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New Property on the Travel Butlers Database

Tracey Campbell - September 25, 2009

We have just added this lovely guest house to our online property portfolio. Dreamfields Guest House is a warm, friendly guest house, situated in a quiet residential area of Hazyview less than 2 km away from the centre of town. The large house has a thatched roof and African style furnishings, and fits in perfectly […] Read More


World Cup Match Schedules Online From Travel Butlers

Paul Campbell - September 24, 2009

In order to help fans plan their trips to South Africa during next year’s World Cup, we have added a full match schedule to our World Cup Travel Guide. There is a detailed match schedule for each host city, as well as a breakdown of the matches for each of the groups and the schedule […] Read More


A Different Type of Accommodation !

Tracey Campbell - September 23, 2009

For football fans visiting South Africa during the FIFA World Cup in 2010, and staying in and around Durban and Port Elizabeth to follow their teams, they can have the opportunity to stay somewhere completely unique – on a luxury cruise ship ! Durban Harbour will be host to the MS Noordam, which is one […] Read More


Good Game Viewing at Inyati

Tracey Campbell -

Fpr guests recently staying at the Inyati Private Game Reserve, in the Sabi Sands Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger Park, they have been treated to some wonderful elephant sightings. The lodge itself is situated right on the banks of the Sand River, and their particular stretch of the river has become a […] Read More


Try Something Unique in the Waterberg

Tracey Campbell - September 22, 2009

Ant’s Reserve is located in the magnificent, malaria-free Waterberg region. Home to both Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill lodges, both lodges are owned and run by Ant and Tessa Baber. The Baber family have a long history in the area, dating back to 1886, and indeed were one of the earliest pioneers to the region. […] Read More


Spring has Sprung at AmaKhosi !

Tracey Campbell - September 21, 2009

Spring has begun early at AmaKhosi, and temperatures are climbing each day, leaving behind the chilly days of Winter. The bush is waking up again, with Red Ivory trees now sprouting new shoots with bright green leaves, following on the early rains that the reserve was grateful to see ! The migrant birds are now […] Read More


Record Number of Kills in August !

Tracey Campbell - September 19, 2009

Guests at Singita in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve have been priviledges to witness some great lion sightings recently, including battles with large herds of buffalo. One pride of lions surpassed themselves on one hunt, and took down 6 buffalo in one go – enough to feed on for quite a few days ! We […] Read More


Community Tours an Additional Option for Sabi Sabi Guests

Tracey Campbell - September 18, 2009

Guests at Sabi Sabi will often look back with fond memories, not only of their safari experience, but also they will remember the stories and African folklore often shared with them by the friendly Shangaan lodge staff and the regular dancers who entertain guests after evening meals. Most of these staff members come from the […] Read More


Rare Aardvark Sightings at Samara

Tracey Campbell - September 17, 2009

For guests recently staying at the Samara Private Game Reserve, in the Karoo, they have been most fortunate to have been treated to a number of rare sightings on game drives of the the usually elusive and nocturnal aardvark. Much to the everyones surprise, these odd-looking but enchanting creatures have also been spotted during the […] Read More


Love Football or Hate Football – Visiting South Africa in 2010

Tracey Campbell - September 16, 2009

South Africa is ready to welcome the world in June 2010 as it prepares to host a World Cup like no other, and this will provide an ideal opportunity for many fans to combine sport with a trip to a truly world class travel destination. Of course (whisper it quietly)…not everyone likes football! Given the […] Read More