The five best places to watch the sunset in Cape Town The mother city is known for its mountains, beaches, food and its people. Tourists can experience so much around the area from wine tasting to… Read More
A Cape Town holiday on a budget The Mother City! Cape Town is a popular travel destination for both local and foreign travellers. With its beautiful beaches, fine wine and dining, and… Read More
Special winter staycation offer at Tintswalo Atlantic International travel restrictions have unfortunately clipped South Africans’ wings, but Tintswalo Atlantic is pulling out all the stops to spoil locals during the winter months… Read More
Q&A with Professor Shabir Madhi Shabir Madhi is Professor of Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; and co-founder and co-Director of the African Leadership Initiative for… Read More
South African conservationist awarded for community approach to conserving the Southern Ground-hornbill South African culture is steeped in stories of the Southern Ground-hornbill, but numbers are declining as human impacts mount. South African conservationist, Lucy Kemp, has… Read More
A powerful new male coalition has been introduced to Mabula We are delighted to announce that after a great deal of in-depth research and searching for the exact genetically unrelated match, The Greater Mabula Private Game… Read More
Top Five Family-Friendly Safari Destinations in South Africa To visit Africa at least once in a lifetime is a dream for everyone. Whether you are young or old, it is an exciting destination. Many might… Read More
A 10 day Cape Town holiday itinerary The beautiful Mother City has so much more to offer than just Table Mountain and Robben Island. It is a colourful city with various cultures,… Read More
Cape Town and Western Cape launches campaign to attract remote workers with Airbnb Today, Western Cape Government and Wesgro, in partnership with Airbnb, launched www.airbnb.co.za/d/westerncape to promote remote working domestically, as South African’s take advantage of the flexibility that working… Read More
Best Time To Visit Cape Town Cape Town, known to locals as The Mother City. And rightfully so. This is where Jan van Riebeeck of the Dutch East India Company first… Read More
A 2021 Budget Safari With the Covid-19 virus lurking around, it is hard to plan your next adventure. However, with the outbreak of the virus in late 2019, 2020… Read More
What to pack for your 2021 Safari? Congratulations on booking your African Safari holiday! The planning is finally over – your documentations are all sorted, and your flights have been booked, BUt… Read More
Top 5 places to experience the wild in South Africa With the year we have just had, and the year that is just starting. It can feel like we are permanently living in the wild!… Read More
Top 5 hidden gems that you must see in Cape Town Cape Town is, without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you’ve experienced the beauty of its beaches, mountains, and… Read More
Where to go for your 2021 African Safari During 2020 international travel was placed on hold due to the outbreak of COVID-19. However, with the new year approaching and talks about vaccines, everyone… Read More
Dream Hotels & Resorts acknowledges special superheroes in the travel, hospitality & tourism industry Dream Hotels & Resorts recently hosted a successful awards event at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel in Cape Town, to acknowledge the valiant efforts of those… Read More
Airports Company South Africa secures ACI Airport Health Accreditation Bedfordview Airports Company South Africa’s effort to create a safe airport environment for travellers has been recognised by the Airports Council International (ACI) after several of… Read More
How to step into summer while staying on budget Now is the perfect time for a well-deserved holiday. But how do you live your best summer life without breaking the bank in the process?… Read More
A summer getaway to Durban Durban is known as the city of beaches and the warmest place to be, literally and figuratively.… Read More
Inspire consumers to buy #ExperiencesNotThings this Festive Season Did you know that investing in experiences delivers ‘enduring happiness’ as you’re able to break out from your everyday routine and try something new when… Read More
Perivoli Lagoon House launched in Stanford (Close to Hermanus) Perivoli Lagoon House has opened outside Stanford on the Whale Coast close to Hermanus, a 2-hour drive from Cape Town. The villa is booked on… Read More
What documentation do I need to get to come to South Africa? Although your travels were placed on hold when countries announced national lockdowns, international borders are now open, and you can continue with your plans for… Read More
Airlink reconnects South Africa and Botswana Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, will reconnect South Africa and Botswana when it resumes scheduled passenger services between Johannesburg and Gaborone next week and to… Read More
SafeTravels.CapeTown website launched to assist tourists visiting Cape Town and the Western Cape Today (03 November 2020), we launched the Safe Travels website, which was developed by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism together with our destination… Read More
Constellations, an array of theatrical campfire gatherings to dazzle spectators at Spier this summer Starting 26 November, Spier Wine Farm will host Constellations, conceptualised by internationally acclaimed theatre director and playwright Brett Bailey. Over the course of the evening,… Read More
Sanbona Explorer: A guided walking experience exploring the wilderness Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has opened its Explorer Camp with a special offer for South African residents. Known as the Western-Cape’s premier wildlife destination, Sanbona is situated close to Montagu, a… Read More
Exploring the Wild Coast The Wild Coast is the 250-kilometre stretch from East London to just south of the KwaZulu Natal border and is locally known as the Transkei. … Read More
A romantic Kruger Safari for two Swop out the hustle and bustle of city life with a tranquil and romantic getaway to Kruger for an adventure-filled romantic getaway where you will… Read More
IATA Revises 2020 Passenger Traffic Forecast Down for Africa IATA Revises 2020 Passenger Traffic Forecast Down for Africa… Read More
Airlink adds three additional routes to its Mozambique network Airlink adds three additional routes to its Mozambique network… Read More
Take Your Inner Child – and Your Kids! – On an Adventure Inside Spier’s New Elemental Play Garden This summer, a new garden with fun outdoor workshops for kids launches at the historic Stellenbosch wine farm… Read More
The best safaris in South Africa When travelling to South Africa, there are so many options to fill your days. One of the most popular activities would be a safari. Nothing… Read More
Airlink reconnects Johannesburg to Windhoek with daily flights Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, will launch daily direct air services reconnecting Johannesburg with Windhoek starting on 26 October. This follows the relaxation of South… Read More
A road trip up the Garden Route A road trip from Cape Town up the Garden Route, which is regarded as the most beautiful region in the county, is a magnificent combination… Read More
Qatar Airways Further Expands its Presence in Southern Africa with Airlink Interline Agreement Qatar Airways… Read More
South Africa is Travel Ready unpacks the German Market The German Market is one of South Africa’s Top 5 Source Markets and, as of mid-October, one of the only source markets from which the… Read More
When whispers won’t do, get behind a Twitterstorm Do you know how to Tweet? If not, you better learn quickly! You have 48 hours to set up your Twitter handle or find your lost password and start… Read More
An Extraordinary Year For The Southern African Aviation Industry As many of you know, even in times of the worst crisis, the AASA Annual General Assembly has always been an occasion to look forward… Read More
Are hotels ready for travel in Cape Town? The Mother City. Who wouldn’t want to visit? With our summer season quickly approaching, a lot of us are wondering if Cape Town is ready… Read More
The Perfect Kruger Safari Experience a truly authentic South Africa safari! As we were all locked in our houses for most of 2020 and whilst borders closed for all… Read More
Safety First for the Events Industry As we enter Alert Level 1 in South Africa, the relaxation of regulations around capacity at events has allowed for a 50% venue capacity capped… Read More
South Africa is Travel Ready 2.0 – buckle up, there’s still a road to walk With borders reopening on 1 October, we’re a step closer, but not quite there yet. Now is the time to leverage all that great work… Read More
“TICKLE ME PINK FOR TOURISM” CAMPAIGN IS LAUNCHED We know that Knysna is comprised of mainly tourism-dependent businesses that have been badly impacted in the past few months due to the covid-19 lockdown.… Read More
South Africa’s ‘green gold’ under threat Written by Amy Knight-Dawson, (Director, Scribe Consulting and member of South Africa Is Travel Ready media collective). Photo credit to Lisa Carey (Singita). The value… Read More
Sun City helps keep cities clean Sun International’s Sun City resort, has partnered with the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Tribal Authority, and the Moses Kotane Local Municipality to help ensure that communities… Read More
FROM PORTER TO PALACE: Josiah Montsho’s stellar rise to success Josiah Elias Montsho has come full circle with his appointment as General Manager at Sun City’s flagship Palace of the Lost City hotel (01st December… Read More
Africa Travel Week’s Meetings & Masterclasses connects African tourism products with global buyers Africa Travel Week is set to launch their virtual Meetings & Masterclasses this September to connect African tourism products with buyers from across the world. … Read More
Mpumalanga tourism stakeholders launch peaceful protest against blanket ban on leisure tourism Left without income since before lockdown in March 2020, South Africa’s safari tourism industry has run out of oxygen. The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs… Read More
Ahead of the Curve: What can you do now to help Tourism When hope is all you have and it is dashed, it’s tempting to throw your hands up in the air and give up, or get… Read More
South African Government corrects false reports on mass burial sites Reports suggesting one province in South Africa is preparing 1.5 million gravesites for potential mass burials are false, confirms the Gauteng Government. Recent statements made… Read More
Tourism: Communities face food insecurity It has been incredible to see how many lodges, hospitality companies and organisations have reached out to surrounding communities during the Covid-19 national lockdown in… Read More
Balancing lives and livelihoods the core focus for Tourism Sector’s phased and safe reopening The phased reopening of tourism in South Africa requires a delicate balance between “saving lives and preserving livelihoods”, as highlighted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in… Read More
Newly Released Tourism Regulations Permit Intra-Provincial Domestic Leisure Travel JOHANNESBURG, 28 JUNE 2020 – There has been some confusion on the interpretation of the gazetted tourism regulations that were issued on Friday by the… Read More
Intra-provincial domestic leisure travel. Regulations say yes! In his presidential address on 17 June, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that there would be an easing of restrictions on, amongst other, accredited and licenced… Read More
Communities are feeling the brunt of the lockdown Many rural communities in Southern Africa rely on the tourism industry for their livelihoods and the COVID-19 lockdown has had a major impact on jobs… Read More
Celebrating South Africa’s wide open spaces While international travel is going to take a long time to recover, South Africa ticks all the boxes as a sought-after post-Covid-19 destination, where visitors… Read More
South Africa tourism safety – Tips from travel experts for a safe and enjoyable stay South Africa Tourism Safety Tip – Which parts of South Africa are ‘safe’ to visit? It is important to note that you need to be… Read More
Advice for international travellers about public transport options in South Africa Public transport in South Africa Many tourists from overseas are accustomed to using public transport back home. So it’s only natural that upon arriving in… Read More
Know your rights at a roadblock South Africa is a wonderful country for driving, offering excellent road infrastructure, breathtaking landscapes, hospitable small towns, and, along some stretches, an expansiveness that will… Read More
Self-drive South Africa tips Keen to self-drive South Africa? You should! South Africa is an excellent country for road tripping, and many tourists opt to hire a car and… Read More
ATM fraud and credit card skimming – Protect yourself! ATM fraud is always a concern when travelling, not only in South Africa but worldwide! Those of us who have had their credit card cloned… Read More
Travel safely in South Africa – What do I do if a police officer tries to solicit a bribe? Travel safely in South Africa – What do I do if a police officer tries to solicit a bribe? One of the frequently asked questions… Read More
Tourism safety in South Africa – Tips from travel experts for a safe and enjoyable stay Tourism safety in South Africa – is it safe? If you’re concerned about tourism safety in South Africa, take comfort in the fact that there… Read More
Do I need to be worried about malaria in South Africa? From 2010 to 2018, South Africa has experienced varying degrees of success in reducing the malaria burden. South Africa has made significant progress in controlling… Read More
South Africa electricity shortages – Will tourists feel any impact? South Africa Tourism Safety Tip – Does South Africa suffer from electricity shortages? You may have read in the news that in South Africa, electricity… Read More
