The Travel Butlers Blog
Catchy title, eh ? Benguerra Lodge is running 2 great deals for the whole of 2011. You can stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3 if time is short, or if you want longer relaxing on the white beaches, why not stay 8 nights and only pay for 6. Benguerra Lodge is small […] Read More
It is not just termites that live in termite mounds. Hyenas will often take over a disused termite mound for their den, and inside, the pups will make additional tunnels for themselves, to give them extra protection from predators. The moral of this story … keep away from termite mounds !
The wonderful Wolwedans Dune Camp, in Namibia’s Sossusvleu, has just announced that they have upgraded 6 of their tents (and I say tents with my tongue in my cheek – I should rather say palatial suites – they are stunning!). The new tents are larger, with private bathrooms and a bigger deck area outside. Wolwedans […] Read More
In the heart of the Eastern Cape’s malaria-free game viewing region, set against the backdrop of the beautiful landscape, you will find Pumba Private Game Reserve, situated a mere 105 km from Port Elizabeth. The Reserve stretches over an area of 6,500 hectares. Home to the Big 5, the Reserve offers visitors the chance to […] Read More
Kenyan visas will go up in price as from 1st January 2011. The new fees will be $50 per adult and $25 per child.
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are now able to help holiday-makers, honeymooners and safari goers plan an exclusive trip to Kenya or Tanzania. These 2 new countries sit extremely well alongside the fabulous destinations which we have been helping people experience for the past 8 years – South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, […] Read More
Giraffes are herbivores – everyone knows that – so when you are out in the bush and you come across a giraffe standing chewing what looks like a bone … you are certainly within your right to think your eyes are completely deceiving you and you should have gone to SpecSavers. But don’t panic … […] Read More
The Franschhoek, in … well, Franschhoek, of course, has just said goodbye to decorators and designers. The new look is chic, but the relaxed atmosphere remains. Take a look at the new bar – stunning.
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
