Agritourism

Brian Berkman says a luxury icebreaker expedition offers South Africans an extraordinary alternative to their traditional June holidays.

At Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, Brian Berkman found the deeply comfortable beds and arresting art collection competing for his attention.

Riaan Hattingh explores a gem of a private game reserve getaway in Limpopo offering hot tubs, history tours, hiking, horse riding, game drives, swimming, birdwatching, and star shows for the whole family.

Brian Berkman suggests you clear your diary to spend more time in November in the beautiful Eikestad.

Escape the daily stresses of life in this peaceful environment embedded in nature, where hiking trails, a picnic spot on the hill and much more are available to guests.

Brian Berkman escapes into the lush green oasis that’s only moments from the city.

Brian Berkman has a blissful, peaceful weekend away in one of the Cape’s most loved hotels, with its mix of the historic and contemporary, inside and outside attractions.

Returning to Asara after more than 20 years, Brian Berkman found it as delightful as ever. The estate has evolved beautifully over time, with attention to detail in all the right places, to offer a luxurious, serene escape.

On the outskirts of Milnerton, Cape Town, where the Atlantic Ocean stretches towards the horizon and Table Mountain rises majestically in the distance, lies Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, an affordable beachfront escape offering direct beach access and world-class comfort.

This great venue is within easy reach of Gauteng for weddings, conferences, functions, parties and more, and is backed by a couple with years of experience.

Like the ancient gnarly Milkwood forests at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, just beyond Hermanus, so this Western Cape gem has slowly blossomed into South Africa's most compelling eco-luxury destination in the decade since Farmer's Weekly's last visit.

Brian Berkman recommends a sensory symphony of fine hospitality, sound, and tradition.

Brian Berkman says Africa's greenest hotel shows how eco-conscious stays can also offer excellent value. Voted by the Green Building Council South Africa as Africa's greenest hotel, Hotel Verde in Cape Town, Western Cape, recycles more than 90% of its waste. And in June this year, it was named Africa's Leading Green Hotel in the World Travel Awards.

Brian Berkman visited the Accor Hotel Group’s first Pullman-branded hotel in South Africa, formerly a Radisson Blu, and found that subtle changes enhanced the guest experience.

Why settle for The Grand Budapest Hotel when you can stay at The Trade Boutique Hotel instead? Brian Berkman discovers a delightful hotel in the Cape Town CBD inspired by the set of the classic film.

Just an hour from Joburg, urbanites can swap the bustle for the bush, enjoying game drives and outdoor activities at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge, while staying in the Cradle of Humankind.

A tour to the abandoned Old Whaling Station, now a world heritage site, brought up memories of a regrettable bygone industry.

Travel writer Brian Berkman discovers why the pristine Kogelberg Nature Reserve, east of Cape Town, offers the perfect off-the-grid escape for botanical lovers in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

You don’t have to be a full-on British royalist to enjoy Betty’s Boutique Hotel in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, writes Brian Berkman. There’s a mix of good hospitality and service on offer at this establishment.

Set in the Munywana Conservancy in the Zululand region of northern KwaZulu-Natal, &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is renowned for exceptional safari experiences and fascinating wildlife.