South Africa Travel News

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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The new Exclusive Getaways travel website now makes it easier than ever for discerning travel enthusiasts to find top South Africa travel and safari destinations.

Namaqualand flower tours - such as the one described here - take place in the South African spring, as the amazing flowers of Namakwaland depend on winter rainfall - and enough follow up rains...

‘The Gallery’ at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, proudly presents ‘Back From Paris’, an exhibition showcasing lithographs by renowned South African and French artists, held in collaboration with the Rendezvous Art Project.

RETOSA (Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa) discuss the implementation of a harmonised star grading scheme for accommodation establishments throughout southern Africa to be launched in 2015.

The 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of the multi award winning Huka Retreats, and home of the Grande Provence wines, invites guests to indulge in the Winter Chef’s Table.

An article that highlights international tourist numbers into South Africa and the fact that the many 'deals' currently on offer by hotels & lodges, and the competition between these establishments for business, equals good value for the traveller

The French government honoured S.T.Dupont once again with a commission to make a travel case as a wedding gift for Prince William and Catherine Middleton

Gorah Elephant Camp, the 5-star, luxury safari lodge situated in the famous Addo Elephant National Park, which is a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, has appointed Ross Buchanan as the Camp’s new General Manager.

The award-winning, private, luxury safari lodge, Camp Jabulani, Limpopo, a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, invites guests celebrating the significance of Father’s Day on Sunday 19, June 2011.

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito, renowned for its eco opulence, invites guests and day visitors to celebrate the significance of Father’s Day on Sunday, 19 June,

At the 2011 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, alias the wine world championship, held in Luxembourg this year, The Grande Provence 2006 received a GRANDE GOLD (Double Gold) medal.

‘The Owner’s Cottage’ at the 5-star, award-winning Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of Huka Retreats - has once again been nominated in the category of South Africa’s Leading Villa within the 2011 World Travel Awards.

The Gallery at the Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, welcomes legendary artist and author, Kai Lossgott with the launch of his new book on Sunday 15, May at 11h00, aptly called “Talking to the tree outside my window I sleep”.

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Touted as “A car certainly well worth waiting for” it its original ad Motor Classic, Cape Town is proud to announce its most recent acquisition of the 1916 Crossley bolstering its already formidable array of Classic cars.

The modern Xhosa people are a divided people. South Africa is still a developing country; in some ways highly developed, in others lacking. International Volunteers are given the opportunity to experience both sides of the modern Xhosa lifestyle.

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The Radisson Blu Hotel Port Elizabeth (South Africa), an 18-storey building on the Summerstand beachfront enjoyed occupancies in excess of 90% for this week.

South Africa Travel Online is launching an exciting “Cash for Content” campaign on 6 April 2011 in a bid to reward valued customers for their travel reviews and photos.

Carrier Celebrates 100th Destination Launch – ‘2 Tickets For Price Of 1’ Offer Airline Marks Milestone Achievement With Exclusive 48-Hour Promotion

If you are looking for a quiet little spot in the centre of Midrand to have a tasty lunch away from the office, I have to recommend the Constantia Hotel.

Biggest Ever Promotion In Airline’s 14-Year History Carrier Reveals Exciting Travel Offers To Mark Milestone Achievement

In the mid 1800’s, Durban was a frontier settlement, a ramshackle village sandwiched between two large swamps. The town stretched inland to a steep ridge named the Berea and was covered in forest which could only be entered along elephant paths.

Statistics SA has released tourism figures for December 2010 and the results point to a shift in traditional source markets, with some serious growth in Asian-Pacific visitors.

TravelQuotes.co.za allows you to submit your travel related request to 1 website while tourism suppliers bid for your business

South Africa is fast becoming a destination of choice for couples seeking IVF with donor eggs reports Gift ov life, South Africa's largest egg donation agency, assisting with third party reproduction.

The Heineken Cape to Rio Yacht Race has become an institution in Cape Town, since its inception in 1971.