The Travel Butlers Blog
For most of us the last 18 months have meant very little opportunity to travel abroad, and for long periods of time we have also been unable to even meet friends and family locally. This has now changed following the easing of international travel rules over recent weeks, including the removal of all African countries […] Read More
This week, we wanted to do a quick shout out about one of our favourite lodges – Inyati Game Lodge. Inyati are located in the world-famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve and set right on the Sand River with views across the river to the undulating Sabi Sand grassy plains. With just 11 rooms, you are […] Read More
AndBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve has an exciting new addition to its impressive list of safari experiences, with the introduction of the Ngala Treehouse. For guests who will be staying at either AndBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge or AndBeyond Ngala Tented camp, this luxurious private sanctuary adds a unique overnight wilderness experience that will create memories […] Read More
South Africa continues to offer outstanding value for money to visitors who are looking to explore the bustling heart of cosmopolitan Cape Town, discover new favourites on a tour of the winelands, or track the Big 5 on the safari of a lifetime in the Greater Kruger Park. As well a a breathtaking range of […] Read More
I have to admit….. I have been really lucky to have travelled often throughout my life, and now, living abroad in the UK, I have been able to explore and experience so many new places, however I always find myself drawn back to the Garden Route. Having grown up along the Southern coast of South […] Read More
Here is our quick guide to the Top Ten ‘essentials’ you need to include when packing to go on a safari. One important thing to note upfront is if you are flying by light aircraft to your safari destination, you have to pack everything into soft-sided bags – the luggage compartments in the planes used […] Read More
Here’s a top tip for anyone planning on going to South Africa on holiday next year – think about booking before Christmas if you can! Mid-December is always something of a slow period for holiday bookings as people (understandably) focus on the upcoming Christmas festivities…however as soon as the turkey has gone cold and the […] Read More
It’s Friday today so the team are generally in the ‘Feel Good Friday’ mood, but I received an email first thing that just really started the day off in the best possible way. It was from a client who had just been staying at Inyati Private Game Reserve, in the Sabi Sand, and who had […] Read More
Whilst one of the main advantages of time travel must be the ability to always book everything at the lowest possible price, even a Time Lord could not find a better time to book a South African safari holiday. That might sound ridiculous, but a quick look back through our records shows that many safari […] Read More
I watched Marley and Me last night (again), and unashamedly sobbed my heart out (again). Even my husband had a little tear in his eye. It got me thinking about just how strong the bond is between a pet and their owner, and then that led me onto how strong the bond is between a […] Read More
