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Africa Safari Holiday News

Africa Safari Holiday News

The Travel Butlers Blog

African Safari And Beach Holiday News

New Leopards introduced to Born Free Foundation at Shamwari

Tracey Campbell - January 7, 2008

On Monday 7 January, His Serene Highness Prince Albert, will officially hand over 2 leopards to the Founder of the Born Free Foundation and actress and wildlife campaigner, Virginia McKenna OBE.   The leopards will be sedated in preparation for transfer to their new African home; the Born Free Sanctuary at the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve in […] Read More


Combining Cape Town with an African Safari

Paul Campbell - January 3, 2008

With Cape Town, Kruger and much of South Africa basking in temperatures around 30°C as the UK endures it’s first really cold snap of the winter, more and more people are starting to plan their winter holiday or look ahead to a summer safari. One of the questions we are most frequently asked is “what is […] Read More


South Africa Basks in Warm Sunshine Over The Holidays

Paul Campbell - December 27, 2007

After a period where the weather over much of South Africa was cool , wet and blustery,  and there was severe flooding in some areas such as the Garden Route, it appears that normal service has been resumed just in time for the Christmas and New Year peak. Cape Town is due to enjoy clear […] Read More


Christmas Opening Hours

Paul Campbell - December 21, 2007

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year  to all our clients and suppliers from all at Travel Butlers. We will be running a skeleton staff between Christmas and New Year as follows: 24th December – Open until 2pm 25th/26th December – Closed 27th/28th December – Open as usual 29th/30th December – Closed 31st December – Open […] Read More


Cape Town is one of the Top 10 Places to Visit

Tracey Campbell - December 18, 2007

BRITISH Airways’ passengers have rated Cape Town as one of the top 10 places to visit this holiday season. Based on bookings received, Cape Town was the 8th most popular long-haul destination to fly to on Christmas Day. Topping the list is New York, followed by Paris in 2nd place. Other cities included in the list are […] Read More


Lion Sands Confirm Cape Cadogan Offer for 2008

Paul Campbell - December 17, 2007

We are delighted to confirm that Lion Sands have announced that they will be repeating their special offer of 3 complimentary nights at the 5* Cape Cadogan in the heart of Cape Town for all guests who stay 3 nights at either River Lodge or Ivory Lodge between May and the end of August next year. […] Read More


Shamwari Win 2 Prestigious Awards

Tracey Campbell - December 13, 2007

For the 10th consecutive year, Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been awarded the World’s Leading Safari and Game Reserve and the World’s Leading Conservation Company at the prestigious World Travel Awards gala ceremony. On receiving the 2 awards the CEO, Adrian Gardiner said: “We are very proud to have been recognized as the best by our […] Read More


Revised Garden Route Pages on Travel Butlers Website

Tracey Campbell - December 12, 2007

We have just revamped the Garden Route section on our website, to hopefully make it more ‘user friendly’.   We now include more general information about what there is to see and do, including a comprehensive guide to family fun, golf courses and beaches, as well as the ability to search on accommodation in the major […] Read More


Nationwide Issues Airline Tickets Again

Tracey Campbell -

It has been announced yesterday that Nationwide Airlines are able to issue airline tickets again. Long-haul flights between Johannesburg and London-Gatwick have now resumed and limited domestic flights have started again from last Sunday.


Rhino Walking Safaris In Kruger

Paul Campbell - December 11, 2007

We have recently updated the information for the Rhino Walking Safaris concession in the southern part of the Kruger Park (access via Paul Kruger Gate). Rhino Post Safari Lodge offers fully inclusive rates including accommodation, meals, teas & coffees and game drives with optional safari walks also offered. Rhino Plains Camp rates are fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, cold […] Read More