South Africa
World Expeditions epic African journey: 112 days, 10 countries
Starting in Cairo you drive through the Nile Valley where you can enjoy ancient Egypt on display before taking a vehicle ferry into Sudan and deep into the beautiful Nubian desert.
Get the best holiday deal, but don’t compromise on your departure date
There are plenty of travel deals, flash sales and even discounted mystery tours available to travellers, but a fixed departure date might mean missing out on your dream holiday. So is there an alternative?
Go long haul for love with Ranch Rider
With Leap Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day featuring on the 2012 calendar, it’s all the more reason to ditch the weekend break and go long haul for love this February.
Top fly-drive holiday destinations
With January blues now in full swing, over a million Brits will book their next break in the sun this month and, according to independent car hire price comparison website carhiremarket.com, it looks like most will be jetting off to Spain and Portugal come Springtime.
Trendsetting travel: 2012 hot spots from Acacia Africa
Budget holidays will be an attractive proposition for travellers in the current economic climate, and with 2012 looming, adventure specialist Acacia Africa has pinpointed some of the trendsetting hotspots coming up on the continent.
Heading to Africa this Christmas? You won’t be lacking in festive cheer
It might not be a quintessentially Christmassy destination, and with temperatures soaring in to their thirties throughout much of Africa already, there certainly won’t be any snowy winter scenes.
Cape Town wins World Design Capital award
Cape Town specialist Fleewinter has created some mouth-watering deals in celebration of the city winning World Design Capital award last week.
Africa is on the up
Luxury holidays operator, Cox & Kings, has launched its new Africa brochure for 2012, featuring escorted group tours, private journeys and many new suggestions for tailor-made itineraries throughout Africa.
Autumn safari in South Africa
Autumn in England is spring in South Africa and an excellent time to go on safari. And springtime in the Kruger National Park is when numerous new-born babies can be spotted including impala, elephant, buffalo, hippo and many more.
Tumbling Rand is good news for Brits
The continued fall in value of the South African Rand against the pound over the last two weeks has seen holiday prices for South Africa dropping steadily (a total fall of 25% since the beginning of 2011).
Cape Town and safari combo just got cheaper and easier
Specialist Tour operator Sally and Alice Travel Co. is offering a fantastic 8-night Cape Town and Safari package including two free nights, including international flights on Emirates from the UK, and domestic flights on SA Express.
Year-round ranching from Ranch Rider
The summer season might have ended, but whether you’re in search of an autumn cattle drive, an action packed half term break, winter sun, or a white Christmas, Ranch Rider’s portfolio of ranches will allow you to saddle up year-round.
Diamonds are a guest's best friend
Cape Grace, Cape Town's most exclusive waterfront hotel has launched a 3-night package in collaboration with Platandia, Africa's leading luxury jewellery brand.
Acacia Africa launch new website with celebratory discounts
Acacia Africa have an unrivalled passion for the continent, so you can expect more than a list of itineraries on the tour operator’s revamped website.
12 months, 5 continents, 2 friends = 1 ultimate year out
With tough times ahead, Real Gap Experience and i-to-i Volunteering are offering two lucky students the chance to travel the world with guaranteed work placements globally.