• Fedair adds to its fleet with six new Cessna® Grand Caravan® C208B EX aircraft
    Published On: February 9, 2024

    Federal Airlines, South Africa’s leader in safari air travel, recently introduced six brand new, state-of-the-art Cessna® Grand Caravan® C208B EX aircraft to its operational fleet.

    Contact: Allie Hunt / Nicole Schickerling

    [email protected]
  • Cavern yoga
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    The Cavern has some great specials running this year which are commissionable for buyers, including options to enjoy Valentine Weekend, Spoil the Tot’s or Escape into Spring - or to join a Yoga Retreat

    Contact: Brenda Campbell

    [email protected]
  • Samara Karoo
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    Samara’s flagship Karoo Lodge recently re-opened to guests following a seven month, extensive renovation.

    Contact: Michele Abraham

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  • Lepogo Lodges
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    Lepogo Lodges, situated in the malaria-free Waterberg region of Limpopo, in the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, recently unveiled its second property, Melote House – a brand new exclusive-use safari lodge.

    Contact: Michele Abraham at African Synergy

    [email protected]
  • Drakensberg Ballooning
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    Drakensberg Ballooning offers scenic hot air balloon flights over KwaZulu-Natal with panoramic views stretching from the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg to Giants Castle.

    Contact: Cheryl Blackburn

    [email protected]
  • Herd - Jabulani-Intro-Phabeni
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    If ever there was a heart-warming story, you need to watch this video from HERD about the rescue and the introduction of a little orphaned elephant calf named Phabeni.

    Contact: Tamlin Wightman

    [email protected]
  • Hideaways Africa
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    Hideaways is thrilled to unveil its new Agents Portal - set to revolutionise booking processes and take convenience to new heights.

    Contact: Sheree Simpson

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  • Toasting at Three Tree Hill
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    Three Tree Hill In KwaZulu-Natal's Berg offers an impressive wine cellar, Cheryl's Gin Emporium and is the proud winner of a Platinum Wine Award.

    Contact: Cheryl Blackburn

    [email protected]
  • Inyati sustainability
    Published On: February 8, 2024

    Inyati Game Lodge, nestled in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, has taken a significant step in environmental stewardship by transitioning to a fully solar-powered operation.

    Contact: Leighanne Dawkins

    [email protected]
  • Rare Earth's Tshwene cheetah cubs
    Published On: February 7, 2024

    News from Rare Earth Retreats' Tshwene Lodge and Ekuthuleni Lodge in Welgevonden. Both lodges in Welgevonden have enjoyed soft refurbs - and on the wildlife front they have completed the annual elephant contraception project, introduced two male cheetahs from Pilanesberg and had some lovely cheetah cubs born to a resident female.

    Contact: Dené Smith at Rare Earth Retreats

    [email protected]
  • Tiffany Vos-Thane and Rohan Vos, Rovos Rail
    Published On: February 7, 2024

    Rovos Rail will be celebrating its 35th birthday this year - an incredible milestone for this proudly South African, family business that has been a glowing example of persistence, hard work and an enduring passion for rail travel.

    Contact: Gareth van Wyk

    [email protected]
  • Ludus Magnus pool
    Published On: February 5, 2024

    A new jacuzzi and heated villa pools will beautifully complement the extensive existing offerings at Ludus Magnus in the heart of the Franschhoek wine valley

    Contact: Julie Gluck

    [email protected]
  • Sala Beach House surfing
    Published On: February 5, 2024

    Sala Beach House on KwaZulu-Natal's Dolphin Coast has announced a new package for honeymoons as well as those celebrating anniversaries.

    Contact: Leanne Grobler from Travel Promoters

    [email protected]
  • Three Tree Hill Sustainability
    Published On: February 1, 2024

    Three Tree Hill in the KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg successfully achieved its Fair Trade (RE) Certification this past year

    Contact: Cheryl Blackburn

    [email protected]
  • The Outpost Lodge
    Published On: February 1, 2024

    News from The Outpost Lodge and Pel's Post in the Makuleke private concession in South Africa’s remote northern Kruger National Park.

    Contact: Dené Smith at Rare Earth Retreats

    [email protected]
  • Published On: January 18, 2024

    Congratulations to The Old Rectory in Plettenberg Bay on being listed as the no. 8 hotel in South Africa in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. Click here to read more news updates.

    Contact: Dené Smith at Rare Earth Retreats

    [email protected]
  • Published On: January 18, 2024

    Jaci’s Lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve is the first and only lodge to harness hydrogen power as an alternative fuel source.

    Contact: Tristan van Heteren

    [email protected]
  • Published On: February 23, 2023

    In September 2023 a new high-end luxury game lodge called Kateka will be launching in the “big 5” Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger [...]

    Contact: Richard de la Rey

    [email protected]
  • Published On: February 23, 2023

    Great news is that Airlink is flying between South Africa and Madagascar again  - opening up access to both Antananarivo and Nosy Be.   The schedule fits in perfectly with [...]

    Contact: Victoria Troskie

    [email protected]
  • Published On: February 21, 2023

    Loapi is set to become Africa’s most exclusive tented safari camp yet when it opens in July 2023. Inspired by a new mood of unfiltered adventure, Loapi evokes the [...]

    Contact: Kim Beyers

    [email protected]
  • Published On: February 13, 2023

    Josh, Jasper, Ivo and Robbie are four intrepid adventurers who are currently driving two tuk tuks from Kenya to Cape Town, raising funds for wildlife rangers across Africa and [...]

    Contact: Claire Roadley

    [email protected]
  • Published On: February 13, 2023

    Don’t miss the “15 Minute Focus” – Destination Training Week running daily at 2pm (UK time) from  Monday, 13th February until Friday, 17 February. The Africa Hub will deliver up to five [...]

    Contact: Sam Kelly

    [email protected]
  • Bellevue Forest Reserve
    Published On: March 31, 2022

    In April 2022 Bellevue Forest Reserve in the Eastern Cape will be launching a new land-based Coastal Safari in the untamed, largely undiscovered Cape Recife Nature Reserve adjacent to Port [...]

    Contact: Loodt Buchner

    [email protected]
  • Published On: March 30, 2022

    Tshukudu Game Lodge and Marula Camp are the only two lodges that lie in the 4000 hectare Big 5 Tshukudu Private Game Reserve, just outside Hoedspruit. This Greater Kruger reserve [...]

    Contact: Briarley Bekker

    [email protected]
  • Published On: March 29, 2022

    Jonny Motsieloa, a Specialist Guide at Mosetlha Bush Camp & Eco Lodge in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve, was recently voted one of the world’s top specialist guides at the [...]

    Contact: Caroline Lucas

    [email protected]
  • Published On: March 29, 2022

    With conservation and biodiversity at its core, Tswalu Kalahari offers privileged access to one of South Africa’s last remaining wilderness areas. A new camp (yet to be named) will be [...]

    Contact: Kim Beyers

    [email protected]
  • Kagga Kamma
    Published On: March 25, 2022

    In the past two years, largely thanks to good rains, Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape, has welcomed two rare Bontebok calves – siblings [...]

    Contact: Nico Steenkamp

    [email protected]
  • Published On: March 25, 2022

    Kariega Game Reserve is a malaria-free private game reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape on the ever-popular Garden Route. Thanks to a generous philanthropic donation by the Ferguson family in [...]

    Contact: Mark

    [email protected]
  • Published On: March 24, 2022

    If you don’t know about Wetu – where have you been? Wetu's sales and marketing enablement solutions for the travel industry help tour operators, DMCs, travel agents, and suppliers [...]

    Contact: Paul de Waal

    [email protected]
  • Published On: March 24, 2022

    The latest addition to the Simbavati Lodge Collection is set to open on April 1. Simbavati Waterside too will promise guests a feeling of “Africalm” – a state of being [...]

    Contact: Juan Nel

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  • Sala Beach House
    Published On: March 20, 2022

    Situated on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, Sala Beach House, due to launch on 1 June 2022, ticks all the boxes and more for an ultimate coastal escape thanks to its prime [...]

    Contact: Alexandra Jonker

    [email protected]
  • fastjet
    Published On: March 18, 2022

    Predicted to be a game changer for tourism, Fastjet launched its new scheduled service between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Mbombela, Kruger Mpumalanga, South Africa on 16 March 2022. Initially, they [...]

    Contact: Julian Edmunds

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