South Africa Travel News

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.

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).

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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.

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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?

In 1991 South Africa was the first country in the world to label the Great White Shark as a protected species and has since then been leading the world in trying to learn more about this remarkable ocean dwelling predator.

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

Relais & Châteaux, an international collection of exquisite, individually owned and operated hotels, was awarded three Leading Edge Awards by readers of American Express Publishing’s Executive Travel magazine.

New Zealand is playing host to the sporting spectacle of the year, the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and Relais & Châteaux invites you to experience the event via its six exceptional hotels and lodges.

Cape Town Tourism is set to co-host the fourth annual eTourism Africa Summit taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on the 15th and 16th of September 2011.

World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September each year as a day earmarked by the United Nations to celebrate tourism and its social, economic and environmental benefits.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, a leader in private research and breeding facilities for endangered species in South Africa, recently released two male cheetahs, of an original coalition of eight, into a boma at the Blue Canyon Conservancy.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) is proud to launch its new Community Art Gallery, forming part of the Centre’s extensive and exciting community development programmes.

The award-winning, 5-star luxury safari lodge Camp Jabulani, Limpopo, a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, is proud to launch two new sustainable projects.

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On Saturday 23 July, Hotel Izulu in Ballito, in conjunction with Domaine Des Dieux will host a food and wine afternoon by the pool with live jazz music from 12:00 – 16:00.

Seasons in Africa has relaunced Waterbuck Private Camp in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Fit for the most demanding and discerning clients, Waterbuck offers the ultimate self contained game lodge experience.

Award winning Hotel Izulu, the only five-star Hotel in Ballito, has awarded the sales and marketing contract to African Hotels and Adventures (AHA), the tourism property management company of Tourvest’s Accommodation and Activities division.

Every year, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of the Huka Retreats, participates in the much anticipated and world renowned Bastille Festival, taking place in Franschhoek this year from 16 - 17 July 2011.

Hailed by Classic & Sports Car Magazine (UK) and Motor Klassik (Germany) as one of the “Top Five Classic Car Rental Companies worldwide” Ulrich Walter, owner of Motor Classic Cape Town announces their Summer 2011 “Week long Classic Car Rally”

The journey of Mantis began back in 1992 and was founded by its current chairman Adrian Gardiner.The group consists of five star boutique hotels, game reserves, eco experiences, luxury yachts and extraordinary rail journeys.

Rhino poaching in South Africa (Africa) has increased dramatically. The rhino, one of the most powerful symbols of Africa & elite member of Africa's Big Five is under threat. Read why, the facts & stats, success stories & what you can do to help.

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Cape Town has been shortlisted for the World Design Capital 2014. From a team of 56 hopeful’s, Cape Town now stands alongside just two other world cities; Dublin and Bilbao in the race to earn the World Design Capital title.

"It is absolutely necessary for destinations to actively and continuously present themselves to potential visitors with a strong brand positioning and compelling message to create sustainable demand from a cross-section of markets."

August and September are best for Cape West Coast flowers tours in South Africa. The tour will take you through the Boland, Swartland, Langebaan and West Coast...

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