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The marine invites guests to have ‘a whale of a time’, with deals of up to 25% discount

Whale-watching season, in Hermanus, is in full swing and The Marine hotel is inviting locals to make the most of this special time of the year, by booking…
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Where to Spot the Big Five in the Western Cape

There is so much to see and do when travelling to the Western Cape and what a better way to end or start your journey…
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Tintswalo Family opens ‘Deep South Eatery’ and ‘Deep South Supply co.’ wine shop in Glencairn (Cape Town)

The Tintswalo family has opened a new restaurant, as well as a wine boutique and liquor shop in Glencairn, Cape Town, where the iconic Glencairn…
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Tswalu introduces re-designed Tarkuni and New Star Bed experience

The once private safari home of the Oppenheimer family, Tarkuni at Tswalu Kalahari has been redesigned. The homestead is located in a secluded valley below the ancient Korannaberg Mountains…
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Top Five Wine Safaris You Should Prepare for in South Africa

South Africa offers the best of a few Worlds when it comes to the ultimate travel destination.  Whether you want to experience thousands of acres…
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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…
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Tintswalo teams up with Chefs Warehouse to host three culinary weekends this winter

Fancy a fun weekend away with fellow food-lovers at beautiful Tintswalo Boulders,  complete with interactive cooking and dining with the chefs of the award-winning Chefs Warehouse family, and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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5 of the most popular meals in South Africa

Travelling is all about exploring and learning more about the country.  However, it is not just about the attractions when travelling. Food plays an important…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?…
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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…
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Tintswalo Boulders launches an exciting marine exploration adventure experience

Tintswalo Boulders has introduced an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure Experience for guests to explore the fascinating underwater world of False Bay where renowned cinematographer Craig…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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Spier Light Art 2021: Call For Proposal

Spier Light Festival 2019/2020…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Is South Africa Safe to Travel to?

2020 has been a busy, short, long and confusing year all in one. With COVID putting most of the world into lockdown, we have all…
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Vergelegen Estate launches Environmental Tour in Heritage Month

Nature lovers who are keen to discover more of South Africa’s natural beauty this Heritage Month should be delighted by a newly-launched environmental tour at…
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Sewing the Seeds of Hope: Thandanani Women’s Group – A Hideaways’ Dedication to Women’s Month

By: Kim Sparrow, Hideaways Economic prosperity is a threadbare concept in the village of Dete, Zimbabwe. The number of employed residents in the town with…
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Thinking outside of the box: why this Cape Town hotel launched a cleaning service

The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel in Sea Point has launched a professional off-site cleaning and maintenance service to help retain their employees. “With domestic travel prohibited…
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More than a hotel: The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel helps those in need this Mandela Day

In celebration of Mandela Day, on 18 July, The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel staff have continued their efforts to support their local community, delivering 67 food…
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Why a paddling trip could be the safest way to enjoy the outdoors post lockdown

When life turns back to some kind of normality, the first thing I’m going to do is go on a paddling trip with my kids.…
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Why Adventure and Outdoor Activities are the Best Options in the New Abnormal

2020 has been a wild ride indeed! The Covid crisis has turned us all upside down and given us a good shake. It’s forced us…
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An explorer’s guide to the Garden Route

Known for its natural beauty, stunning coastline, abundant outdoor activities and adventurous pursuits, the Garden Route is a local destination that has long earned its…
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Travel-later ‘dad-stinations’ for every kind of father or father-figure

Besides telling his latest ‘dad joke’, what does your father (or father figure) enjoy most? Is it working in the garden? Fixing the car or…
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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…
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Robberg Nature Reserve is open for business

A Natural Monument and World Heritage Site, Robberg Nature Reserve is one of the most important and iconic experiences in Plettenberg Bay, along South Africa’s…
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Open the skies and let the games begin!

While South Africa has a year-round skydiving season due to our superior weather, traditionally, the first day of spring on 1 September, marks the official…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Experience ancient wisdom and modern luxury at Shamwari

In 2020, guests at Shamwari Private Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth will be able to enjoy insights into the ancient skills and wisdom of San…
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