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African Horseback Safaris
Botswana

African Horseback Safaris Share Stunning Wildlife Encounters

December 17, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

African Horseback Safaris operate across much of Africa, including South Africa and Eswatini. They also operate in Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Bostwana and in East Africa. Almost every day they share stunning photos and videos on […]

Travel after COVID-19
International

Travel: Where Will You Go After COVID-19?

November 27, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Travel: South Africa’s high summer is around the corner. But with shutdowns returning in some countries, clearly tourist venues and airline operators are concerned about empty seats and silent rooms. Interestingly, local travel costs are […]

South Africa Tourism
Lifestyle

South Africa Tourism Operators Slash Prices Yet Still Too Pricey For Locals – Opinion

November 21, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

South Africa: The tourism industry is in big trouble. Unfortunately, the prices currently on offer to local residents remain out of reach for most citizens. Offerings, from The Blue Train to private lodges are advertising […]

News

Great White Sharks Gansbaai – Where Are they Going?

November 18, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Great white sharks spotting off South Africa’s coastal town Gansbaai is apparently in decline. And, it seems orcas are the cause. Actually, the first evidence appeared in 2017. Unfortunately, the first carcass was found in […]

South Africa Travel site shares photo of Boulders Penguin Colony
News

South Africa Travel Site Slammed For Promoting ‘Careless’ Nature ‘Picture Taking’

November 14, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

The South Africa travel promo Instagram account does a lot for tourism awareness in the country. And, they often share about the beautiful places tourists see. And of course, they include the outdoor activities in […]

Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Lifestyle

Pilanesberg Game Reserve Day Trip Review

November 13, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Pilanesberg Game Reserve is probably the most underrated game park in South Africa. Moreover, it is a Big 5 park and two hours drive from Northern Johannesburg. Additionally, it’s well worth the drive as one […]

South African National Parks Free Entry Week Extended In Some Cape Reserves
Lifestyle

South African National Parks Free Entry Week Extended In Some Cape Reserves

November 6, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

South African National Parks (SANParks) brings their free-entry offer for South Africans again this year. In most areas, free entry runs for five days. But some parks in the Cape extended that by two days. […]

COVID-19 travel to Zimbabwe Victoria falls
COVID-19

COVID-19 Travel To Zimbabwe – Good News Report

November 3, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

COVID-19 restrictions ease in Africa and Zimbabwe opened to air travel visitors. Meanwhile, South Africa already prepared airports for travel. Normality starts returning. But, everyone hears horror stories. And, much confusion rages about cross border […]

Marloth Park self catering accommodation
Lifestyle

5 Marloth Park Self-Catering COVID-19 Safety-Approved Units

October 24, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

Marloth Park sits on the border of Kruger National Park. Set in a private conservancy on the Crocodile River, a huge attraction lies in the fact that most self-catering accommodation units allow the appropriate feeding […]

South African Airways
News

South African Airways – Time to say goodbye Mr Gordhan? (Opinion)

October 21, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

South African Airways is a broken bird. Moreover, Emirates and Airlink are wasting no time to fill in the gap. Once recognized as an excellent airline, it fell into the doldrums. But, the government tries […]

Tala Game Reserve
Lifestyle

Tala Game Reserve Open For Day Visitors – Book A Picnic Basket

October 19, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

Tala Game Reserve, like many other establishments, reopens to visitors. Overnight or day trips attract those people hankering for a bit of time in the bush after all those months of lockdown. And, it’s handy […]

Dived the Western Cape
Lifestyle

Dived The Western Cape? If Not, You’ll Probably Want To – Stunning Photos

October 3, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

People who hear about the best-dived destinations often think of Sodwana Bay. It’s beautiful and bountiful, and a well-know destination in Northern KwaZulu Natal. But if you never dived before, or never dived in the […]

Language Tourism learn Xhosa
Lifestyle

Language Tourism in SA: Learn Xhosa In Immersive Experience

September 26, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Language Tourism’s a novel way to learn a new language in SA. Historically, countless councillors list new and achievable goals as a pathway to better mental health. And, an innovative South African tourism venture can […]

International airports open in south africa
Lifestyle

Three South African Airports Ready For International Travel

September 25, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

With lockdown levels easing, the international travel ban is lifting on 1 October 2020. South Africa’s Airports Company says they are ready for business. And three international airports open for travel. Three international airports opening […]

Namibia wildlife nambwa
COVID-19

Namibia: COVID-19 Killing Wildlife Conservation

September 23, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Namibia is well known as a fantastic destination. And, wIldlife serves as a vital heritage in Africa. Sadly, COVID-19 eats into wildlife management resources through a devastating impact on tourism. Notably, Namibia’s communal game conservancies […]

Walkhaven Dog Park Gauteng South Africa
Lifestyle

Give The Family Pets A Treat At Walkhaven Dog Park, Muldersdrift

September 22, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

A day in the countryside is a pleasure for Gauteng’s city dwellers. Unfortunately, family pets are often left behind for the day’s picnic outing. Luckily, there is a picnic spot for happy dogs and pet-friendly […]

Lockdown Level 1 South Africa
COVID-19

Lockdown level 1 Lifts Spirits For The First Time In Months

September 21, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

Lockdown Level 1 came into effect in South Africa at midnight on Sunday, September 20. Internation travel starts reopening, and many people return to work. Actually, this Monday morning’s the first time in six months […]

Oskars Cafe & Bakery Hermanus
Lifestyle

Oskars Cafe & Bakery Takes The Cake In Hermanus

September 19, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Summer arrived, Christmas holidays start in 90 days and local travel offers enormous variety. And, Oskars Cafe & Bakery in Hermanus is a must if the Western Cape is on your vacation list. We paid […]

90 Day Fiance Ronald Smith
COVID-19

’90 Day Fiance’: RSA Borders Open In October, Ronald & Tiffany Reunite Soon

September 18, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

90 Day Fiance fans know that Ronald Smith lives in South Africa. He’s not the only TLC star from South Africa (RSA), as Syngin Colchester also stars in the show. The reason Ronald never got […]

South Africa borders travel
Lifestyle

South Africa Borders Re-open But SA Tourism Needs You This Summer

September 17, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

South Africa borders are due to open soon. Finally, some good news for our tourist industry. Currently, it is unclear what, if any, quarantine period will be imposed on international travellers to SA. But even […]

Regional News

Botswana: Mokolodi Nature Reserve – Gaborone’s Best-Kept Secret

September 15, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

Botswana, well known as a wildlife destination makes people naturally think about the Makgadikgadi Pans or Mashatu game reserve. Other magnificent destinations also exist. But, for a weekend trip or when passing through Gaborone, there’s […]

Hermanus 1
Lifestyle

Hermanus: Whale Watching In Beautiful Walker Bay

September 12, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Hermanus brings one of South Africa’s ultimate wildlife experiences. COVID-19 may mean no international travel but South Africans are fortunate in local choices. Whale watching is one of the best things in the country. However, […]

Sun City re-opens
Finance and Economy

Sun City Survived 150-Day Lockdown Without Staff Cutbacks

August 31, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

Sun City re-opens on Wednesday, September 2nd. While international travel remains banned, the famous fun destination relies for the time being on local tourists. The tourism industry took a hard knock during the coronavirus lockdowns. […]

Mseni beach Lodge restaurant
Lifestyle

Mseni Beach Lodge, Sodwana Bay, Announces Restaurant Opening Day

August 21, 2020 sansnewsfeed 0

Mseni Beach Lodge situated a five-minute walk from the main beach at Sodwana Bay already opened bookings for overnight visitors. The lodge, surrounded by sand forest offers self-catering cottages, a large beach house, and BnB […]

COVID-19 regulatons close Lord Charles hotel
COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic Ends An Era As The Lord Charles Hotel Closes

August 14, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

COVID-19 forced the closure of the well-loved and internationally renowned Lord Charles Hotel. It closes at the end of August 2020. And, the tweet from Cheetah Safaris lamenting the closure, mentions the job losses in […]

Tourism international travel South Africa
Regional News

Tourism in South Africa Appeals COVID-19 Lockdown

July 9, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Tourism in South Africa struggles under strict lockdown protocols. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa, (TBCSA) now lobbies the government. They hope for easing restrictions sufficiently to allow for a faster return to business […]

Planes eat the virus
COVID-19

‘Planes Eat The Virus’: SA Minister Of Transport’s Not Alone In That Belief

June 30, 2020 Suzie Michael 1

“Planes eat the virus” as said by the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula made people scoff and laugh at him. But, he’s certainly not the first person who suggested that. According to The South African, […]

International travel
Lifestyle

International Travel Ban Impacts On South Africans Stuck In South Africa

June 18, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

International travel bans had a major impact on people’s lives around the world. A number of people find themselves stuck in a country other than the one they normally reside in. This time, in a quixotic […]

Dinokeng top image
South Africa

Dinokeng Gauteng’s Gem Game Reserve For Level 3 Day Visitors

June 17, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Dinokeng game park is attracting visitors as Lockdown levels in South Africa continue to restrict travel. Unable to cross provincial borders, Gauteng citizens flocked to Dinokeng Park to celebrate Youth Day. Dinokeng is a relatively […]

Kruger National Park opens
COVID-19

Kruger Park Takes Casual Day Visitors, Online Bookings Not Yet Working

June 8, 2020 Suzie Michael 0

Kruger Park is open and ready for day visitors wearing masks. Staff are back at work and certain health conditions apply. They tweeted about how it works on Monday, June 8. Their website press releases […]

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