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The Eastern Cape region is one of the most popular safari holiday destinations in South Africa. The main reason it is such a perennial favourite is that it enables visitors to combine an outstanding safari experience with a trip to one of Africa’s most vibrant and exciting cities – Cape Town. You will find that […] 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
We are proud to work with the likes of Thanda Private Game Reserve, who are situated approximately 300 km north of Durban. This Big 5 reserve has played an active role for many years in rhino conservation initiatives, and are totally supporting World Rhino Day, which was held on Saturday to promote the cause worldwide […] Read More
Table Mountain If the weather is beautiful – go up Table Mountain immediately! This really is one of the main highlights of Cape Town, and even if it is a beautiful morning sometimes in the afternoon a cloud can descend on the top of the mountain – it looks like a white tablecloth laying over […] Read More
We found out a few weeks ago that Travel Butlers had been nominated for the SATOA ‘Best Tour Operator ‘award. SATOA are the industry body that promote travel to Africa and the Indian Ocean, and this award was being run this year in recognition of companies who provide outstanding products and services to their clients. […] Read More
One of the more frequent questions we get asked by our customers when they are in the early stages of planning their safari holiday is ‘Should we do the safari at the start or the end of the trip?’. It is, of course, a personal decision and choice, but I always tend to advise doing […] Read More
Last year, my husband went over to Germany to enjoy the annual Bierfest in Munich (he also claims that it was mainly for the golf that he went for, but somehow I just don’t believe him). This year, however, he could travel to Cape Town instead, as they are hosting their own Bierfest from Thursday […] Read More
What are you doing in support of this extremely worthwhile cause? International Rhino Day is being held this year on 22 September. It’s cause? To stop the barbaric and illegal trade in rhino horn, and to promote global rhino conservation issues. Rhino horn is believed by some to have medicinal purposes, such as a miracle […] 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
Like many other people, you may well have dreamt of experiencing a South African safari; at least once in your life. Fortunately, the multitude of options and locations now makes this dream far more achievable than it once was. Of course, if you are new to the world of safari holidays then there may well […] Read More
