am PDT

13. Rita of A Kenyan Nomad

Rita is the brains behind a Kenyan Nomad . She has been blogging for a few years now and you can bet you will find gems on her blog. Last I checked Rita was living her best life in Senegal. Check out her blog as she highlights festivals in Africa, destinations and hotels!

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Gacheri | Travel Journal (@akenyannomad) on Jun 28, 2018 at 5:47am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Gacheri | Travel Journal (@akenyannomad) on Nov 3, 2016 at 6:52am PDT

14. Margaret Of The Ajala Bug

I discovered the Ajala Bug through another travel blogger and I'm glad I did because is changing the African narrative by highlighting Africa's beauty.

Check her blog out if you plan to travel to West Africa especially Nigeria.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Margaret (@theajalabug) on Nov 28, 2017 at 11:07pm PST

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Margaret (@theajalabug) on Mar 20, 2018 at 11:34am PDT

15. Karen Kana of Chocolaty Prints

Lastly but not least is Karen Kana. She is an African blogger that focuses on her two homes Rwanda and Uganda. She has an adventurous soul as you will see her bungee jumping and white water rafting on the Nile. Her Instagram feed highlights the green that is Uganda and Rwanda. Trust to be exposed to a side of these countries you have never seen.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Karen🦋 (@chocolaty_prints) on Apr 1, 2018 at 8:45am PDT

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Karen🦋 (@chocolaty_prints) on Feb 14, 2018 at 2:40am PST

And, if you are reading my blog for the first time-be sure to fall in love with JustRioba too! (A Shameless plug)

On my blog, you can expect my personal travel experiences as well as travel guides to African destinations. I have also been featured on BBC, Forbidden Magic and contributed to Visiter L'Afrique.

So, what do you think the list of my favorite African travel bloggers?

Did I forget to mention your favourite African travel blogger?

Let me know.

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All these Queens!!!! I'm in awe!!!! You're on the top of this list inspiring us 👑❤

Thank you. You're so sweet!

thekenyancamper

Hi, someone sent me the link to your article and just wanted to say thank you for the feature. You're right, I have been on the travel scene for a minute and its so great seeing so many guys like you and the others on this list come up and inspire so many with your great content. Keep up the good work. P.S: Also quite proud to be the only solo male mentioned 🙂

The feature was well deserved. Your blog posts are detailed and inspiring. Thank you.

Wow! I am definitely inspired by this list of travel bloggers to get my next air ticket. Love your blog too!

I know right? I get inspired by travelers from different parts of the world. Thank you Eva

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A new nature reserve, the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve (NDNR), is a project that aims to ... [+] protect and promote this unique environment for future generations.

Located in South Africa, the Drakensberg Mountains (which is derived from the word 'Dragon Mountains' in Afrikaans) are the highest mountains in the country and can reach as high as over 11,000 feet. This amazing mountain range is one of the most beautiful spots in the country and it’s acclaimed for its jaw-dropping landscape, abundant wildlife and stellar hiking opportunities. Not only is the Drakensberg a striking natural marvel, but it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site, famed for its singular landscape and fascinating cultural history, including rare ancient rock art.

Recently, this area has gained some well-deserved attention thanks to the establishment of a new nature reserve, the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve (NDNR), a project that resulted from decades-long efforts to protect and promote this one-of-a-kind environment for all.

Preserving a Natural Wonder

The NDNR is a collaborative effort between numerous private landowners, conservation organizations like WWF South Africa, and local authorities. Their goal was to preserve the wide array of flora and fauna that can be found in the region, including several endangered species like the bearded vulture and the eland, Africa's largest antelope. The reserve aims to create a sanctuary where wildlife can thrive without the pressures of human encroachment and environmental degradation. The NDNR's grasslands, which are among the most threatened habitats in the country, are an essential water catchment area and act as carbon sinks.

The NDNR also has significant cultural value, with numerous ancient rock art sites scattered ... [+] throughout the area. Some of these sites date back over 3,000 years, providing an unparalleled opportunity to study the lives and culture of the region's early inhabitants.

Community and Conservation

One of the key features of the NDNR is its commitment to getting local communities involved in the conservation efforts. The reserve provides opportunities for residents to engage in eco-friendly tourism and sustainable practices, ensuring that the economic benefits of tourism are shared with the community. This approach helps to nurture a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the environment.

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The NDNR also has significant cultural value, thanks to its many ancient sites containing rare rock art that are peppered throughout the area. Some of these sites date back over 3,000 years, providing an unparalleled opportunity to study the lives and culture of the region's early inhabitants.

A Model for Sustainable Development

The NDNR offers a variety of eco-tourism activities, from guided hikes (including some of the most stunning walks available in the country) and bird watching, to educational tours that highlight the region's natural and cultural wonders. The reserve's management is dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism practices that reduce environmental impact while increasing benefits for visitors and local communities alike.

Looking Ahead

The establishment of the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve marks a significant milestone in South Africa's conservation efforts. It epitomizes how environmental preservation can be initiated through a mix of community involvement and sustainable development.

“A nature reserve of this collective size contributes to South Africa’s protected area expansion network and, in this beautiful corner of our country with incredible biodiversity value, makes us even more inspired to see the level of shared conservation ambition and commitment,” said Thembanani Nsibande, Grasslands Manager for WWF South Africa, commented : “At WWF, we are committed to support protected area expansion initiatives within this region working with our partners such as Conservation Outcomes and willing landowners. As a result, another initiative to secure communal land within this area is currently underway through a partnership between WWF and WildTrust and other partners…”

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Surreal Snowfall in South Africa See Lions, Zebras and Rhinos Navigating the Strange Weather Phenomenon

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An African safari is thrilling enough, but to see animals like zebra, giraffe, and elephants roaming around in snow, is magical. Believe it or not, in a place where you'd least expect, it snowed in South Africa. The main region to receive the most snow was the Touws River and Western cape, a region housing the Aquila Private Game Reserve. It was an extraordinary sight to see the resident animals navigate the unusual weather phenomenon.

Unusual Snowfall in the Western Cape

In a rare weather even on 8 th July 2024, the Western Cape experienced significant snowfall, covering regions such as Ceres, Worcester, Montagu, and Matroosberg with a white blanket. This unusual phenomenon brought a unique charm to the landscape. The snow turned the Aquila Private Game Reserve into a winter wonderland, much to the delight of tourists.

A One in a Million Scene

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Images and videos shared to social media captured a glimpse of Aquila's wildlife – rhinos, elephants, lions, and zebra, navigating the snowfall. It was almost surreal, had Mother Nature got it wrong? No complaints though, after all it was a one in a million event.

The Aquila Safari Experience

Aquila Private Game Reserve, situated in Touws River, Western Cape, is a renowned destination for experiencing the Big 5 safari. Located just two hours from Cape Town, it offers a unique blend of wildlife adventure and luxury.

Wildlife Navigating the Snow

The wildlife at Aquila, including rhinos, elephants, lions, and zebras, were seen navigating the snow-covered terrain. As expected, there was a flurry of cameras capturing the amazing sight leading to several reels appearing on social media.

The Animals Adapted Willingly

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People were astonished, not just at the snow, but how cool the animals appeared to be.  Unusual weather usually makes animals uneasy, but they seemed as delighted as the humans with the snow. Several videos showcased how the animals seemed perfectly at ease, one must admire their resilience and adaptability.

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One particularly captivating video showed two southern white rhinos trotting along the snow-covered landscape, offering a unique and surreal experience for onlookers. It looked straight out of a scene from Ice Age.

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In another clip, a pride of lions, a dazzle of zebra and a lone giraffe is seen navigating the icy conditions. It was  very peculiar seeing lions in snow, making the experience a breathtaking and rare one.

Conservation Efforts During Extreme Weather

Aquila's team of game rangers, conservation specialists, anti-poaching units, and wildlife veterinarians closely monitored the animals to ensure their safety and well-being during the cold snap.

The Temporary Nature of the Snow

While the snow created a magical scene, it was short-lived. As the sun set, the snow began to melt, bringing an end to this brief winter wonderland at Aquila. Only the surrounding mountain tops could be seen with a cap of white.

Aquila's Commitment to Wildlife Care

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Throughout this weather event, Aquila Private Game Reserve maintained its commitment to animal care and conservation, ensuring that the wildlife was protected and healthy despite the unusual conditions. The game reserve monitors their wildlife and closely always watched over the animals.

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Snow After a Decade

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Olympics 2024 opening ceremony LIVE: Celine Dion performs as Games declared open and heavy rain hits Paris

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The Olympics have been officially opened, with Celine Dion ending a spectacular, rain-soaked opening ceremony on the River Seine in Paris.

Thousands lined the banks in the French capital to watch an unprecedented, unique event to begin Paris 2024 ahead of the first medal events tomorrow. Organisers abandoned the traditional stadium format to instead showcase the sights and sounds of the city, with athletes paraded along the waterway in an impressive display - even if the Olympic flag appeared to be hoisted upside down .

Heavy rain fell on a wet evening after a day of travel chaos in Paris that saw thousands of visitors delayed . The country’s rail operator said that arson attacks on key rail lines into the French capital had “sabotaged” the network, leading to disruption across the country .

But the deluge and disruption did not dampen sprits in the city, as President Macron declared the Olympics officially underway underneath the Eiffel Tower following appearances from Lady Gaga, Zinedine Zidane and the returning Dion, who performed before the Olympic cauldron, suspended on a hot-air balloon, was lit.

Follow all the reaction from the Olympic opening ceremony in our live blog below, as well as the latest updates and news ahead of Paris 2024

Eurostar services disrupted by vandalism

High-speed trains around France were hit by several “malicious acts” Friday that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, according to the national rail company SNCF.

Travel to and from London beneath the English Channel, to neighboring Belgium, and across the west, north and east of France were affected by what SNCF called a series of coordinated overnight incidents.

Government officials denounced the incidents hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which are happening around France, though there was no immediate sign of a link to the Games.

National police said authorities are investigating what happened. French media reported a big fire on a busy western route.

Around 250,000 train passengers affected by ‘deliberate attack’

Some 250,000 passengers have been affected by the “massive and coordinated attack”, according to Valérie Pécresse, head of the Paris regional council.

She confirmed that all four main TGV lines leaving Paris were targeted. “I am very grateful to the SNCF staff on the South-East line who managed to put the arsonists on the run”, she said.

Transport minister Patrice Vergriete said: “All the evidence we have suggests this was deliberate.”

“The simultaneous timings, the vans found with people who fled, particularly on the south-east side, the incendiary agents found on site,” he told BFMTV.

The SNCF said for the entire weekend, “we estimate that around 800,000 passengers will be affected”.

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All Eurostar trains to Gare du Nord disrupted

All Eurostar trains departing from and arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris have also been affected by this “massive attack”.

They are currently showing an hour’s delay on the company’s website.

SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Faranadou said the company would deploy a wide range of resources to support passengers and resolve any disruption as quickly as possible.

Five incidents of damage to train network

Five incidents of damage or attempted damage to the SNCF network took place between 1am and 5.30am, targeting electrical or signalling boxes, according to France Info, citing sources “close to the matter”.

Regarding delays and cancellations, transport minister Patrick Vergriete said that “one train in two to the east and north” is currently running and “one TGV in four to Bordeaux”.

“On the TGV Atlantique, the TGV Nord and the TGV Est, the arson attacks have had a direct impact on the high-speed lines. The TGVs have to take conventional lines, which means delays and cancellations,” he said.

Railway attacks are ‘outrageous criminal act’, transport minister says

A “massive attack” against France’s high-speed TGV rail network was an “outrageous criminal act”, transport minister Patrice Vergriete said on Friday, hours ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

There would be “very serious consequences” for rail traffic throughout the weekend with connections towards northern, eastern and northwestern France halved, Mr Vergriete added.

‘Shame on the vandals’, former tourism minister says

France’s former tourism minister, Olivia Gregoire, has said those responsible for the attacks should be ashamed of themselves.

In a statement on X, she wrote: “Shame on the vandals who are preventing many families from going on holiday, just a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

Eurostar advises passengers postpone travel to France

Eurostar asked passengers to postpone their travel where possible on Friday after its rail services between London and Paris were disrupted by acts of vandalism in France.

“We encourage our customers to postpone their trip if possible,” the rail operator said in a statement.

Earlier it said “coordinated malicious acts in France” had caused several cancellations and services coming into and out of Paris were having to use slower routes.

Pictured: Police officers patrol inside the Gare du Nord train station

Intelligence services 'mobilised', French PM says

France’s intelligence services and law enforcement agencies have been mobilised following arson attacks on railway lines, France’s prime minister has said.

Gabriel Attal said officers had been asked to “find and punish the perpetrators of these criminal acts”.

He described the consequences for the rail network as “massive and serious”.

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