The Travel Butlers Blog
Wilderness Safaris have just announced that they will be opening their brand new Wilderness Classic camp – Hoanib Skeleton Coast – in July 2013. This exclusive camp will have just 8 units (including one family unit) and will be located 90 km south-east of their previous Skeleton Coast Camp site, offering guests the opportunity to […] Read More
A trip to Namibia is an adventure in itself. Namibia is a beautiful country, with endless highlights – the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the wild desert elephants in Damaraland, the stunning Etosha National Park … it is, however, a vast country, so it does involve a lot of driving – the average distance between […] Read More
Not many people really consider Hazyview as a key holiday destination, but we think that should change! Why? Well, here are our Top 5 reasons why anyone should include a night or two here. The Kruger National Park – need I say any more? Hazyview is a mere 15 minute drive from the Phalabeni Gate […] Read More
A few years ago, I was on safari in Sabi Sands, staying at Savanna Private Game Reserve. On the way back to the lodge one early evening, we saw a herd of about 40 buffalo, with several young. 2 minutes later, we caught sight of the pride of lions, sitting up in the long grass, with […] Read More
In last week’s annual World Travel Awards, Cape Town stormed to victory, and took the Best Beach Destination award. Cape Town was against stiff competition from the likes of Bazaruto in Mozambique, Diani Beach in Kenya, the Garden Route’s Plettenberg Bay, and Zanzibar in Tanzania, not forgetting the previous winner, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. […] Read More
The Eastern Cape region is one of the most popular safari holiday destinations in South Africa. The main reason it is such a perennial favourite is that it enables visitors to combine an outstanding safari experience with a trip to one of Africa’s most vibrant and exciting cities – Cape Town. You will find that […] Read More
If you are looking for a last minute inspiration to get away for a week, take a look at this 6 night/7 day tour that we are offering. With only a few places left, now is the time to ask us to book your place on this escorted trip, which starts in Cape Town and […] Read More
We are proud to work with the likes of Thanda Private Game Reserve, who are situated approximately 300 km north of Durban. This Big 5 reserve has played an active role for many years in rhino conservation initiatives, and are totally supporting World Rhino Day, which was held on Saturday to promote the cause worldwide […] Read More
Table Mountain If the weather is beautiful – go up Table Mountain immediately! This really is one of the main highlights of Cape Town, and even if it is a beautiful morning sometimes in the afternoon a cloud can descend on the top of the mountain – it looks like a white tablecloth laying over […] Read More
A few years ago, we stayed the night at Ongava Tented Camp, which borders the fabulous Etosha National Park in Namibia. When we checked in, we were shown around our room, and special care was taken to point out the foghorn. We were told that as there was no cell/mobile phone reception, neither was there […] Read More
