News and Updates
During November 2008 an agreement between Kapama and the neighbouring Gwalagwala lodge was concluded whereby Kapama would acquire the property and business of Gwalagwala. Kapama will take ownership of the property and business on 1 December 2008, and the fence between Kapama and Gwalagwala which stretches for 3.5 km on Kapama’s southern boundary will be removed and […] Read More
With sterling having slumped dramatically against the US$ and Euro over recent weeks, many UK holidaymakers have had second thoughts about travelling to the states or skiing in Europe this winter. There is some good news for anyone looking to get away from the cold this winter though: the South African Rand (ZAR) has fallen […] Read More
Kurland Country Hotel, near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, has introduced guided walks to their wide and varied range of activities already on offer. Experienced guides will accompany guests and children on eco-walks through the estate focusing on birdlife, plant life and small game. Furthermore guided beach walks, at the spectacular Natures Valley, can […] Read More
Robben Island has launched a new online booking system that will be accessible to the public by year end. The system allows bookings to be done within minutes online and provides instant confirmation. It is still in a trial period, however, Robben Island staff have confidence that it will be up and running within a […] Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the life and times of former South African president, Nelson Mandela, has been launched at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. The multimedia exhibition explores Mandela’s life and provides a fresh look at the story that is known around the world. It will run until the end of November 2009.
Makalali, home of the stunning Garonga Safari Camp, released their first herd of buffalo into the reserve yesterday. The reserve is now host to all of the Big 5 animals for the first time in 80 years! Anyone who thinks buffalo are just biggish cows should take a look at the well known Battle at Kruger […] Read More
Springbok Captain John Smit says that this week’s match against England will define the Boks tour, and indeed their year…it will also be the last Test the Boks play until the first Test against the Lions in June. “We have been inconsistent this season, but to go undefeated on this tour, and in doing so […] 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
The Western Cape of South Africa has been hit hard by severe storms this week as reported in The Cape Argus. The N1 and many roads in the Overberg area are closed due to flooding, and the town of Montagu has been totally cut off. The N2 coastal road that links Cape Town to the […] Read More
Congratulations to Ghost Mountain Innin KwaZulu-Natal which has just raised R80,000 (approx £5,500) for their local Mtwazi Combined School and have bought desks and chairs for the Grade 3 class and set work language books. Many of the hotels and lodges we work with in Africa do substantial charity work with their local communities, and […] Read More
