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Kenyan visas will go up in price as from 1st January 2011. The new fees will be $50 per adult and $25 per child.

The exclusive 5* Royal Madikwe Safari Lodge, in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, has just been crowned overall category winner in the Luxury Game Lodge Category in the prestigious 2010 World Luxury Hotel Awards. It really is no surprise that this game lodge won this award, as it is truly outstanding. Royal Madikwe can accommodate […] Read More

One of the nicest properties in Bantry Bay, Les Cascades De Bantry Bay, run by the ever-efficient Luc and his team, will be closing for about a year while the property undergoes a major ravamp (it was lovely already, so when it reopens in November 2011 it will be AMAZING I am sure!). Don’t worry […] Read More

Straight off the press – purely for information only. SANParks announces immediate changes to its Wild Card Programme South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the change in the management of the Wild Card from infinity with immediate effect. The current infinity Wild Card will be replaced with the distinctive New Wild Card, as the […] Read More

The privately owned Lion Sands Private Game Reserve has been in the More family for 4 generations. The land is 4,000 hectares in size, and guests who have stayed at Lion Sands River Lodge, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and Lion Sands 1933 have been able to enjoy uninterrupted game drives on this land, as only […] Read More

We have just been informed that as from 1st November 2010, South African Airways will cease to fly between Durban and Cape Town. The route will instead be covered by Mango, one of the few low-cost airlines in South Africa. Mango offer extremely competitive rates, so this will be, I am sure, a benefit to […] Read More

Sun City is again hosting the Nedbank Golf Challenge this December, and it is also the 30th Anniversary of the prestigious golf tournament. The 2 golf courses at Sun City will therefore be closed to guests during the event, which is taking place from 2-5 December 2010.

One of the best folklore stories ! Why the Elephant has a Trunk The Elephant used to only have a small snout in The Beginning. This didn’t bother him unduly, in fact he was rather proud of his small nose because it never got in the way of feeding and drinking. Because of his great […] Read More

The new Summit Lounge at the top of Table Mountain has recently opened, and just in time to welcome the warm summer months. And can you think of a better way to enjoy a summer sunset other than at the top of such a fantastic place, with a cocktail in your hand ? Especially if […] Read More

For families or friends travelling together, why not consider booking the IsiGodlo Private Villa at AmaKhosi Safari Lodge. AmaKhosi Safari Lodge is situated in the 12,000 hectare Amazulu Private Game Reserve, just 3 hours north of Durban. The reserve is made up of a varied ecosystem which includes savanna, mountains and wetlands – making it […] Read More