The Travel Butlers Blog
A safari holiday is a trip of a lifetime, so it’s worth planning it down to the finest detail and getting it just right. When we discuss tented safari lodges with our clients, we often find that the suggestion of a tented camp is met with a marked skeptical silence on the phone. And no […] Read More
If I had a pound for every time we were asked this, or indeed for every time this question pops up on the Trip Advisor South Africa forum, I would not be sitting here typing my travel blog, I would have taken early retirement and be living it up on my private island in the […] Read More
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
South Africa is an amazing and diverse country, and is steeped in history and culture. From penguins to windmills to vast national parks, there is so much to treasure about this wonderful country.
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
Following unnecessary confusion throughout the tourism industry The South African Department of Health have finally informed the South African Society of Travel Medicine (www.sastm.org) as of October 1, all travellers from Zambia will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination (unless in possession of a valid waiver certificate). Travellers transiting airports in countries […] Read More
The Yellow Fever vaccination recommendations for Africa have been revised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Following this revision, the South African Department of Health has issued a statement regarding the requirements for travel between South Africa and Zambia. All passengers travelling from Zambia to South Africa, and vice versa, will now require proof of […] Read More
With the IPL starting in South Africa this coming weekend, Setanta is showing a couple of documentries this week to help UK based fans get in the mood. First up, on Tuesday April 14, there is Warne’s Story. This is the story of The Rajasthan Royals’ IPL season last year including an exclusive interview with Shane […] Read More
After much speculation over the last few days, it has now been confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be staged in South Africa this year. The Twenty20 competition was moved out of India due to security reasons, and a revised fixture list for the 59 match tournament will be announced shortly. “We are very happy to confirm […] Read More
Virgin Atlantic are celebrating their 25th birthday this year, and to celebrate they are running a number of special offers on flights including Johannesburg and Cape Town from only £499 return in Economy, £927 in Premium Economy, and £1998 in Upper Class. These rates are only available on bookings confirmed by 17th February…
