The Travel Butlers Blog
For a lot of visitors to South Africa, a very popular safari destination is to spend a couple of nights in one of the lodges of the Eastern Cape, as this can easily be combined with a visit to Cape Town and a trip along the Garden Route – and the area is also malaria-free, […] Read More
Following the recent annoucement that the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be staged in South Africa this year, The Cellars Hohenort in Constantia have a couple of wonderful packages available over this time. One of the great country house hotels of the Cape, the 5* Cellars-Hohenort Country House is a member of the international Relais […] Read More
Authorities have announced that people caught feeding the baboons around Cape Town will be fined. Some tourists feed the animals to tempt them closer to take photographs despite the warning signs. The baboons are becoming more aggressive in their efforts to get an easy meal from humans. Tourists and tour operators who feed baboons will […] Read More
As well as fantasic african safaris, South Africa also boasts one of the oldest wine regions outside of Europe…far older than those in North America, and even predating the European discovery of Australia and New Zealand by a couple of hundred years. In the heart of one of the most beautiful valleys in the Cape […] Read More
Cape Town’s Twelve Apostles Hotel lies poised above Atlantic rollers and is flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range. This luxurious 5* hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. The hotel is running […] Read More
After much speculation over the last few days, it has now been confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be staged in South Africa this year. The Twenty20 competition was moved out of India due to security reasons, and a revised fixture list for the 59 match tournament will be announced shortly. “We are very happy to confirm […] Read More
Stay for 3 nights for the price of 2 at Shumbalala Game Lodge in the Thornybush Game Reserve. Dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers, bushveld walks, all meals, teas, coffees and snacks, and sundowner drinks on game drives are included. This exclusive 5* lodge is set under shady African trees lining the seasonal […] Read More
Free flights from Johannesburg and a free spa for guests staying 5 nights at Etali lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve. In the heart of the spectacular 76,000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, Etali Safari Lodge rises to meet you with lavish hospitality. Built of rugged indigenous stone, thatch and wood, and laced together by […] Read More
Stay for 3 nights for the price of 2 at Bukela Lodge in the Amakhala Game Reserve, just 40 minutes from Port Elizabeth in South Africa’s malairia-free Eastern Cape. This offer is valid for travel between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009. The main lodge comprises of a reception, dining and sitting area with […] Read More
Not only does the weak Rand mean that a holiday to South Africa represents truly great value, but many hotels and safari lodges are running some unbelievable promotions, even over the Easter period. We have pulled together a selection of special offers that are running over Easter, although space is limited everywhere and we would […] Read More
