Table Mountain Cableway closed 27 July – 9 Aug 2016

The Table Mountain Cableway will be shutting down from Monday 27 July to Sunday 9 August, 2016, for its annual maintenance. This year, maintenance will include servicing the generators, sewage and water pumps and more.  Besides this, something of a makeover will be undertaken: The cable cars will be re-branded in shiny new creative artwork and have their heel…

NEW APTA MEMBER – OLARE MARA KEMPINSKI

Beautifully-set in the heart of Olare Motorogi Conservancy, and bordering Africa’s greatest reserve, Masai Mara, is the stunning Olare Mara Kempinski, a luxury tented camp to enjoy authentic African experience and unparalleled class and comfort. The award-winning camp is surrounded by riverine woodland on the banks of the famous Ntiakitiak River where hippos and other…

Bwabwata: The new jewel in Namibia’s conservation crown

Bwabwata National Park, established in 2007, covers 6,274 kilometers of northeast Namibia and forms part of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), the world’s largest conservation area.The park is located between Botswana and Angola, on an important migration route for African elephants and other wildlife.   It aims to use its substantial natural resources…

Saadani Lodges no longer Operated as Sanctuary Retreats

As from 1 October 2016, Saadani River Lodge and Saadani Safari Lodge will be operating independently from Sanctuary Retreats. From this date, therefore, Sanctuary Retreats will no longer be involved in the operational management, sales, marketing and reservation activities of Saadani River Lodge and Saadani Safari Lodge. However, all sales and marketing contracts entered into…

Vine Hop Through The Western Cape Winelands

Forget the pub crawl. ‘Vine hopping’ is the fun, sophisticated way to indulge your wine cravings…. Instead, head to Stellenbosch for a well-deserved holiday, made more memorable by discovering exciting, award-winning wines from South Africa’s Western Cape Winelands. Stellenbosch is said to have the highest concentration of quality wine producers in the world – a blend…

Under African Skies Welcomes Dunhu Ramambo

Under African Skies is excited to introduce Dunhu Ramambo to our portfolio. It is the premiere provider of luxury houseboats on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, offering scheduled departures from Binga (a few hours drive from Victoria Falls and Hwange) Activities include: game viewing from tender boats, fishing, sundowner activities, or just luxuriating on the deck of…

African Luxury Hideaways: Yoga Safari in Zimbabwe

A yoga retreat is the perfect way to unwind and truly experience  Africa and African Luxury Hideaways is offering a yoga retreat with Capetonian yoga teacher Stuart Kirton this December – a 5-night, 6-day safari package for travellers who wish to recharge mind, body and soul. Clients can experience the Zimbabwean country’s beauty and hospitality,  connect…

New service links Kruger and Phinda

As of January 2017, Federal Airlines will operate four weekly flights between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and the Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal. Nik Lloyd-Roberts, Commercial Manager at Federal Airlines, points out that the new service will open up both the Kruger area and the Phinda reserve and its surrounds. He adds…

Uganda implements e-Visa as of July 1st

As of 21st July, any visitor needing a visa to enter Uganda is required to apply through the online application system (https://visas.immigration.go.ug) prior to arrival. The applicant must upload clear copies of current passport, yellow fever certificate and a passport photo. On completion of the online application, travellers will receive a bar-coded e-mail notification to…

Sun Destinations launches the Trails of Botswana

Introducing the Trails of Botswana: a discovery of Botswana’s sought after safari destinations, both well travelled and unexplored. Sun Destinations combines world renowned national parks, game reserves, and exclusive private concessions in these expertly tailored itineraries linking the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Linyanti, and Savuti regions of Chobe National Park. Participating safari camps range…

Portrait of American Travellers

If you’re in the business of selling travel, one of the most important things to know is to whom you are selling it. What makes up the American travellers – who they are, where they want to go – is constantly shifting. While it’s impossible to know everything about travellers, we can look to MMGYs…

Growing Pearls. Growing Minds.

White Pearl Resorts, a luxury five-star resort in Mozambique, remembers Mandela; his legacy; his love for children and the importance he placed on our youth’s education. Mandela Day was launched in 2009 in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18th July. It’s more than a commemoration of Madiba’s life and legacy, it’s a call to…

The Boma Re-branded

The Boma – Place of Eating, on the premises of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Resort in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been re-branded as The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show. The Boma’s food offering is being fine-tuned under the guidance of South African chef, Arnold Tanzer, as part of a refreshment exercise to enhance…