The Travel Butlers Blog
Can you believe we are half-way through the year already – it seems like only yesterday I was hanging my stocking out for Santa! So with 2015 well under way, and 2016 rapidly approaching, now might be the time to tick a few things off your Africa bucket list. Reason 1 to Go To Africa […] Read More
Not only is South Africa home to the traditional Big Five – it’s also home to the Marine Big Five. The foaming waves surrounding the stunning coastline are quite simply heaving with life, so if you’re dippy about dolphins, you’re in for a whale of a time. The two oceans that crash together off the […] Read More
If you are looking for a last minute inspiration to get away for a week, take a look at this 6 night/7 day tour that we are offering. With only a few places left, now is the time to ask us to book your place on this escorted trip, which starts in Cape Town and […] Read More
Whale watching is one of the highlights of a trip to South Africa, and especially now, between the months of September and October, daily sightings of these majestic creatures are the norm. Don’t quote me on that, however, as this is wildlife, so NOTHING can every be 100% guaranteed! The most common whale to spot […] Read More
Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the Western Capes. The peak time, when daily sightings are virtually guaranteed, is during September and October. Humpbacks and Bryde’s whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from boat, is the Southern Right whale. […] Read More
Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the Western Cape, and Hermanus and Gansbaai are the 2 main areas for whale watching, either boat-based or land-based. The first Southern Right whale has been spotted in Walker Bay at Hermanus, so this is now officially the start of the whale watching season ! Having […] Read More
Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the Western Cape. Humpbacks and Bryde’s whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from boat, is the Southern Right whale. These majestic giants migrate to the South African waters from the Antarctic Ocean to […] Read More
We recently had a presentation from the owner of Grootbos, and I have to say, what a simply stunning property. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is spectacularly situated on the fynbos and forest clad hills overlooking the whale-watching haven of Walker Bay. Guests here stay in absolute comfort in either the Forest Lodge, or families are […] Read More
Stay 4 nights in a Superior Sea-Facing Room at the luxurious 5* Twelve Apostles and Spa, and receive one complimentary night at the superb Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The luxurious 5* Twelve Apostles Hotel lies poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her […] Read More
It’s whale-watching season in South Africa! Every year, around September, Southern Right whales gather along South Africa’s coast to mate and thousands of tourists flock to watch them. South Africa’s whale route stretches for nearly 2,000 km from Doringbaai, south of Cape Town, to Durban. Popular viewing spots include Lambert’s Bay, the Cape Peninsula, False […] Read More
