News and Updates
We have some good news: as initially reported last week, the Zambian Government has now reduced visa fees payable by foreign nationals visiting the country with the aim of encouraging more tourists to visit Victoria Falls and other parts of the country. The newly revised fees apply to all nationalities requiring a visa to visit Zambia, […] Read More
Anyone who missed “Natural World: A Wild Dog’s Story” on BBC TV this weekend should have a look at the video on the BBC iPlayer site. The film follows the remarkable story of an African Wild Dog called Newky and follows his life from puppy to adulthood…it is a magnificent film, and really captures the […] Read More
The autumn rugby internationals continue to provide somewhat depressing food for thought ahead on next year’s British Lions tour of South Africa. All three of the big Southern Hemisphere teams managed to post victories over the Home Nations, with only the Springboks looking in any way vulnerable. Even here, the second half comeback that saw […] Read More
Want to experience the bush from the comfort of your living room? iafrica.com is reporting that National Geographic Wild Channel is broadcating twice-daily game drives this week ‘live’ from Singita Lebombo in the Kruger National Park, to 166 countries worldwide. The programme, called ‘Caught on Safari: Live’, is presented by safari legend John Varty and Andy Coetzee, and […] Read More
Camp Jabulani in Hoedspruit has won the ‘Leading Eco-Retreat’ category at the Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards 2008, the prestigious travel awards that celebrate and reward the rich diversity of retreats throughout Africa and assist in promoting the continent as a prime destination for first class world travel. The category recognises the retreat that […] Read More
The Times is reporting that British model Katie Price, also known as Jordan, and singer Peter André have renewed their wedding vows at the Thornybush Game Lodge near the Great Kruger Park. Nic Griffin, chief executive of the Thornybush Group, said the couple appeared very much in love: “They basically wanted to crush the rumours […] Read More
We are delighted to be able to offer 3 nights for the price of 2 for people booking a safari in the malaria-free Lalibela Reserve between 1 November and 31 January (excluding 15 December to 10 January inclusive.). Lalibela is a 7,500 hectare Big 5 reserve near Port Elizabeth and the Garden Route, and this […] Read More
Great news for anyone thinking about taking advantage of the weak Rand to visit Amakhosi Safari Lodge. Travel Butlers are pleased to be able to offer this lodge at a special rate for the next two months of only R1700 per person per night – this is down from the regular price of R2850, and represents […] Read More
We were excited to hear about 4 new lion cubs near the Amakhosi and Mkuze Falls Lodges, alothough unfortunately we did not see them ourselves during our recent visit as mum was still hiding them. They have come out of hiding now, and as you can see they are undeniably adorable! These cubs can be seen […] Read More
This week has seen the South African Rand fall close to record 5-year lows against the British pound (GBP), the US Dollar, and the Euro. This is great news for holiday makers as this makes accommodation and safaris across the region cheaper at a time when many people are looking to save money where they can, […] Read More
