SA Express is making good news. SA Express gets back on track SA-express airline resumed its Cape Town flights to Bloemfontein and Walvis Bay on January 12 and 13, saying this showed the significant progress SA Express had made in terms of the implementation of its new business strategies. “Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, we have adopted a new pragmatic model in the way we select our routes, so that, in the end, we only relaunch those routes [...]
Last Minute Special – Limited availability Hamiltons Tented Camp – Kruger National Park Special rate for Hamiltons Tented Camp is located within the private 10 000-hectare concession of Mluwati in the western region of the Kruger National Park, bordering the northern Sabi Sands and Manyeleti Game Reserves. Highlights Butlers on call Six luxury private tents on raised teak decks Set on the banks of the Nwaswitsontso River Separate bath and outside shower Located within the iconic Kruger National Park Children under the age of eight not permitted 19th century nostalgic decor Start Accommodation Destination Basis Duration Day [...]
Nkukuleko Shelembe, known as NK – Soweto Tour Guide NK is a Soweto Tour Guide, Born in Durban and left behind at an early age by a young sick mother and an absent father, NK was rescued in Johannesburg by Ouma, a local Mother Teresa who, at the age of 26, opened a care center for street children called “Little Rose”. NK grew up in Little Rose surrounded by caring people, receiving shelter, sustenance and the love he needed to grow [...]
Visit !Xaus Lodge to learn the truth of the saying: During the day you see the world. At night, you see the universe when stargazing Stargazing in South Africa at !Xaus Lodge At night, you see the universe You may feel like you have never seen the night sky before when you go stargazing at !Xaus Lodge. The Milky Way arcs over you like a giant swathe of smoke – reminiscent of the Bushman tale of its origins. A girl from an [...]
An Elephant in My Kitchen – Francoise Malby-Anthony Extraordinary article in the Daily Mail – UK How DID the elephants we adopted know my husband had suddenly died? To find out more about this bestseller (An Elephant in my Kitchen), described by the Daily Mail UK as “the most magical book about life in the African bush since Born Free Read more about the incredible story of Francoise and Thula Thula in the Daily Mail UK A blonde, chic Parisienne, Françoise never expected to find [...]
7 November 2018 #BreakingNews: another white lion cub has been born on Ngala Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park, South Africa. Ngala Private Game Reserve report: “During October 2018 Ngala rangers identified a lion den site of one of the young Birmingham (a local lion pride) females in a deep thicket along the dry Timbavati River. andBeyond Ngala has a strict protocol of non-interference around den sites and game viewing of young animals. And in line with this, the newly established [...]
Cape Town gears up for the festive season Cape Town’s Big 6 Attractions Cape Town launched a partnership between six of its major tourist attractions, offering summer events and specials Known as the ‘Big 6’, the partnership is between Cape Point, Groot Constantia, Kirstenbosch, Robben Island Museum, Table Mountain Cableway and the V&A Waterfront, which have collaborated with a jam-packed line-up of events to showcase the best that the attractions have to offer, to both local and international tourists visiting the region. Each [...]
Breaking news: Unabridged birth certificates on chopping block? by Catherine Bower unabridged travel docs traveling with children Cabinet has received a joint report from the Ministers of Home Affairs and Tourism on a possible relaxation of immigration regulations. “Cabinet also received a joint report from the Ministers of Home Affairs and Tourism respectively, on a number of visa-related reforms that will make it easier for tourists, business people and academia to come to South Africa,” said a statement issued last night. “The reforms include amendments [...]
Jen Reviews 100 Best Things to do in South Africa Part 1 of Jen Reviews Make sure to follow the next part of 100 best things to do in South Africa by Jen. The selection is done by Jen and not everybody will agree that these are the 100 best things to do in South Africa since we all have different favorites. Breath-taking sunsets, an incredible amount of beautiful and diverse wildlife, unspoilt and rugged scenery! These are just a few words [...]
Story of Lush in Pilanesberg THIS IS LIFE – THIS IS LUSH The Lupini family, rooted in tradition and closeness, are living out their dreams by creating a nurturing place for all to enjoy in the African bush. After searching for the right place, the location for the lodge would reveal itself with the appearance of a rarely-seen herd of buffalo. This was the sign. The Lupini’s had found where new foundations could be laid down. Lush, tucked into a wooded hillside, [...]
