The Travel Butlers Blog
With sterling having slumped dramatically against the US$ and Euro over recent weeks, many UK holidaymakers have had second thoughts about travelling to the states or skiing in Europe this winter. There is some good news for anyone looking to get away from the cold this winter though: the South African Rand (ZAR) has fallen […] Read More
Kurland Country Hotel, near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, has introduced guided walks to their wide and varied range of activities already on offer. Experienced guides will accompany guests and children on eco-walks through the estate focusing on birdlife, plant life and small game. Furthermore guided beach walks, at the spectacular Natures Valley, can […] Read More
Robben Island has launched a new online booking system that will be accessible to the public by year end. The system allows bookings to be done within minutes online and provides instant confirmation. It is still in a trial period, however, Robben Island staff have confidence that it will be up and running within a […] Read More
A new exhibition celebrating the life and times of former South African president, Nelson Mandela, has been launched at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. The multimedia exhibition explores Mandela’s life and provides a fresh look at the story that is known around the world. It will run until the end of November 2009.
We are delighted to announce a Notten’s Bush Camp Special Offer for December 08 & January 09. Notten’s is one of the best-kept secrets of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This friendly and informal family-run lodge offers a unique blend of luxury and comfort, balanced with the sheer simplicity and natural atmosphere of the bush. […] Read More
Makalali, home of the stunning Garonga Safari Camp, released their first herd of buffalo into the reserve yesterday. The reserve is now host to all of the Big 5 animals for the first time in 80 years! Anyone who thinks buffalo are just biggish cows should take a look at the well known Battle at Kruger […] Read More
We have some good news: as initially reported last week, the Zambian Government has now reduced visa fees payable by foreign nationals visiting the country with the aim of encouraging more tourists to visit Victoria Falls and other parts of the country. The newly revised fees apply to all nationalities requiring a visa to visit Zambia, […] Read More
Springbok Captain John Smit says that this week’s match against England will define the Boks tour, and indeed their year…it will also be the last Test the Boks play until the first Test against the Lions in June. “We have been inconsistent this season, but to go undefeated on this tour, and in doing so […] Read More
Anyone who missed “Natural World: A Wild Dog’s Story” on BBC TV this weekend should have a look at the video on the BBC iPlayer site. The film follows the remarkable story of an African Wild Dog called Newky and follows his life from puppy to adulthood…it is a magnificent film, and really captures the […] Read More
The autumn rugby internationals continue to provide somewhat depressing food for thought ahead on next year’s British Lions tour of South Africa. All three of the big Southern Hemisphere teams managed to post victories over the Home Nations, with only the Springboks looking in any way vulnerable. Even here, the second half comeback that saw […] Read More
