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Garonga Safari Camp in South Africa is reborn

Garonga Safari Camp in South Africa is reborn

In the tourism industry there are refurbs – and then there are REFURBS! And Garonga's recent 3-month makeover has on all accounts been more like a rebirth!

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015

As part of its extensive wildlife portfolio, Steppes Travel introduce four very unique and exclusive Big Cat trips, all of which highlight its commitment and deep rooted ethos in hands on conservation and making a difference.

Free flights on a Kruger safari holiday

Free flights on a Kruger safari holiday

Specialist tour operator Gane and Marshall has teamed up with Isibindi Africa Lodges in South Africa to offer a discount on a twin-centre safari package to the Kruger National Park as part of a “Free Flights” special offer on departures in February 2015.

Shimmy Beach Club reveals substantial enhancement ahead of its summer season

Shimmy Beach Club reveals substantial enhancement ahead of its summer season

South Africa's premier beach club and restaurant, Shimmy Beach Club, has revealed sensational new additions ahead of its summer season.

South Africa, Bali and Australia offer best value for overseas weddings

South Africa, Bali and Australia offer best value for overseas weddings

Peak wedding season may be coming to an end in the UK, but couples looking to get married this autumn may be wise to look to get hitched in Hawaii, tie the knot in Thailand or hear wedding bells in Bali.

Affordable Garden Route

Affordable Garden Route

Thanks to the continuing strength of the pound versus the South African rand, Fleewinter has some great deals which are over £600 cheaper than they would have been at the same time last year; for example, the Affordable Garden Route itinerary.

New South African wine pairing experiences

New South African wine pairing experiences

Privately owned boutique hotel Ellerman House in Cape Town's Bantry Bay has launched two tantalising new wine pairing experiences to enable guests to fully appreciate South Africa's 350 year old heritage of winemaking.

Relax, rewind and rejuvenate the senses in Knysna

Relax, rewind and rejuvenate the senses in Knysna

On the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon, lies a village of timber log chalets amongst majestic Milkwood trees which is called Under Milkwood Chalets. The tranquil resort offers guests a haven of leisure and comfort, wonderful views of the lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains in the background.

Emirates to launch fourth daily flight to Johannesburg

Emirates to launch fourth daily flight to Johannesburg

Emirates is to introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and Johannesburg effective 26th October 2014, lifting to seven the number of daily flights to South Africa.

Get under the skin of South Africa with a visit to KwaZulu Natal

Get under the skin of South Africa with a visit to KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu Natal may be South Africa's third smallest province but this doesn't stop it packing a punch as far as experiences are concerned with two World Heritage sites, fabulous beaches, the Big Five, historic battlefields and a colourful Zulu culture.

Winter wine & food tours: Chile & Argentina, and South Africa

Two new wine and food tours are on the winter program from the wine tour specialist BKWine: Chile & Argentina, and South Africa.

Incredible, immersive wildlife safaris with a difference

Incredible, immersive wildlife safaris with a difference

A collection of new, exclusive safaris has been launched, giving wildlife enthusiasts the rare opportunity to be right at the heart of some of nature's great events, from snorkelling with migratory blue whales to floating among grizzly bears as they feast on the great salmon run.

Book now to bag the gap year of your dreams

Book now to bag the gap year of your dreams

Exam season will soon be over. You'll be ripping up your revision notes before you know it. Then, it will suddenly dawn on you that the exciting gap year you'd earmarked before starting university is now looming, vacantly, in the not so distant future.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden's "Boomslang" is unleashed

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden's "Boomslang" is unleashed

The affectionately named “Boomslang” or Tree Canopy Walkway at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is now open to the public and offers visitors an unusual and unique view from forest floor to treetops - yet another reason to visit the Garden.

'Simplistically Chic'

'Simplistically Chic'

The New Kings Hotel is a sophisticated boutique property, offering 42 designer rooms as well as retail, restaurants, offices, conference facilities for up to 100 guests and a private boardroom facility.