How the possibility of Day Zero made us a better place to visit and invest in
Written by: Nowhere Does It Better in partnership with Resilient Cape Cape Town and the Western Cape has recovered from the threat of acute water shortages, which presented as a possibility at the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018. Today the City and Province’s dams are over 80% full, and collective water consumption is […]
Toward ethical animal interactions in Southern Africa
A refreshingly practical guide to evaluating captive wildlife attractions and activities was released on 31 October following extensive research undertaken by SATSA, which represents South Africa’s tourism private sector. While the guide is comprehensive in its assessment of animal interactions in the tourism industry, and is the first to pin its approach on a locally-born […]
Five township experiences to visit in South Africa
The most compelling reason to visit a township is to experience the lives of the people who live there – their unique stories, their warmth and compassion. Whether you choose to volunteer at a local soup kitchen, get involved in a community project, or buy souvenirs from township traders, a township tour offers insights into […]
SATSA applauds Airbnb and TripAdvisor for shunning wildlife interactions
Original article by The South African The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has welcomed the move from global tourism heavyweights Airbnb and TripAdvisor to shun wildlife interactions and experiences without conservation backbone. Elephant-back rides, lion cub petting and kissing dolphins, among others, won’t be featured on Airbnb, according to strict ethical standards for their […]
Texas game wardens begin exchange programme with SANParks Game Rangers
Texas Game Wardens recently travelled to Kruger National Park to begin an annual professional exchange programme with South African National Parks Game Rangers. The programme is aimed at providing professional growth and leadership development opportunities between the two agencies and to increase education and awareness of international wildlife trafficking, which negatively affects conservation efforts in […]
Stellenbosch Wine Region embraces environmental commitments by signing Porto Protocol
Reaffirming the importance of sustainable environmental practices, Stellenbosch Wine Routes today signed the Porto Protocol, committing the leading wine route in South Africa to an accelerated contribution towards climate change mitigation. Launched by former US President Barack Obama in 2018, the Porto Protocol is a global sustainable initiative signed by companies across numerous industries. These […]
WiT (Web in Travel) to launch an African edition in Cape Town, May 2020
WiT (Web in Travel), the leading travel tech conference and media in Asia Pacific, is bringing its event to Africa with the launch of WiT Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 28, 2020. “The time has come for Africa in the online travel space,” said WiT founder Yeoh Siew Hoon. “The rest of […]
The Kagga Kamma Legacy
Source: Blog – kaggakamma.co.za Despite the spate of negative and often sensationalist reports that are flooding the tourist industry in South Africa, people are still drawn to the scenic beauty, incredible hospitality, diversity, and uniqueness that a visit to any area in South Africa offers. Negative publicity in the South African tourism market has not […]
Mount Camdeboo saves escaped elephant from being killed
Mount Camdeboo has ensured the safe relocation of an elephant bull in the Eastern Cape. The African elephant bull that escaped an Eastern Cape game reserve for the second time in recent weeks, was scheduled to be shot. However, due to an expeditious, conservation response from Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve in joint partnership with the […]
Tintswalo Atlantic reopens
Tintswalo Atlantic has reopened for business on 1 October 2019. Cape Town’s iconic boutique hotel on Chapman’s Peak Drive has been closed since February when a kitchen fire destroyed the main section of the lodge. Uniquely situated within the Table Mountain National Park, the lodge is environmentally conscious and has a light carbon footprint. The public […]