The Travel Butlers Blog
Symbiosis is the act of any 2 (or more) different species living and interacting together, and the African bush has many, many examples of how this works. For example, a red oxpecker and a kudu have a mutually symbiotic relationship – meaning that both parties get a mutual benefit / positive reaction the relationship. So […] Read More
The Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal offer an incredible insight into the history of South Africa, and the best way to really appreciate this bloody and fiercely-fought history is to go on one of the mesmerising and theatrical tours of the key areas, which bring to life the incredible stories of events that happened only 100 years […] Read More
Valid ONLY for a limited time from now until the end of September : Stay for 4 nights for the price of 3 at Four Rosmead Boutique Guest House in Cape Town. Breakfast is included. Four Rosmead enjoys 360º views of the mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill, Table Bay and the city. It is within […] Read More
Stay for 3 nights for the price of 2 at Constantia Uitsig in Cape Town. Breakfast and complimentary Estate wine on arrival is included. Valid for travel between 1 September 2010 and 30 November 2010. Beautiful vineyard walks and mountain hikes, horse-riding, mountain biking, splendid golf courses, spas and charming shopping venues are just some […] Read More
Thinking of going to South Africa with the family over October half-term ? For any family staying at Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge, in the superb Big 5 Sabi Sand Game Reserve between now and the end of December 2010, one child will stay free of charge, providing they are sharing a room with their 2 […] Read More
More folklore for you to enjoy ! How the Elephant got his Tusks The Warthog used to have beautiful long ivory tusks, but his friend, the Elephant, only had small, curling tusks. Elephant was extremely jealous of his friend’s tusks, and wanted the tusks for himself. One day, Elephant saw Warthog out walking, and had […] Read More
Originally called Baia Formosa, or Beautiful Bay, by the early Portuguese, Plettenberg Bay is home to some of the best beaches along the Garden Route. Set around a curving horseshoe bay, schools of playful dolphins and resident Orca and Bryde’s whales are often seen, and between July and December, the migratory Southern Right whales come […] Read More
Kensington Place, located at the foot of Table Mountain, in partnership with Samara Private Game Reserve, brings you a magical 7 night joint package for just R12,300 per person. Explore the chic city of Cape Town before travelling inland to the untouched elegance of The Great Karoo landscapes. Rate quoted is for accommodation only, and […] 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.
The Red Headed Weaver will deliberately make its nest look scruffy and as if the nest has been abandoned … purely to deter predators.
