News and Updates
We get a monthly update from one of our favourite lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Savanna – and this month’s newsletter has some very interesting wildlife stories ! The first one involves an unusual incident in the middle of the month when a leopard was confronted by a large male baboon. The baboon […] Read More
For many people who decide to drive themselves to their safari lodge (rather than arrange a transfer or fly directly to the reserve), the thrill of arriving at a game reserve for the first time is immense. However, unless their tour operator has briefed them thoroughly (something that we at Travel Butlers ALWAYS do !), […] Read More
For a lot of visitors to South Africa, a very popular safari destination is to spend a couple of nights in one of the lodges of the Eastern Cape, as this can easily be combined with a visit to Cape Town and a trip along the Garden Route – and the area is also malaria-free, […] Read More
Stay for 3 nights for the price of 2 at Shumbalala Game Lodge in the Thornybush Game Reserve. Dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers, bushveld walks, all meals, teas, coffees and snacks, and sundowner drinks on game drives are included. This exclusive 5* lodge is set under shady African trees lining the seasonal […] Read More
Free flights from Johannesburg and a free spa for guests staying 5 nights at Etali lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve. In the heart of the spectacular 76,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, Etali Safari Lodge rises to meet you with lavish hospitality. Built of rugged indigenous stone, thatch and wood, and laced together by […] Read More
Not only does the weak Rand mean that a holiday to South Africa represents truly great value, but many hotels and safari lodges are running some unbelievable promotions, even over the Easter period. We have pulled together a selection of special offers that are running over Easter, although space is limited everywhere and we would […] Read More
We have just been passed the special offer for Notten’s Bush Camp in the Sabi Sands Reserve: Reduced rate of only R2500 per person per night at Nottens for bookings made in March 2009 for travel in March 2009. The rate includes accommodation, meals, 2 game drives each day and an optional bush walk, and […] Read More
Guests looking for a great safari experience in the sabi sands reserve should check out the special offer that we have just added where guests can stay 3 nights for the price of 2 at Chitwa Chitwa between 1 May and 15 July this year. This is great value for money in one of Africa’s […] Read More
Yet another special offer has recently become available, and this time it is ideal for parents as kids go free at Ulusaba Rock Lodge in 2009. Ulusaba Rock Lodge is one of Richard Branson’s lodges in the Sabi Sand area of the greater Kruger Park, and is in an area well known for it’s exceptional lion […] Read More
A new Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Animal Hospital has opened at the Shamwari Wildlife Centre. The animal hospital will enable veterinarians to diagnose, treat and accommodate wild animals with wildlife-related diseases and injuries. The hospital is equipped with diagnostic equipment such as X-ray and ultra sound machines, a surgical theatre and cages to accommodate wild animals […] Read More
