Air Belgium today announced its new flight programme from Belgium to South Africa and Mauritius for the upcoming 2024 summer season. It’s great news for South Africans in Europe who’d like to head home for the Christmas holidays! Between March and October next year, the Belgian airline will be operating: 2 weekly frequencies (Wednesday and […]

Three terrrified female tourists, from the US, England and the Netherlands, were hijacked in South Africa by armed robbers who opened fire on their car, seriously wounding two of them. The gang fired at least four bullets to force the car off the road and hit two of the volunteers who were on their way […]

South African Airways has added extra scheduled flights to key destinations in its domestic route network. RAMPING UP The restarted airline which was grounded from March 2020 until September 2021 has cautiously been scaling up its operations so that it is not wasteful of state funding. Demand for air travel is rising in South Africa […]

See which five countries in Asia South African passport holders can visit without needing visas for tourist stays. The South African passport is certainly not the best passport in the world. South Africans are quite restricted with regard to global mobility compared with passports of other countries. That said, there are some exciting and inspiring […]

YELLOW FRAMES GET A NEW FEATURE Cape Town’s seven yellow frames, which are installed across the Mother City and offer tourists a different view of Table Mountain, will soon have a new feature installed in the form of an audio guide for those who are visually impaired. The famous frames, which can be found in […]

SOUTH AFRICA AND CAPE TOWN TOP THE LIST We always knew South Africa was a gem, with its abundant beauty, natural delights, friendly people and cultural and historic significance, but now almost 30 000 readers of The Telegraph newspaper have voted South Africa as their favourite country in the world to visit, with Cape Town also featuring as […]

South Africa has been named the Greatest Country on Earth by over 30,000 travel enthusiasts! Although South Africans have always known that (!), for the last ten years in a row New Zealand had won that accolade, with most tourists wanting to travel there. But now it’s SA’s turn to shine in the sun. The […]

ADVENTURE GUARANTEED ON THE KZN SOUTH COAST Those looking for adventure in the KZN South Coast region can now look forward to a new adventure tour package from the KZN South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). Called ‘the Nyandezulu Experience’, the tour package includes a guided tour of the Nyandezulu rural area, which is an area […]

NEW TOLLS FOR FAMOUS CAPE TOWN ROAD It will now cost travellers and motorists a little more to pass through ‘one of the world’s most scenic drives’. This comes after a recent toll tariff increase instated on 1 July 2023. According to travelnews.africa, in order to manage and maintain the road, the Western Cape government and SANParks, the […]

Here’s a first. Travellers can now visit Japan without needing to take their clothes with them! No, this is not a trip to a nudist colony. And no, it is not something inappropriate or untoward. A Japanese airline has introduced a clothing rental service for passengers on its flights. The airline is attempting to reduce […]

Cape Town will see its first direct connection to South America in over a decade, as South African Airways is set to launch its first intercontinental flights since the Covid -19 lockdown. The new direct and first flight service between Cape Town and São Paulo in Brazil will be reinstated on October 31, 2023. According to […]

Some countries have large populations but small surface areas, while others have large areas that could easily accommodate huge numbers of people. However, many of the countries with the largest land areas contain so much uninhabitable land due to the inhospitable climactic conditions. There are various metrics used to measure the largest countries in the […]

MOST EXPENSIVE AIRPORT PARKING Car parking at the airport is sometimes necessary and all-the-time expensive. It tends to add an unexpected bill to the cost of an already pricey trip for travellers. ALSO READ: New E-gates to be introduced at OR Tambo International Airport The price of airport parking varies around the world, but if you’ve […]

If you’re not really one for ‘roughing it’, but still want to experience the beauty of the Eastern Cape outdoors, then glamping is just the thing for you! Here are a few incredible glamping spots in the Eastern Cape that you won’t want to miss. Wake up to zebras on your doorstep. Photo: canva WOODBURY […]

Long-haul flights can be a nightmare for some people. Being inside a cabin and confined to a seat for hours on end can leave a person feeling exhausted and restless when you finally do arrive at your destination. To help minimize all that, here are six top tips that will totally transform the comfort of […]

WESTERN CAPE ATTRACTIONS VERY POPULAR According to a monthly tourism report from the WC Government’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro, the Western Cape and some of its attractions saw a huge number of tourists over the month of May 2023. A number of attractions across the province recorded a total of 176 […]

CAMPS BAY BEACH MAKES THE LIST The Western Cape is beyond blessed with its vast array of stunning landscapes, scenery, attractions and wildlife. And as far as beaches in the region go, the province certainly has some of the very BEST. Now, to prove just that, Cape Town’s Camps Bay Beach was recently named amongst the most beautiful beaches in […]

Magoebaskloof is an adventure-lovers paradise. Situated at the foot of the northern tip of the Drakensberg mountain range, Magoebaskloof consists of landscapes dominated by incredible, dramatic scenery and afromontane forests. Whether you’re just there to take in the scenery, adventure activities in this area almost call out to you. Here are three of them that […]

Packing a suitcase is all part of the joy and excitement of going on holiday. Whether its just for a short trip or a lengthy, lazy vacation, we’ve got five tips to make your packing perfect! MAKE A LIST, CHECK IT TWICE We’ve probably heard this one from some of our more “organised” friends, right? […]

PREVENT LUGGAGE MISHAPS We’ve all been or know of someone who has been a victim of those unfortunate luggage mishaps that sometimes happen at airports. Whether it’s lost bags, damaged suitcases or stolen items, it’s really not an ideal situation to be in. Now, a video that has gone viral on TikTok has the perfect […]

Pet owners need to prepare their animals before going on vacation. Fish are low-maintenance pets, but they still need to be fed while you’re away. There are different options for feeding fish during vacations. Here we’ll discuss the available options, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to prepare beforehand. ALSO READ: How do you deal with an aggressive […]

SOUTH COAST GETS A NEW HIKE Those looking for a fun and healthy way to explore the beautiful beaches and surroundings of the South Coast can now partake in a new Beach-to-Beach Adventure hike launched by South Coast Tourism. The Beach-to-Beach Adventure Hike is a 38km hike which extends from Port Edward beach all the […]

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HERMANUS GETS NEW TOUR Ever-popular Western Cape tourist destination, Hermanus, has welcomed a new offering from City Sightseeing South Africa and their famous sightseeing red buses that are well-known around South Africa, especially Caape Town. The new Explorer Tour will offer visitors and tourists a truly memorable experience around the beautiful town. ALSO READ: Happiness in Hermanus: […]

KLM UNVEILS NEW CABINS KLM Airlines has introduced a new seat offering for its Business Class passengers on board its Boeing 777 fleet. The new World Business Class seats will also make its way to South Africa, as the B777 fleet is used on its Amsterdam to Cape Town and Johannesburg routes. The airline has […]