The Travel Butlers Blog
We have just been informed that as from 1st November 2010, South African Airways will cease to fly between Durban and Cape Town. The route will instead be covered by Mango, one of the few low-cost airlines in South Africa. Mango offer extremely competitive rates, so this will be, I am sure, a benefit to […] Read More
For December and January only, guests wanting to stay in Port Elizabeth can enjoy 3 nights at the King Edward Hotel for the price of just 2. Discover originality and authencity of the Edwardian Era during your stay at the King Edward Hotel. This golden era with its elegance is captured here in the hotel, […] Read More
The Spittle Tree is also locally referred to as the Raining or Crying Tree as sometimes it can appear to have water falling from it, even in the most driest conditions … As with the majority of ‘weird’ things, there is a simple explanation (sometimes life can be so boring and practical). So what is […] Read More
The last in our folklore series … I do hope you have enjoyed these stories ! Why the Zebra has a Stripy Coat The Creator originally made all the animals the same. After a while, the animals became bored with all looking alike, and asked if The Creator could do something to help them. The […] Read More
A lot of rangers will also try to educate their guests not only about the wildlife, but also about the many different plants that are found in the African bush. A very popular bush to stop by and talk about is the Magic Guarri bush, or to give it is proper name – Euclea divinorum. […] Read More
A lovely tale ! The Waterbuck’s White Circle One very dark night, a mother Waterbuck was grazing near the Tribesman’s wooden hut with her young calf. The Tribesman had been very busy that day, painting his hut white, and had left the tin of white paint outside his door ready to continue his work the […] Read More
The Winchester Mansions Hotel embodies the charm and gracious hospitality of a bygone era. However, this is REALLY true now, as for any NEW bookings taken for a stay here in any room type from 1st October 2010 until end September 2011 – you will be charged at 2008 rates ! Travel Butlers believe that […] Read More
Book to stay in a Marina Room at the One&Only Cape Town between now and the end of February, and receive a COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to an Island Superior Room (subject to availability at the time of booking), plus receive 2 for 1 Spa treatments (including a complimentary ESPA gift bag), 2 for 1 Golf green […] Read More
The Shumbalala Game Lodge is an exclusive 5* lodge set in the Thornybush Game Reserve, which comprises of 11,500 hectares of fenced prime game viewing territory. Home to the Big 5 as well as a variety of other African wildlife, exciting morning and afternoon guided game drives with experienced rangers track the wildlife through the […] Read More
Just 2 minutes’ leisurely walk from Central Beach, Bay Lodge is a 6 room designer boutique beach lodge. It offers an unbeatable location, magnificent views, tranquil contemporary beach décor and a roof terrace with jacuzzi and BBQ facilities. Ease gently into the day with a generous, scrumptious breakfast served on the verandah with it’s spectacular […] Read More
