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Kwenga Safari Lodge – Re-Opened after renovations

Following 18 months of remodeling and renovations, the Kwenga Safari Lodge has reopened and hosting guests since August 2019. Kwenga is now officially part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Mike Frankel, the Owner of the lodge, told Tourism Update that it was decided that the main purpose of guest visits to Kwenga were game-viewing and experiencing Africa in its natural form. “We were able to achieve this by the purchase of additional land and by dropping fences to become part of the [...]

December 28, 2019 By Uncategorized 0 Comments Read more...

Super Duper Discount at Motswiri in Madikwe

LESS 35% OFF R6000pppn Stay 2 nights at Motswiri between 23 Nov and 13 December 2019 and only pay R3900 per person per night instead of the normal R6000 pppn Inclusive of: Accommodation in Luxury bush villa, All meals, Tea & coffee, Morning and Evening game drives. Motswiri Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, North West Terms and Conditions Apply, Subject to Availability, Not available to current provisional or confirmed bookings, bookings for nights outside of these dates will be charged [...]

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Most authentic traditional “Weskus” beach seafood restaurant

Southern Cape, South Africa – De Vette Mossel Beach Seafood Restaurant Please allow me the opportunity to introduce you to arguably the most authentic traditional “Weskus” beach seafood restaurant in the Southern Cape, South Africa – De Vette Mossel Beach Seafood Restaurant. De Vette Mossel offers a hearty menu of traditional South African West Coast cuisine – in true Cape fishing culture. If you or your clients are not familiar with local delicacies such as “Snoek en soetpatas”, “Potbrood” or [...]

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Celebrate love at Isibindi Zulu Lodge

celebrate love valentine weekend discount at isibindi zulu lodge   ISIBINDI ZULU LODGE VALENTINE SPECIAL Celebrate #Love – #Valentine #Special Spend 2 nights or more during Feb 2018 at Isibindi Zulu Lodge & your PARTNER stays for FREE. Works out to only R5100 per couple for 2 nights. Contact #SafariDestinations bookings@safaridestinations.co.za  or browse through https://www.safari-destinations.co.za for alternative options   celebrate love valentine weekend discount at isibindi zulu lodge kzn

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Sefapane Rondavel Accommodation

Unbeatable festive savings

Unbeatable festive savings Limited time Special festive season offers available with Safari Destinations Sefapane view from safari house Take advantage and book a stay at Sefapane Rondavels inclusive of Bed & Breakfast: Standard Rondavels – Only R1000 per rondavel Deluxe Rondavels – only R1980 per rondavel Family Rondavels – only R 2930 per family rondavel Self-catering safari houses – R 2200.00 per house per night – sleeps 6 to 8 persons Sefapane Lodge – Calabash Grill – Restaurant                     Read more about Sefapane Safari lodge.  Festive savings at Sefapane Safari Lodge [...]

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Table Mountain Cableway to close for maintenance

  Table Mountain Cableway  maintenance The Table Mountain Cableway will be closed from July 24 until August 6, for scheduled annual maintenance. Apart from mechanical and component work to the Table Mountain Cableway, specific maintenance includes replacing the lifts at the lower station, which will cause delays, and exit platforms will be switched around to ensure a better flow of foot traffic. The top station pathways will be resurfaced and the seating area in the Table Mountain café will be reconfigured. The visitor [...]

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Unabridged birth certificate / No changes to child travel requirements

Unabridged birth certificate / No changes to child travel requirements – Minister There would be no changes to South Africa’s strict immigration laws due to 15 cases of child trafficking at OR Tambo since January, the most recent being on March 29. Malusi Gigaba, Minister of Home Affairs, said at a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday. This announcement comes after Thabo Mokgola, Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs, advised on March 6 that changes to South [...]

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Child-friendly Safari Lodge / Children of all ages

Child-Friendly Safari Lodge Nyala Safari Lodge in the Balule forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park and is proud to be considered a child-friendly safari lodge. Therefore Nyala Safari Lodge welcome children of all ages. Nyala Safari Lodge provides a child-friendly safari lodge experience, for families with children of all ages.  From babies, toddlers right up to teenagers. Although this is a child-friendly safari lodge and children of all ages are allowed on game drives there are a few rules put [...]

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Online is not always the best

Tourism Update article:  You can’t Airbnb your safari, say tour operators By: Kim Emmanuel 25 Nov 2016 09:28 (UTC+2) While online platforms may become competitors, tour operators believe they will not be able to compete effectively with the industry’s safari offerings. While the launch of Airbnb Trips has made headlines, tour operators feel confident that booking a safari is complex enough to cement the dominance of the trade in this space, at least for now. However, some suggest Airbnb and other online platforms will [...]

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Report incidents of extortion from trolley operators

Tourism Update article: Advise your clients about extortion at airports 25 Nov 2016 14:00 (UTC+2) International passengers have reported being forced to pay between $70 and $100 to trolley operators for pushing their luggage at OR Tambo International Airport.   Passengers are encouraged to use only airport-accredited porters when they require assistance. They are identifiable with the bright orange uniform that clearly states the porter’s name and operating number.   Tour operators should advise passengers at South African airports to report incidents of extortion [...]

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