South Africa Tourism News

The world renowned Shamwari Group in conjunction with the international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation, is proud to announce it is also now a sponsor of the Pride of Cape Town.

Learn how to find and photograph the exciting wildlife of Etosha National Park on your next Southern African safari.

It was announced today that Cape Town is the official World Design Capital for 2014, winning the accolade from competing shortlisted candidates Bilbao, Spain and Dublin, Ireland.

After a busy year, Lorraine Jenks, queen of 'green' and founder of the online hospitality directories Hotelstuff/Greenstuff, has again successfully initiated a new industry event.

On Saturday 24 Sept, the WESSA Lowveld Region was stunned at the overwhelming success of the inaugural Concert for Conservation held at the Casterbridge Car Museum.

Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town is one of the Cape's most popular extreme tourist activities.

Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, part of the award-winning Shamwari Group, has received the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award by tripadvisor.

Part of Shamwari Group, Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth, proudly unveils the new Villa Lobengula.

The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate is now offering a Bed & Breakfast option.

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek has appointed Darren Badenhorst as its new Executive Chef.

Escape on a Garden Route golfing adventure at The Plettenberg Bay Hotel

Latest information on Camp Jabulani and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Part of Shamwari Group, the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on Route 62, close to Cape Town, has recently celebrated its 101 sightings of the critically endangered Riverine Rabbit.

Latest information on Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek

Kurland Hotel’s new look as well as conference facilities.

The latest information for Indaba 2012 on the Relais & Châteaux Association.

Tripadvisor’s Top 25 World Destinations list for 2012 has been released, with Olympic-ready London taking the top spot and last year’s winner, Cape Town, coming in 23rd, whilst also being voted second favourite destination in Africa.

The CILECT Congress 2012 will be hosted by AFDA, the South African School of Motion Pictures and Live Performance, in Cape Town from Tuesday, May 1 – Friday, May 4 2012 at the Southern Sun Cape Sun.

Part of Shamwari Group, Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the Eastern Cape, recently hosted the Merrist Wood College students from the UK who took part in the unique Shamwari Conservation Experience.

The Relais & Châteaux Association held a Grand Chef Dinner on 16 April 2012 in New York which our very own Grand Chef Peter Tempelhoff attended.

Part of Shamwari Group, Jock Safari Lodge, situated in the southern area of the Kruger National Park, has given a name change to the existing ‘Little Jock’ lodge to ‘Fitzpatrick’s at Jock’.

The 5-star luxury safari lodge in Hoedspruit, Camp Jabulani and its sister property, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre have launched a new Eco-Project.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and Camp Jabulani celebrated Earth Hour by conducting it’s newly formed Environmental Management Committee meeting by candle light.

Part of Shamwari Group, Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the Eastern Cape, near Port Elizabeth, continues to grow its various staff and community projects with multiple new initiatives.

Cape Town Tourism and Durban Tourism have finalised a marketing project with National Geographic as part of an agreement to partner marketing of the two cities.

Part of Shamwari Group, Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth has once again been nominated for five awards in the prestigious World Travel Awards.

The world renowned Shamwari Group in conjunction with the international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation, is proud to announce it is also now a sponsor of the Pride of Cape Town.

Learn how to find and photograph the exciting wildlife of Etosha National Park on your next Southern African safari.

Spend 3 nights on safari at Shamwari Game Reserve (Eastern Cape, South Africa) and get your wedding for free! Shamwari have incorporated a wedding list choc-full of items included in your free wedding.

Cape Town is, on an official as well as entrepreneurial level, incorporating design into its urban and social planning, and two forthcoming events in particular explore the important role of design in our future.

Grand Africa presents its ‘2012 Grand Menus’ at all three Grand establishments – Grand Café & Beach, Granger Bay, Grand Café & Room, Camps Bay including the new Sandbar menu, and Grand Café & Rooms, Plettenberg Bay.

Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, situated in the Klein Karoo, outside Cape Town, both part of the Shamwari Group, present a unique walking experience called the ‘Explorer Camp’.

Shamwari Game Reserve is proud to have walked away as winners of the ‘World’s Leading Conservation Company 2011’ and the ‘World’s Leading Safari & Game Reserve 2011’’.

A fantastic way to discover the beautiful country that is South Africa. A guided tour will lead the group of cyclists along a route full of beautiful landscapes, culturally fascinating people and wild animals in their natural habitat.

Johannesburg, South Africa – November 29, 2011 – Johannesburg car hire services received an injection of professionalism with the addition of the Woodford Group.

The orphaned rhino calf, named Tanner 2, that survived the horrific poaching incident last month at Shamwari Game Reserve unfortunately died yesterday.

The orphaned rhino calf, named Tanner 2, that survived the horrific poaching incident last week at Shamwari Game Reserve.

‘The Gallery’ at the award-winning Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, is proud to host ‘The Unisa Cape Town Final Year Student Exhibition’ on Sunday, 20 November at 11h00.

The Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is deeply saddened to announce that it has tragically lost an adult female rhino cow which was tranquillised and the horn gruesomely removed by poachers.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) is proud to launch an exclusive 7-day conservation programme.

Camp Jabulani, prepares for the festive season with an exclusive Sundowner Snack menu, created by Head Chef duo, Andre Gerber and Chere Morgia, that offers festive inspired ingredients presented in a unique snack/canapé style.

Perfectly situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate presents guests with superb food and wine experiences over the festive season.

The Relais & Châteaux Association has announced new Route du Bonheur (route of happiness) itineraries that offer guests the opportunity to experience the Southern, East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands region in all its diversity.

It was announced today that Cape Town is the official World Design Capital for 2014, winning the accolade from competing shortlisted candidates Bilbao, Spain and Dublin, Ireland.

At a SITE Crystal Awards luncheon held recently in Las Vegas, the Fuji Xerox Top Tier programme, operated by Dragonfly Africa, was chosen as a 2011 Site Crystal Award winner in the category Best Destination Based Experiential Travel Program.

5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito’s best loved eco boutique hotel, has enhanced its existing eco-initiatives incorporated throughout the Hotel.

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek receives further international recognition at the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Golden Orb Tours founded by Gareth Robbins, a qualified Field Guide and Tour Guide, is now offering unique guided nature walks and hikes on the Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay.

After a busy year, Lorraine Jenks, queen of 'green' and founder of the online hospitality directories Hotelstuff/Greenstuff, has again successfully initiated a new industry event.

On Saturday 24 Sept, the WESSA Lowveld Region was stunned at the overwhelming success of the inaugural Concert for Conservation held at the Casterbridge Car Museum.

Perfectly situated near the unspoiled beach resort of Plettenberg Bay, the 5-star Kurland Hotel a Relais & Châteaux member property, has launched its à la carte Summer menu available for lunch and dinner, created by leading Head Chef Leon Coetzee.

‘The Gallery’ at the award-winning Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, proudly presents a solo exhibition, ‘Cultural Contrasts’, by celebrated Pretoria-based artist, Willie van Rensburg.

Following the success of the Relais & Châteaux application for the iPhone, downloaded more than 45,000 times, an application for Blackberry is now available which is just as functional and practical.

South African safari specials offer an opportunity to take advantage of special travel offers which provide luxury South African safaris for less, contact Exclusive Getaways for the latest safari specials.

Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve is honoured to have been nominated as one of the Best Luxury Adventure Holidays in the World for 2012.

At the 2011 Diner’s Club Winelist Awards, the 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito, has once again been awarded Platinum status for its extensive wine list. This is the second consecutive year that the Hotel has won an award.