Outdoor getaways

Accommodation with a nature setting, from forests and mountains to rivers and lakes.

Quiet places to stay for a slower getaway, where mornings start with birdsong instead of notifications.

From a country hotel near Kruger to self-catering villas and a forest hotel above Pilgrim’s Rest.

Tips for a Drakensberg road trip, from what to plan around to where to base yourself along the way.

Spring in South Africa is peak hiking season. Here are six properties worth planning a trip around before the December rush kicks in.