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Steve Boyes: Reviving the Heart of Wild Africa (National Geographic Live! video) 27 Aug 2013 | 02:18 pm
I just stumpled on this great and truly inspiring presentation by South African National Geographic Emerging Explorer Steve Boyes. In the 15 min video, Steve tells us about his work and experiences in...
SA Express: More flights between Johannesburg <> Cape Town & Johannesburg <> Durban 26 Aug 2013 | 02:41 pm
South African airline SA Express has increased its flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town and between Johannesburg and Durban. Since 19 Aug 2013 and 23 Aug 2013 respectively, the airline operates ...
Emirates upgrades Dubai <> Cape Town route 23 Aug 2013 | 04:57 pm
Emirates Airlines has announced the reintroduction of the Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai <> Cape Town route. Effective 01 Sept 2013, the airline will deploy the aircraft on its daily flights between th...
South Africa: 587 rhinos killed by poachers so far in 2013 23 Aug 2013 | 11:51 am
According to the latest statistics released by the Department of Environmental Affairs and South Africa National Parks (SANParks), South Africa has lost 587 rhinos to illegal poaching since the beginn...
Etosha National Park: New campsite in the Onguma Private Game Reserve 22 Aug 2013 | 06:09 pm
A new campsite, located not even 3km from Etosha's Von Lindquest Gate, is currently being built in the Onguma Private Game Reserve in Namibia. The campsite, which is expected to open by the end of Sep...
Qatar Airways increases baggage allowance 21 Aug 2013 | 04:51 pm
Travelling with Qatar Airways after 01 September 2013? This is great news for you: Effective 01 September 2013, Qatar Airways will increase its checked baggage allowance on all routes worldwide. Econo...
Cape Agulhas: The longest boardwalk in Africa 20 Aug 2013 | 06:38 pm
South African National Parks (SANParks), in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs, Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism and the municipalities of Agulhas and Ov...
Mango to launch flights between Johannesburg & George 20 Aug 2013 | 01:55 pm
South African low-cost carrier Mango will launch flights between Johannesburg and George, the administrative and commercial hub of the Garden Route, on 18 November 2013. Flights will be operated on F...
Virgin Atlantic to resume its seasonal service London <> Cape Town 20 Aug 2013 | 01:28 pm
British airline Virgin Atlantic will resume its seasonal non-stop service between London-Heathrow (LHR) and Cape Town on 27 October 2013. The airline will be returning to Cape Town with daily flights...
South Africa: 561 rhinos killed by poachers so far in 2013 19 Aug 2013 | 05:55 pm
We are still waiting for a current rhino poaching statistics update from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs, but in the meantime South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirme...
