News and Updates
Durban has been listed as one of the top 10 family beach holiday cities in the world by travel publishing heavyweight Lonely Planet. It shares the prestigious list with the likes of Kauai in Hawaii, Cottlesloe in Australia, Karon Beach in Thailand, Portugal’s Tavira, Mexico’s Sayulita and Bali’s Sanur in the latest edition of Lonely […] Read More
Emirates’ connectivity will soon span 3 major FIFA 2010 World Cup host cities, as of 1 October 2009, when they introduce daily direct flights, both inbound and outbound, between Dubai and Durban International Airport and later the new King Shaka Airport. An A330-200 will service the route with 27 business-class and 251 economy-class seats. The […] Read More
The city of Durban has wasted no time, effort or expense to ensure it is ready for the 2010 World Cup in June next year. The various projects are progressing full-steam ahead at an estimated cost of over R5 billion. THE STADIUM: Taking its design inspiration from the South African flag, this impressive new structure […] Read More
Bushmans Kloof has been voted the Best Hotel in the World 2009 in the 14th annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, announced in the USA on the 10th July. Rated against the finest hotels around the globe, this exclusive 5* wilderness retreat also took pole position as Number 1 Lodge / Resort […] Read More
Sightings of spotted hyena are quite rare due to their low numbers, therefore any sighting of these magnificent animals is a special one – but recently guests at Lion Sands River Lodge and Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, were treated to the most incredible sighting ! One of the rangers […] Read More
This week has been witness to a remarkable milestone in the 16 year history of the AfriCat Foundation, with 1,000 big cats now rescued! The sheer determination and unshakeable belief that has allowed the foundation staff to achieve this goal is staggering. Every single one of the rescues has meant a lengthy drive or light […] Read More
Namibian-based Sense of Africa have announced the launch of an open-top double decker bus tour of Windhoek. Sense of Africa have also gone into partnership with a community-based operator in the Aabadi Bushman Village. Tours will be conducted to the village, fufilling a strong demand for cultural interaction by visitors.
Botswana has experienced abnormally heavy rains during its flood season this year, which has led to exceptionally high water levels in the Okavango Delta. The rain that fell was about 600 mm compared to the usual 400 mm, but it has been the distribution of the rain over the whole growing season which has made […] Read More
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is offering a winter special from May 1 to September 15 2009, during the South African winter school holidays, on weekends and public holidays. Prizes, magic shows and treasure hunts are some of the activities planned for kids this winter. The Cableway’s Family Winter Special adult ticket price is R145 […] Read More
The Two Oceans Aquarium is offering a winter special valid until October 31 2009. Two adults and 2 children (between 4 and 13 years) will pay just R180 entry to the aquarium. The Afrisam Children’s Play Centre, which looks on to the penguin pool, is receiving a face-lift and families will now be able to […] Read More
