The Travel Butlers Blog
Our recommended operators for whale watching and shark cage diving in the Hermanus area are Dyer Island Cruises & Marine Dynamics, who have just received certification from Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA). Dyer Island Cruises focuses on offering clients personal experiences with whales and dolphins around the Dyer Island region in the Western Cape while Marine Dynamics […] Read More
The Cableway Restaurant on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town will be closed for refurbishments for three months from 14 April 2008. During the closure, visitors can obtain refreshments from the Bistro at the Upper Cable Station.
The luxurious 5* Cape Grace, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s bustling Waterfront area, has won several awards recently. Firstly, the January 2008 issue of the US Travel + Leisure magazine announced the world’s top 500 hotels as rated by their readers and global team of reporters. The hotel achieved recognition as the 20th best hotel in […] Read More
We have added new photos to our pages on a number of popular hotels and guest houses on the Garden Route. The updated pictures are for: African Oceans Augusta Bay Bay Tree House Bella Sombra Guest House Cottage Pie Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Fynbos Ridge Cottages Fynbos Ridge Country House Ichibi Lodge Knysna Tonquani […] Read More
CC Africa has almost completed its R20m refurbishment on Phinda Mountain Lodge in the Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. The upgraded lodge now features 25 new suites, 18 of which are already open to guests, as well as transformed guest areas. The new suites comprise an en-suite bathroom, private sitting area, veranda with private plunge […] Read More
The South African Airways arrivals lounge at Johannesburg OR Tambo International has been temporarily closed due to construction. The departure lounge is open as normal.Business-class, Platinum and Gold Voyager members will be accommodated at the Airport Sun InterContinental Hotel’s exclusive Premier Club. Features of the lounge include full hot breakfast, reading rooms and business facilities. SAA […] Read More
We have received notification from North West Parks & Tourism Board that the park entrance fees into the Pilanesberg National Park have been increased as follows: Adults: from R20.00 to R45.00 per person Pensioners: from R15.00 to R20.00 per person Children: from R15.00 to R20.00 per person Vehicles: remains unchanged at R15.00 per vehicle This will effect all […] Read More
Our congratulations go to everyone at the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa on winning the TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice Award for BEST LUXURY – AFRICA TRAVELERS CHOICE DESTINATION. Selected by the largest travel community in the world, The TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice Awards showcase the hotels who have earned their distinction from real travelers rather than journalists or travel […] Read More
With Cape Town set to bask in baking sunshine this coming weekend (temperatures tomorrow are expected to reach 38°C / 100°F!), we have added new and updated photos for a number 4* & 5* hotels and guest houses in and around the city. The updated pictures are for: Alta Bay Ambassador Hotel Atholl House Atlanticview Villa Bali […] Read More
The Lowveld area around the Kruger Park is often overlooked by visitors focused on getting to their safari, however there are many interesting attractions including scenic drives, animal rehabiliation and welfare centres, and cultural attractions that make staying a few days in the area very worthwhile if your schedule allows time for it. The small village […] Read More
