News and Updates
TICKETS for the 2010 Soccer World Cup are to go on sale tomorrow (February 20) and will be accessible to both South African and international fans. Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Local Organising Committee, says it is now obvious that there is no ‘Plan B’ for the tournament. “We will start selling tickets, and to […] Read More
Spionkop Lodge has embarked on a project to erect a monument to the Volunteer Ambulance Corps who were involved in the Anglo-Boer War. The Anglo Boer war lasted 3 years, and was to become the most costly Britain had ever fought, both in terms of money and lives lost. The most futile and bloodiest battle was the […] Read More
We are delighted to be able to offer a special offer at Isandlwana Lodge in the Zululand Battlefields for this coming May to Sepetember period. On 22 January 1879 at Isandlwana a 20,000 strong Zulu army, armed only with spears and shields, attacked the heavily armoured but far smaller British Army contingent of 1,774 men. Despite […] Read More
Virgin Atlantic are celebrating their 25th birthday this year, and to celebrate they are running a number of special offers on flights including Johannesburg and Cape Town from only £499 return in Economy, £927 in Premium Economy, and £1998 in Upper Class. These rates are only available on bookings confirmed by 17th February…
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
Cape Town’s cultural centre is on the up and the Mount Nelson Hotel is situated in the heart of the action. But with nine acres of lush garden surrounding the hotel, it’s easy to forget the city outside. With progress comes construction. And with large-scale construction work being undertaken on a nearby property, guest staying at […] Read More
With the RBS 6 Nations kicking off this weekend, thoughts again turn to rugby and the build up to the British Lions tour of South Africa which kicks off on the 30th May…just 16 weeks away. There are still packages and match tickets available for fans planning travelling to follow the Lions, however rooms are […] Read More
Chapman’s Peak Drive between Hout Bay and Noordhoek in Cape Town could remain closed for the next 5 months. The popular route has been closed since 31 July 2008 following heavy rains that damaged the road and caused rock-slides. Confirmation that the road will not form part of Cape Argus’ Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour on […] Read More
People currently enjoying their South African holiday in Cape Town will be basking in temperatures upto 27°C (81°F) today as London freezes. I have just been outside our Weybridge offices (just outside London), and the snow is around 20cm deep…oh to be in Cape Town or at a South African Safari Lodge today!
