After a three-year break, Cathay Pacific has officially resumed direct services between Hong Kong and Johannesburg.

CemAir flights to one local South African airport has been temporarily placed on hold. Here are the details…

Looking for something to do on the beautiful KZN south coast? Here are five fun activities that you MUST check out!

Local airline, FlySafair, has just added four new regional routes that will all take off in October this year.

The Western Cape’s Plettenberg Bay has officially become a Whale Heritage Site, one of only three in South Africa.

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has announced that it’s ready to reopen to the public next week. Here are the details…

One of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, Boulders Beach, has been named as one of the ’50 Best Beaches in the World’.

A new study has found that Cape Town’s Table Mountain is the fifth most popular natural wonder of the world.

STELLENBOSCH STELLENBUCKS IS BACK Visit Stellenbosch has officially relaunched their iconic Stellenbucks campaign, this time with a focus on restaurants and dining in the popular Winelands town. According to Tourism Update, the Stellenbucks Restaurant Rewards Campaign invites South African diners to experience the diverse culinary offerings of Stellenbosch while being rewarded with ‘Stellenbucks’ for dining out. ALSO READ: ‘Stay Stellenbucks’ […]

TOURISM IN THE WESTERN CAPE IS LOOKING UP Tourist arrivals via air to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) in the first six months of 2023 has greatly exceeding pre-pandemic levels. According to the Western Cape Government’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro’s monthly tourism report, international two-way passengers remained strong between January and […]

Yep, it’s that beautiful time of year again, when wildflowers come out in their thousands to deck the landscape in blazing colours! If you’re looking for spots to view the wild blooms this year, here are four you must visit… WILDFLOWERS IN THE WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK The Postberg Nature Reserve within the West Coast National […]

South Africa is a country known for its stunning landscapes and diverse flora. If you’re interested in seeing wildflowers, there are many places you should consider visiting to witness these incredible blooms during the spring and early summer months, typically from August to October. Here are seven you should check out: NAMAQUALAND, NORTHERN CAPE Wildflowers in […]

Kruger National Park is a veritable wildlife mecca, with tourists coming from near and far to catch a glimpse of the incredible animal and birdlife that thrive in their natural habitat. While game drives are a popular choice for many, there are a few more unusual ways to enjoy the unbeatable wildlife experiences at the park. […]

EMIRATES MAKES MEALTIME EASY In a bid to reduce food wastage on board flights, Emirates has unveiled a new initiative where passengers are allowed to pre-order or pre-select their hot main meal before they actually fly, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time. Passengers are now allowed to pre-order their meals between 14 […]

NETBALL WORLD CUP COMES TO CAPE TOWN The first ever Netball World Cup to be hosted on African soil has come to the Mother City and South Africans are thrilled. To help the public enjoy the action, the City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is bringing the Netball World Cup to communities with […]

SANPARKS STAYS AT 40% OFF If you want to have an epic winter escape this July and August, the South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering some incredible discounts at various national parks across South Africa from 27 July to 7 August 2023. Holiday-makers can expect a 40% discount on new online bookings for stays at a […]

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK’S ‘FIRESIDE STORIES’ Virtual Reality (VR) is coming to Kruger National Park, with the launch of a new VR video series highlighting the beauty of the Kruger region. As per Tourism Update, ‘Fireside Stories – KRUGER360’ will be launched by digital marketing agency, Platypus Digital and is aimed at an international audience. Platypus Digital […]

BRITISH AIRWAYS SERVES UP KFC CHICKEN Sometimes the most exciting part and something many passengers look forward to on board long-haul flights are the inflight meals. Whether you choose the chicken or the beef, a meal is almost certainly guaranteed. Unfortunately for passengers on a recent British Airways flight to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos to […]

TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY CLOSED The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has officially closed down operations of their cable car for two weeks, starting 24 July until 7 August 2023. ALSO READ: Table Mountain celebrates Mandela Day with some special visitors The reason for this closure is for scheduled maintenance to take place over the two […]

AIRLINK AND FLYNAMIBIA TEAM UP Privately-owned domestic and regional airline for Namibia, FlyNamibia, has officially joined Airlink’s Global Distribution System (GDS) in an effort to promote their services to a wider market. A GDS is regarded as a network system owned or operated by a company, in this case, Airlink, that enables transactions between travel industry […]

SHRINKING BEACHES Climate change is definitely making its presence felt around the world and now a recent study has found that several popular tourist beaches are predicted to shrink by a massive amount by the year 2100. The study was undertaken by HawaiianIslands.com with rankings based on European Commission data. The subsequent list has identified […]

VISIT THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is home to a comprehensive collection of South African art and craft and specializes in the art of the Eastern Cape Province. There are three exhibition halls that are re-hung throughout the year to accommodate the museum’s collections as well as a […]

ONLY ANSWER SIX OUT OF 10 QUESTIONS TO PASS THE US CITIZENSHIP TEST In 2022 it was easier than ever to gain naturalised US citizenship, due to the current standard of the country’s citizenship test. This test, reports Daily Mail, is now being updated after over a million people became US citizens last year – one […]

BABANANGO GETS THE BIG 5 After many years of rewilding and significant efforts, KwaZulu-Natal’s Babanango Game Reserve has attained full Big 5 status, and is now home to lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard and elephant, among many other species. ALSO READ: Zululand treasures: Three things you shouldn’t miss According to Tourism Update, a small breeding herd of seven […]

COMIC CON IS BACK The Ultimate Pop Culture and Gaming Festival in Africa, Comic Con, is heading back to Johannesburg this year. Visitors can get stuck into the latest and best merch, gaming, art, comics, tech, film and food, with celebrity guests, actors, comic book artists, cosplayers and industry insiders. This is also the first […]