South Africa Travel News

The 2012 Put Foot Rally crew, Shake & Bake, are excited to announce MINI as the official vehicle sponsor for their 17 day adventure through Africa!

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

A team of Italtile employees and National Sea Rescue Institute volunteers will climb to the Roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise funds for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI).

Cape Town, South Africa – October 28, 2011 – Cape Town cycling has not only become extremely popular thanks to the spectacular scenery, but also because of the annual Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour held here.

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.

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

The 2012 Put Foot Rally crew, Shake & Bake, are excited to announce MINI as the official vehicle sponsor for their 17 day adventure through Africa!

The annual Relais & Châteaux cocktail party took place on Friday, 11 May 2012.

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.

Latest information on Camp Jabulani and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

The 5-star Hotel Izulu in Ballito will be hosting it’s first ‘street party’ to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Friday, 1 June 2012.

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.

Please see the latest information on Indaba 2012 on the 5-star Hotel Izulu, based in Ballito, which focuses on furthering their eco initiatives.

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.

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’.

For many people, a shark attack is their worst nightmare. Since the release of Jaws, even seeing a shark fin in the water, sets chills down most people’s spine. Here are 5 ways of a minimizing your risk of a shark attack.

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.

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.

Uganda is often referred to as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ – and it is not difficult understand why. This beautiful country is full of varying yet rarely visited national parks.

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 team of Italtile employees and National Sea Rescue Institute volunteers will climb to the Roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise funds for the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI).

SA Senior Travel offers tailor made luxury safaris and tours, exclusively for senior citizens, to the most exciting destinations in Southern Africa

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

Peter Tempelhoff, Group Executive Chef for The Collection by Liz McGrath, was awarded the prestigious status of Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef.

‘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.

Hippo Hollow Hotel Country Estate, Hazyview recently received a bronze award for ‘The Best Hotel in Africa’ during the annual Virgin Holidays World Travel Market (WTM) Awards Ceremony held in London this week.

Cape Town, South Africa – October 28, 2011 – Cape Town cycling has not only become extremely popular thanks to the spectacular scenery, but also because of the annual Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour held here.

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.

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.

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.

‘The Restaurant’ at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek has yet again been presented with the prestigious ‘American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award’.

The Diners Club Winelist Awards 2011 has presented the prestigious 5-star Kurland Hotel, a proud Relais & Châteaux member property, situated near Plettenberg Bay with a Platinum Award for its outstanding new wine list.

Adding to the successful trilogy of the celebrated Grand properties in South Africa, Grand Café, Camps Bay presents her ‘Grand Room’ in preparation for Summer 2011.

The Mayan Calendar end date is being hotly debated around the world. Many believe that it will have a major impact on our lives globally from the end of the world scenario to some believeing in no change at all. What do you think is going to happen?