The Travel Butlers Blog
Guests at Sabi Sabi will often look back with fond memories, not only of their safari experience, but also they will remember the stories and African folklore often shared with them by the friendly Shangaan lodge staff and the regular dancers who entertain guests after evening meals. Most of these staff members come from the […] Read More
For guests recently staying at the Samara Private Game Reserve, in the Karoo, they have been most fortunate to have been treated to a number of rare sightings on game drives of the the usually elusive and nocturnal aardvark. Much to the everyones surprise, these odd-looking but enchanting creatures have also been spotted during the […] Read More
South Africa is ready to welcome the world in June 2010 as it prepares to host a World Cup like no other, and this will provide an ideal opportunity for many fans to combine sport with a trip to a truly world class travel destination. Of course (whisper it quietly)…not everyone likes football! Given the […] Read More
Something momentous has just happened in Botswana! For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Okavango Delta system has joined with the game-rich floodplains of the Kwando / Linyanti river system. The joining point is the Selinda Spillway, a waterway which runs through the 320,000 acre Selinda Reserve.
There is rumour that South African Airlines will be introducing an additional 4 daily flights between South America and Johannesburg. The aim is to have 2 daily flights from São Paulo, one daily flight from Buenos Aires and another daily flight from Rio de Janeiro. It is believed that these new flights are in response […] Read More
The Bishop’s Court has now opened its doors again to guests, having undergone extensive renovations and refurbishment. The 5 luxury suites have all been made larger and modified, and one suite now has its own private pool. The interiors throughout have been refreshed, giving an elegant yet understated atmosphere to the main guest areas, whilst […] Read More
Avis Rent a Car – South Africa have achieved CarbonNeutral® accreditation for the offset of their measured internal fuel and energy usage CO2 emissions. Avis is well-known for their already strong heritage of CSI initiatives, transformation and investment. This prestigious accolade is another step towards their continued commitment and responsibility to the people, environment and […] Read More
The vibrant Protea Hotel Fire & Ice in Cape Town has announced that as from the beginning of next month (October 2009), guests will be able to choose from a selection of rooms, including 79 new Superior Rooms. These spacious chic rooms will have extra-length kingsize beds, an open plan en-suite bathroom with large shower […] Read More
England cliched qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with an emphatic 5-1 win over Croatia at Wembley. The full list of currently qualified teams is: HOSTS: South Africa AFRICA QUALIFYING: Ghana ASIA QUALIFYING: Japan, Australia, South Korea, North Korea EUROPE QUALIFYING: Netherlands, England SOUTH AMERICA QUALIFYING: Brazil There is still plenty of […] Read More
The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, in Knysna, has won yet another top international accolade. It has been named Best Overseas Hotel Spa by Condé Nast Traveller magazine, and the award was given out at the annual Readers’ Travel Awards ceremony held in London on Tuesday 2 September 2009. The awards are viewed as one […] Read More
