The Travel Butlers Blog
On Saturday 25th October my I set off to cycle to Eastbourne as part of my fundraising for Malawi next year. I chose this destination as the mileage, via cycle paths, was almost the same distance as the width of Lake Malawi. It was certainly a challenge! The start of the journey was great; my […] Read More
Following the very moving Ebola appeal that was aired on all major TV channels in the UK last night, we have been contacted by a number of clients asking the same questions: should I cancel my trip to Africa? It is easy to understand the worry and distress that the Ebola coverage is causing in […] Read More
We were asked whether we wanted to include one night on Denis Island, as part of our recent educational trip to the Seychelles in August. I think it took me less of a second to say yes please! Who would not say yes to the idea of spending one night on your very own private […] Read More
Given the long association that we at Travel Butlers have had with Southern Africa, we were delighted to hear that Conor Dickson, the nephew of Paul Campbell of Travel Butlers, is going to Malwai next year to do some volunteer work with Inspire Worldwide. The aim of the project is to work closely with rural […] Read More
The islands of the Seychelles are little slices of heaven on earth. Scattered throughout the remote reaches of the Indian Ocean, they’re the place to live out all of your desert island daydreams. The beaches really do take the tropical biscuit, but there’s so much more to the Seychelles than their silky white shores. Scratch […] Read More
Our friends over at SATOA have prepared a handy printable guide to the new Regulations For Travelling To South Africa With Children. The new rules affect everyone who has children younger than 18 years when travelling to or from South Africa after 01 June 2015, and the requirements apply regardless of nationality. The highlights are: […] Read More
Mixing a Big Five safari with a stint in the tropical sunshine is a hard-to-beat holiday cocktail. Bush and beach holidays really do offer the best of both worlds, whisking you off into a world of wildlife and then delivering you straight into a comfy sun lounger. It’s a perfect balance, giving you both a […] Read More
Given the alarming coverage of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, it is not surprising that we have had a number of people asking if it is safe to travel to South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and other destinations in Eastern and Southern Africa. The short answer is ‘yes – you can still safely travel […] Read More
Nevermind off the map, Namibia seems off the planet. With lunar-like desert landscapes, upside down trees, giant shifting sand dunes, vast abandoned canyons, shipwreck-riddled coasts and cracked white salt pans packed with African wildlife, it really is an out-of-this-world destination. Strangely beautiful and completely surreal, there’s a dreamlike quality to Namibia that will leave you […] Read More
Africa is hopelessly romantic, with an endless stock of sweeping savanna, a bottomless supply of starry skies and a generous sprinkling of postcard-perfect islands. So, if you’re looking for somewhere sensational to say ‘I do’ or you’re after a heavenly honeymoon hideaway, you’ve come to the right continent. It’s a brilliant place to live out […] Read More
