The Travel Butlers Blog
After a period where the weather over much of South Africa was cool , wet and blustery, and there was severe flooding in some areas such as the Garden Route, it appears that normal service has been resumed just in time for the Christmas and New Year peak. Cape Town is due to enjoy clear […] Read More
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients and suppliers from all at Travel Butlers. We will be running a skeleton staff between Christmas and New Year as follows: 24th December – Open until 2pm 25th/26th December – Closed 27th/28th December – Open as usual 29th/30th December – Closed 31st December – Open […] Read More
BRITISH Airways’ passengers have rated Cape Town as one of the top 10 places to visit this holiday season. Based on bookings received, Cape Town was the 8th most popular long-haul destination to fly to on Christmas Day. Topping the list is New York, followed by Paris in 2nd place. Other cities included in the list are […] Read More
We are delighted to confirm that Lion Sands have announced that they will be repeating their special offer of 3 complimentary nights at the 5* Cape Cadogan in the heart of Cape Town for all guests who stay 3 nights at either River Lodge or Ivory Lodge between May and the end of August next year. […] Read More
For the 10th consecutive year, Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been awarded the World’s Leading Safari and Game Reserve and the World’s Leading Conservation Company at the prestigious World Travel Awards gala ceremony. On receiving the 2 awards the CEO, Adrian Gardiner said: “We are very proud to have been recognized as the best by our […] Read More
We have just revamped the Garden Route section on our website, to hopefully make it more ‘user friendly’. We now include more general information about what there is to see and do, including a comprehensive guide to family fun, golf courses and beaches, as well as the ability to search on accommodation in the major […] Read More
It has been announced yesterday that Nationwide Airlines are able to issue airline tickets again. Long-haul flights between Johannesburg and London-Gatwick have now resumed and limited domestic flights have started again from last Sunday.
We have recently updated the information for the Rhino Walking Safaris concession in the southern part of the Kruger Park (access via Paul Kruger Gate). Rhino Post Safari Lodge offers fully inclusive rates including accommodation, meals, teas & coffees and game drives with optional safari walks also offered. Rhino Plains Camp rates are fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, cold […] Read More
Tracey & Paul Campbell of Travel Butlers were delighted to attend a recent event held at the South African Embassy in London hosted by the Mantis Collection, South African Airways and The South Africa FIFA World Cup Organising Committee. The 120+ guests from the travel industry were treated to many fascinating speakers including Virginia McKenna […] Read More
We have updated our weather and climate pages for South Africa and Namibia to include 3 day weather forecasts for key desinations. The forecasts come from the BBC and can be seen by following the links below: South Africa Climate & Weather Forecast Namibia Climate & Weather Forecast Please note that the availability of forecasts […] Read More
