Travel Butlers are delighted to offer our customers a simply wonderful deal for a 3 night safari in the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjoining the Kruger National Park.

Book a 2 night stay at either Lion Sands River Lodge OR Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, and the 3rd night will be free of charge ! This fabulous offer is valid for travel between now and the end of January 2011 (excluding the World Cup period and over Xmas / New Year).

The Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in the southern portion of the 65,000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an area well known for its spectacular game viewing. The reserve has exclusive access to the Sabie River, which is central to why Lion Sands delivers an incomparable safari experience.

Call us now on 0845 838 2450 to check availability, or by email to tracey.campbell@travelbutlers.com, or follow these links to enquire about the offers via our website :

Lion Sands River Lodge - Stay for 3 / Pay for 2
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge - Stay for 3 / Pay for 2

Now this is a REAL turn up for the books !!

Gondwana Game Reserve are running a Special Offer during the World Cup period … one of the very few places, indeed, it may be the ONLY place, to do this ! Hats off to them for recognising this great marketing opportunity !

Anyway, between 1st June 2010 and 31st July 2010, guests can stay at Gondwana for 3 nights, and only pay for 2 !

The Gondwana Game Reserve is one of the first and only authentic Big 5 private game reserves in the Western Cape, located 15 km west of Mossel Bay. Set on 10,000 hectares of dramatic terrain consisting of open grass plains, indigenous fynbos and undulating valleys surrounded by the Outeniqua Mountains, the Gondwana Game Reserve will be uniquely different to any other safari destination in South Africa.

The setting is remote yet easily accessible to the Garden Route, with its beautiful beaches and some of the best golf courses in the world, and only 3.5 hours from Cape Town. The area is also well known for its moderate year-round climate.

Safaris are conducted in open game viewing vehicles in the Big 5 malaria-free reserve, and horse-back safaris will be possible in a fenced off area of the reserve.

The iconic 5* Mount Nelson Hotel, in the leafy suburb of Oranjezicht in Cape Town, is offering a Stay for 4 Nights, Only Pay for 3 for any new bookings between now and the end of August (excluding the World Cup period).

Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain and set in 9 acres of lush gardens, the Mount Nelson Hotel is one of Cape Town’s most established and distinguished hotels, offering unparalleled tradition, history and luxury.

The Hotel boasts 4 individual accommodation wings, each with its own unique character, private gardens and facilities.

The Superior rooms are spacious and elegant, and the Luxury rooms have an understated old-world charm, with views of the magnificent gardens, Table Mountain or a balcony overlooking a tinkling fountain courtyard. For guests requiring more spacious accommodation, the Junior Suites consist of a bedroom with a large lounge area, and the Deluxe Suites have a separate living and dining area.

For anyone holidaying in Cape Town between now and the end of May, why not take advantage of this superb offer from O on Kloof, a luxury boutique hotel situated in the vibrant Bantry Bay area of Cape Town.

The offers are Stay for 3 nights, only Pay for 2 nights, OR Stay for 4 nights, only Pay for 3 nights.

Guests can choose from 8 individually decorated suites. When not exploring the sights, you can arrange a spa treatment, work out in the private gym, swim a few laps in the heated indoor pool or enjoy a quiet corner of the landscaped gardens. For a superb way to end your day, there is no better place to unwind other than on your private deck - the perfect spot from which to watch the sun set and the city lights come to life below.

Contact us now to enquire about availability !

Travel Butlers are delighted to announce that they are running a Special Offer during April and May for anyone wanting to go on safari in the Eastern Cape.

For this limited period ONLY, guests wanting to stay at either Bukela Lodge OR Hlosi Lodge, in the 7,000 malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve, can stay here for only R2,350 per person per night (versus a published rate of R2,760 per person per night).

This rate includes your accommodation, all meals, teas, snacks and 2 daily safaris and guided walks per day.

A single supplement of 50% applies. Children are also welcome at Hlosi Lodge.

The Amakhala Game Reserve is less than an hours drive from Port Elizabeth. The abundant wildlife includes lion, cheetah, black and white rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra and buffalo.

Stay for 3 nights for the price of 2 at Tanda Tula Safari Camp in the 60,000 hectare Timbavati Game Reserve, which is adjacent to the Kruger National Park. This offer is valid for travel up until the end of May 2010.

One of the most luxurious tented safari camps in South Africa, guests at Tanda Tula can enjoy a true bush experience, with plenty of opportunity to view the huge diversity of wildlife that Africa has to offer, including the Big 5.

Early morning and evening safaris are conducted in open Land Rovers, and daily walks are offered with professional rangers and trackers.

Stay for 3 nights for the price of 2 at Dungbeetle River Lodge near the Addo Elephant National Park between 1st August 2010 and 31st October 2010.

Dungbeetle River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Sundays River alongside the Addo Elephant National Park entrance. There are 6 large, safari type en-suite bedrooms, with old world furnishings and subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial African feel.

Each room has a television and honesty fridge. An expansive deck overlooking the river and sand dunes is an ideal to relax, enjoy your breakfast and take in the beauty of the tranquil setting.

The malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park is one of the most scenic National Parks in South Africa, with rolling green hills covered in thick, lush vegetation, most of it evergreen, so it is attractive at whatever time of year you visit.

Today, it is home to over 450 elephants, who roam freely among the 125,000 hectare reserve alongside the rare black rhino, zebra, kudu and red hartebeest, as well as over 400 bird species - and not forgetting the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.

Addo has the greatest density of elephant per square kilometre in Africa, and offers some wonderful elephant viewing opportunities.

Looking for an Easter getaway ?

Pebble Beach Guest House are offering a Stay for 4 nights, Pay for 3 over this period only.

This is an exclusive upmarket guest house, offering a great escape and a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings. The 25th green of the Hermanus Golf Course forms part of the front lawn, and a pathway from the back garden leads you into the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

Pebble Beach offers exclusive accommodation with 6 innovative designer bedrooms, each with its own finely appointed bathroom and furnished balcony.

A crystal-clear pool is situated amongst wild olive trees in a sun drenched courtyard.

Contact us now to check the availability and make a booking for you !

For anyone planning their South African holiday in advance, it is so refreshing to have just heard that the Amakhala Game Reserve have announced that they are HOLDING their current 2010 rates throughout 2011.

They are also going to continue to offer the excellent Special Offer deal of Stay for 4 Nights, Pay for 3 during January, February, March and April 2011, and during the low season months of May, June, July, August and September 2011 they are offering a Stay for 3 nights, Only Pay for 2 deal.

All in all - a winner all round for anyone wanting to experience exciting game drives in search of the Big 5 in a malaria-free environment !

Call us now to make your booking …. why wait any longer !!

Stay for 5 nights for the price of 4 at More Quarters Apartments in Cape Town. Offer valid for travel between 1 December 2010 and 31 January 2011 (but excluding travel over the Christmas and New Period between 20th December 2010 and 7th January 2011).

The More Quarters apartments are conveniently located just off fashionable Kloof Street, with some of Cape Towns’ finest restaurants just a leisurely stroll away. Enjoy the buzz and breakfast at an array of street side cafes, and be pampered by the committed staff during your stay here.

Guests can choose from luxury one or 2 bedroomed apartments, or Redcliffe House, which has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.