The Travel Butlers Blog
Camp Jabulani in Hoedspruit has won the ‘Leading Eco-Retreat’ category at the Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards 2008, the prestigious travel awards that celebrate and reward the rich diversity of retreats throughout Africa and assist in promoting the continent as a prime destination for first class world travel. The category recognises the retreat that […] Read More
The Times is reporting that British model Katie Price, also known as Jordan, and singer Peter André have renewed their wedding vows at the Thornybush Game Lodge near the Great Kruger Park. Nic Griffin, chief executive of the Thornybush Group, said the couple appeared very much in love: “They basically wanted to crush the rumours […] Read More
Last week the British Lions unveiled the 2009 version of their famous red jersey.For the fourth tour in succession, sportswear manufacturers Adidas have been responsible for the design of the shirt which will be a major seller in the shops, with an estimated 50,000 supporters heading to South Africa next June.You can see the shirt and […] Read More
We are delighted to be able to offer 3 nights for the price of 2 for people booking a safari in the malaria-free Lalibela Reserve between 1 November and 31 January (excluding 15 December to 10 January inclusive.). Lalibela is a 7,500 hectare Big 5 reserve near Port Elizabeth and the Garden Route, and this […] Read More
Great news for anyone thinking about taking advantage of the weak Rand to visit Amakhosi Safari Lodge. Travel Butlers are pleased to be able to offer this lodge at a special rate for the next two months of only R1700 per person per night – this is down from the regular price of R2850, and represents […] Read More
We were excited to hear about 4 new lion cubs near the Amakhosi and Mkuze Falls Lodges, alothough unfortunately we did not see them ourselves during our recent visit as mum was still hiding them. They have come out of hiding now, and as you can see they are undeniably adorable! These cubs can be seen […] Read More
Our new interactive map of cape town hotels will allow visitors to our site to zoom in on particular areas and properties, and view a picture and key information in a pop-up window before deciding where they might like to stay. The map uses the familiar Google Maps format, and allows you to scroll and zoom-in, […] Read More
British Airways’ South Africa routes are doing well despite the current global slowdown, and the airline will be adding five more flights between Johannesburg and London for 2010, says BA chairman Martin Broughton. “The immediate outlook for our South African routes is reasonably encouraging, and the 2010 World Cup should bolster demand from at least […] Read More
This week has seen the South African Rand fall close to record 5-year lows against the British pound (GBP), the US Dollar, and the Euro. This is great news for holiday makers as this makes accommodation and safaris across the region cheaper at a time when many people are looking to save money where they can, […] Read More
The Daily Mail is reporting that the FA have chosen Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna as their preferred base for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Although we are only half way through the qualifying process, accommodation for the World Cup will be hard to come by closer to the time, and England’s […] Read More
