The Travel Butlers Blog
Whilst many safari lodges welcome younger children, there are some that go the extra mile to ensure that even the youngest guest can get as much as possible out of their safari. The safari drives enjoyed by adults are often not suitable for younger children as they may get close to potentially danergous animals such as […] Read More
We are delighted to introduce two new pages of information which are now available for the majority of safari lodges and other properties featured on this site. Popular Alternatives Most properties now have a page which shows where people who considered staying there actually ended up booking. This is a great way of getting more ideas for […] Read More
With sterling having slumped dramatically against the US$ and Euro over recent weeks, many UK holidaymakers have had second thoughts about travelling to the states or skiing in Europe this winter. There is some good news for anyone looking to get away from the cold this winter though: the South African Rand (ZAR) has fallen […] Read More
We are delighted to announce a Notten’s Bush Camp Special Offer for December 08 & January 09. Notten’s is one of the best-kept secrets of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This friendly and informal family-run lodge offers a unique blend of luxury and comfort, balanced with the sheer simplicity and natural atmosphere of the bush. […] Read More
Makalali, home of the stunning Garonga Safari Camp, released their first herd of buffalo into the reserve yesterday. The reserve is now host to all of the Big 5 animals for the first time in 80 years! Anyone who thinks buffalo are just biggish cows should take a look at the well known Battle at Kruger […] Read More
Anyone who missed “Natural World: A Wild Dog’s Story” on BBC TV this weekend should have a look at the video on the BBC iPlayer site. The film follows the remarkable story of an African Wild Dog called Newky and follows his life from puppy to adulthood…it is a magnificent film, and really captures the […] 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
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
