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24 Hours in…Cape Town

Tracey Campbell - July 22, 2015

Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities – with a magnificent mountain as its centre, miles of sandy beaches, a colourful and moving history, and countless bars and restaurants, Cape Town captures the hearts of visitors. We normally recommend a minimum of 3-4 nights, so that you can really get to see […] Read More


The Travel Butlers Top Ten of … Driving Tips in South Africa

Tracey Campbell - July 15, 2015

One of the best ways to see South Africa is to get into your own car and explore at your own pace. Driving in South Africa is easy and enjoyable, as the main roads and highways are generally maintained in a good condition, and are straight, long and fast. There are very few roads in […] Read More


Vote For Us In The British Travel Awards

Paul Campbell - July 10, 2015

We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the British Travel Awards in the Best Safari, Wildlife & Nature Company category. These industry-leading awards are often referred to as the Oscars of the travel industry, and the winners are decided by public vote and announced at a gala dinner in London later […] Read More


Celebrating Shark Week – Shark Cage Diving Top Tips

Tracey Campbell - July 8, 2015

If there is one thing you really should consider adding to your bucket list, it has to be cage diving with Great White Sharks. The opportunity to get up-close and personal with these awesome creatures, with nothing but an iron cage between you and a set of razor-sharp gnashers, is both terrifying and thrilling all […] Read More


The Travel Butlers Top Ten of … Reasons to Go To Africa Soon

Tracey Campbell - June 10, 2015

Can you believe we are half-way through the year already – it seems like only yesterday I was hanging my stocking out for Santa! So with 2015 well under way, and 2016 rapidly approaching, now might be the time to tick a few things off your Africa bucket list. Reason 1 to Go To Africa […] Read More


The Travel Butlers Top Ten of … Different Things to do in Cape Town

Tracey Campbell - June 3, 2015

If you have some time in Cape Town, of course it is obligatory to visit Table Mountain, take a tourist bus around the city, and maybe do a cruise around the harbour, but what about considering something a little unique and off the normal, well trodden tourist track… it will certainly be something to talk […] Read More


Travelling with a Child to South Africa

Tracey Campbell - June 1, 2015

Today, the long awaited (or rather should I say much dreaded) new regulations for anyone travelling with a child under 18 years of age to and from South Africa comes into force and in case you have missed these all important changes, here is a summary of what you can now expect at Immigration at […] Read More


Love is in the Air

Tracey Campbell - February 11, 2015

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it got us thinking about the romance that Africa can offer you. Here is our shortlist: Proposing on the top of Table Mountain – One of the most iconic destinations in Africa, if you want your proposal to be memorable then going down on one knee here will not fail […] Read More


South Africa Relax Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements

Tracey Campbell - February 6, 2015

It has been a good week for Zambia tourism! On Saturday, following the World Health Assembly on Friday in Geneva, the South African Department of Health agreed to lift the yellow fever vaccination requirement for travellers entering South Africa from Zambia. The new ruling was effective immediately. This decision came after the World Health Organisation […] Read More


Luggage Allowance

Tracey Campbell - February 3, 2015

If you are like me, I never really give any major thought to my hand luggage when packing for a trip. I throw my Kindle, my purse, some mints and a lipstick in a bag, hoist it onto my shoulder, and walk onto the aircraft. It always makes me smile as I am sitting in […] Read More