9 Underrated travel content creators to follow for travel recommendations

Whether you're planning a local getaway or looking for an experience outside South Africa, travel tips and recommendations are just a scroll away. South Africa is the hotspot to some amazing travel experiences, and by keeping up with some local travel and lifestyle creators, you might just find the perfect experience for yourself - hidden gems, luxe lodges, road trip routes, and budget-friendly escapes. From travel tips to recommendations, these travel creators know the best spots, offering authentic recommendations that go beyond the saturated tourist paths.

It's no secret South Africa's provinces are their own vacay destinations. From nature escapes in Durban to road trip destinations in Upington, there's no shortage of new places to discover. What makes familiarising yourself with local travel creators is how they highlight iconic spots, underrated destinations hiding right under your nose, while giving honest tips, recommendations, and reviews. Travel creators share both luxury and affordable experiences. You don't need a cross-country trip to explore new adventures - sometimes a short drive is all it takes.

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If you’ve been daydreaming about a getaway or debating whether that buzz-worthy restaurant is really worth the hype — and Google just isn’t cutting it — these travel creators have you covered. From Cape Town to Jozi, here are South African creators you can follow for some travel tips and recommendations.

@azzcpt

@azzcpt Pt2 Things to in Cape Town #uazola #thingstodoincapetown #capetownplug #fypシ゚viral #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica #travelcapetown #visitingcapetown #goodfood #goodvibe #vibes #capetowntravel #twooceansaquarium #bottomlessmimosa #sgtpepers #capewheel #kalkbay #ad ♬ Find Your Way Back x Couldve Been - noxz

@utehermanus

@utehermanus FREE things to do in Cape Town this week. Which one are you doing ? #capetownsouthafrica #capetownsouthafrica🇿🇦 #thingstodoincapetown #freeactivities #freethingstodo #lovecapetown #capetownlife #uteunlocks #utehermanus ♬ original sound - ⚢

@danistraveledit

@danistraveledit All affordable for someone on a budget! #hiddengems #hiddengemscapetown #hiddencapetown #placestovisit ♬ original sound - Goldenfilmz🎞🌼

@travinity.travels

@travinity.travels Places to visit on Pietermaritzburg 🇿🇦 #pietermaritzburg #kzn #kzntourism #southafrica #traveltiktok #howickfalls #southafricatiktok ♬ original sound - ColdAudios

@lifewithphiwe

@lifewithpiwe Heres a cute and affordable date idea in Johannesburg: Canoeing at Zoo Lake for only R20 per adult and R15 for kids! 🛶🚣🏾‍♀️ #thingstodo #thingstodoinjoburg #thingstodoinjohannesburg #thingstodoinjoburgwithkids #thingstodoforfun #coupledateideas #dateideas #satiktok #satiktok🇿🇦 #tiktoksa #tiktoksouthafrica #zoolake #zoolakejohannesburg ♬ Fela - Caiiro

@ilovenelz

@ilovenelz Part 2 watch till the end for a surprise 😃 save post for hidden gems of Upington! Wine tasting @orangerivercellars R60 p/person Sunset cruise at Sakkie de Arkie R150 p/adult We began our journey at the scenic Red Ox Restaurant, taking in the breathtaking views. Next, we headed to Kakamas, making a delightful stop at Pink Padstal for refreshments and souvenirs. Khamkirri Lodge was an absolute highlight - an adventure-filled haven that I highly recommend! Last but not least, we marveled at the majestic Augrabies Falls in Augrabies National Park. Stay tuned for the final installment of my Upington adventure! @Sho't Left #ilovenelz #southafrica #Upington #GimmeSummerShotLeft #southafrica #TravelWiseMzansi #ItsMySouthAfrica #ExperienceNorthernCape #africa #desert #vlog #travel #vlog #waterfall #winetasting #sunset #sunsets #northerncape ♬ original sound - Nelly•Travel & Life

@lifewithntosh

@lifewithntosh This is Zimbali Lodge! #travel #durban #vacationideas #southafrica ♬ original sound - Lifewithntosh

@gopharitravels

@gopharitravels Replying to @mangwekazi_bee The most romantic swimming pool 🥰Travel South Africa to discover unique destinations like this for romantic getaways. #gophari #eastertravel #traveltok #tiktoktravel #travel #celebrateeaster #romanticdestinations #femalesolotravel #solotravelafrica #travelafrica #africatravel #southafricatravel #travelsouthafrica #limpopotravel #mapungubwenationalpark ♬ original sound - LLOYISO