Join Conservation Work at Thanda Safari
As part of Thanda Safari’s Big Five safari offering guests seeking a more immersive, impactful safari experience are invited to join in the conservation work being carried out daily…
Where to Go in June 2022
June is a great month for travelling. Northern Europe sees endless hours of sunshine while southern Europe seems to be exploding with music. There is even plenty to keep you…
Carbon Negative Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Luxury private game reserve, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has announced that it has been confirmed as carbon negative since 2018. Following an on-site assessment…
Healing Earth Opens Spa at Leeu Estates
The Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates has re-opened post lockdown under the management of the internationally-acclaimed South African spa and wellbeing brand Healing Earth…
South Africa to Reopen Borders
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will open its borders to international travel from 1 October. The move comes as the country enters national lockdown…
Kaapse Klopse (Cape Town Minstrel Carnival)
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, or Kaapse Klopse, is a festival held on 2 January each year, but in 2020 it is on 4 January. Also known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar (or Second New Year…
Watch Whale Sharks Off St Helena
Every year, the fascinating, remote volcanic island of St Helena, located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean becomes a hub of excitement. Locals and Blue Planet-inspired…
Wilderness Walking and Fly Camping Safaris
May to September in South Africa’s Eastern Cape are cool and crisp with very little rainfall, making for beautiful weather to set out on foot and explore the ridges and…
NH Adds Six Hotels to Green Key Eco Label
Sustainability is one of the main strategic values for NH Hotel Group, which prioritises innovation in order to develop eco-efficient solutions. NH Hotel Group’s…
Safaris: Not In the Guidebooks
Newly-launched British travel company Not In The Guidebooks has unveiled a selection of exclusive southern African wildlife and safari experiences, allowing independent travellers…
Reinventing the Blue Train, South Africa
Recently voted Africa’s Leading Luxury Train at the 2019 World Travel Awards, South Africa’s iconic Blue Train is reinventing itself too. Not only has its second train set been given a makeover and extension…
Discover Lesser-known Festivals This Autumn
From whale watching to hot air balloons and golde eagles, swap the tourist trap events for some more remote festivals across the globe this autumn. Hermanus Whale Festival (28-30 September) …
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