News and Updates
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…
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
We have been so busy recently that we have not updated our April photo competition with the photos we have been sent for a couple of weeks. No need to panic! None of the pictures have been lost, and all the ones we have received to date have been uploaded this afternoon. We should also […] 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!
The New York Times’ annual travel guide of Places to Go has named South Africa as one of it’s top destinations to visit in 2009. South Africa Holidays have been highlighted for offering “affordable luxury” with world class safaris, wineries and beaches. With the Rand down against the dollar since last year, South Africa offers a “high-end […] Read More
The Times reports that details of the England Cricket Tour to South Africa have now been confirmed, and the full schedule is: November 7: England squad arrives in South Africa November 10: D/N South Africa A, 20-over tour match, Bloemfontein November13: D/N 1st Standard Bank Pro20 international, Wanderers, Johannesburg November 15: Day 2nd Standard Bank Pro20 international, […] Read More
A survey by the Post Office has found that South Africa is one of the cheapest countries to visit. The Post Office’s Worldwide Holiday Costs barometer measured the cost of tourist staples in 27 countries. The top 10 cheapest destinations are listed below. The figure shown is the total cost of buying a cup of coffee, bottle […] Read More
