The Travel Butlers Blog
Well, better late than never, I guess … I have just 3 more ‘roving reports’ to write and blog about from my trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya all those weeks ago (well, March, so not that long ago I guess). The 2nd camp I stayed at in the Mara was Elephant Pepper Camp. […] Read More
Lion Sands River Lodge, in the southern portion of the 65,000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, is situated on a private area of prime game-viewing land. The lodge is built on the banks of the Sabie River, facing due East so that it catches the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. The […] Read More
Tanzania is synonymous with the Great Migration, and with careful planning, it is possible for visitors to be at the right time at the right place to witness this amazing annual wildlife event. Each year, literally hundreds and hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles trek across the vast Serengeti plains towards Kenya’s Masai […] Read More
If it is, then don’t worry, take advantage of one or more of these Stay for 3 Nights, Only Pay for 2 at the following Hollow Hotels properties, valid from 1st June until the end of September : Hippo Hollow Country Estate or Perry’s Bridge Hollow, both in Hazyview – perfect either to explore the […] Read More
The Yellow Fever vaccination recommendations for Africa have been revised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Following this revision, the South African Department of Health has issued a statement regarding the requirements for travel between South Africa and Zambia. All passengers travelling from Zambia to South Africa, and vice versa, will now require proof of […] Read More
At last !! Now it is possible to fly directly from Cape Town to Livingstone and Victoria Falls ! Zambezi Airlines have just announced their new direct flights – the planned schedule (due to be launched at the end of June) will be as follows : From 30 Jun 11 until 31 Dec 12, flights […] Read More
Congratulations to Summerwood, in Swellendam, for winning the category “Guest House Style Large” at the annual AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards event, held recently in Durban. This unique mansion, originally built in 1904, was designed by an Italian architect and has been lovingly restored and furnished to make your stay here extremely comfortable […] Read More
Tsavo National Park, which covers nearly 22,000 km2, is the largest National Park in Kenya, in fact, it is one of the largest in the world. As Tsavo is so close to Mombasa (less than 100 km), it is an ideal destination for anyone wanting to combine the thrill of a safari with some relaxing […] Read More
Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the Western Cape. Humpbacks and Bryde’s whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from boat, is the Southern Right whale. These majestic giants migrate to the South African waters from the Antarctic Ocean to […] Read More
For anyone who wants to do something a little different, and really be able to tell people back home that they had a close encounter with a lion, check out the new ‘Walk with Lions’ programme that has recently been launched on the Zorgfontein Eco and Wildlife Reserve at Great Brak River, just outside Mossel […] Read More
