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Africa Safari Holiday News

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African Safari And Beach Holiday News

First Lion Cubs born in the Samara Private Game Reserve

Paul Campbell - December 19, 2019

The Samara Private Game Reserve, in the Great Karoo, is proudly celebrating the birth of their first litter of lion cubs, less than one year after they first introduced a new pride of lions to the reserve. This is a significant milestone for the reserve, as these are the first wild lions to roam and […] Read More


Home in time for Christmas

Paul Campbell - October 3, 2019

With Christmas just around the corner, why not treat yourself to a well deserved break and enjoy 12 nights away, soaking up the summer sun and exploring the beautiful Cape in South Africa! This magical journey will have you exploring the top of Table Mountain, feeling the warm sands and fresh Atlantic water inbetween your […] Read More


Fenced or Not Fenced – that is the question

Tracey Campbell - October 16, 2013

A very common phrase that you will see when you are searching for your South African safari is the term ‘fenced reserve’. But what exactly does this mean? For those not in the travel industry, it may seem like an extra word that has just been added to the description of the reserve, to fill […] Read More


Property of the Week – Pumba Game Reserve

Tracey Campbell - August 24, 2011

One of the main attractions of the Eastern Cape is the opportunity to visit a wildlife park and see the Big 5 in a malaria-free environment. Right in the heart of the Eastern Cape’s game viewing region you will find Pumba Private Game Reserve, situated a mere 105 km from Port Elizabeth. The reserve stretches […] Read More


Sibuya Refurbishments Completed

Tracey Campbell - March 2, 2010

Sibuya Tented Camp, situated in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, is a 3,000 hectare ‘sanctuary’ to an abundance of diverse wildlife from elephants to otters, and almost everything in between, including the other 4 members of the Big 5 – so lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. River Camp is ideal for families, as the children can […] Read More


Kichaka plays host to Vanessa Haywood

Tracey Campbell - October 14, 2009

The Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge, in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, recently played host to one of South Africa’s newest stars, the actress Vanessa Haywood, who enjoyed a weekend here with her family and team from the SA TV show, Top Billing. Vanessa stars in District 9, which has just been released worldwide, and has topped […] Read More


Sibuya Tented Camp

Tracey Campbell - October 10, 2009

Travel Butlers are pleased to now be working with Sibuya Tented Camp, in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. The 3,000 hectare malaria-free reserve is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the Big 5 of the African bush – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo. Over 400 bird species have also been recorded. A wide […] Read More


Taking Young Children on Safari

Tracey Campbell - September 26, 2009

If you are thinking of arranging a family holiday to South Africa, and including a couple of days at a safari lodge, you will be amazed at the number of lodges that do cater specifically for children – and by this, we mean not only just offering to put extra beds in the room for […] Read More


The Difference between the Reserves of the Eastern Cape

Tracey Campbell - April 1, 2009

For a lot of visitors to South Africa, a very popular safari destination is to spend a couple of nights in one of the lodges of the Eastern Cape, as this can easily be combined with a visit to Cape Town and a trip along the Garden Route – and the area is also malaria-free, […] Read More


Pumba “Wild Winter” Special Offer

Paul Campbell - December 12, 2008

The Pumba Game Reserve in the malaria-freeĀ Eastern Cape of South Africa is running a special offer during their next winter season (northern hemisphere summer!). This offer includes 2 nights at the Pumba Private Game reserve near Port Elizabeth and 1 FREE night at either The Sands@ St Francis in the Eastern Cape or one of […] Read More