TWO KINGS WELCOMED AT THANDA SAFARI
20 Years of Wildlife Conservation Sees Lion Population Strengthened Further South Africa, July 2024. Renowned for its Big Cat sightings, Thanda Safari, a luxury private game reserve nestled in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, has welcomed two magnificent male lions as part of their wildlife conservation programme to ensure healthy genetic diversity within the game reserve. […]
Franschhoek Bastille 2024 Celebrations Postponed to New Dates: 20th & 21st July
In an urgent update, event organisers, following consultations with disaster and risk management, have been advised to postpone the Iconic Bastille 2024 celebrations to new dates, 20th & 21st July. This decision prioritises guest safety amidst severe weather warnings and anticipated disruptive rain this week. “The decision to postpone was made after careful consideration and […]
Where Service Becomes Therapy
In Africa’s Most Illustrious Wine Valley Fleur du Soleil guesthouse is more than just a nexus of Franschhoek’s gastronomical and oenological hotspots, it’s a paradigm where hospitality and personalized service are deliciously transformative. Renowned for having some of South Africa’s top award-winning restaurants and a legendary wine culture, Franschhoek appeals to those with the most refined […]
Qatar Airways Secures the ‘Airline of the Year’ Title from Skytrax, Returning to the Top for an Unprecedented Eighth Time
The 5-star carrier also received three other prestigious awards: ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ Qatar Airways becomes the first aviation group to win Best Airline, Best Airport and Best Airport Shopping, in the same year in Skytrax history Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways […]
Franschhoek Celebrates Bastille 2024: Your Guide to the Festivities
Raise a glass and join in the French revelry as the Franschhoek Wine Valley gears up to host the renowned calendar highlight of Bastille Day. This year’s festival, once again in proud partnership with Prescient, promises the ultimate weekend showcase of the region’s finest wines, artisanal fare, live entertainment and a plethora of activities. Held on […]
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THANDA SAFARI CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
The Thanda Story 20 years ago on 22 May 2004, the 14 000-hectare Thanda (‘love’ in isiZulu) Safari, a Big Five private game reserve, officially opened to guests. Inspired by the adventures of Ernst Hemmingway, Dan Olofsson and his wife Christin ventured from Malmö Sweden into the rolling hills of Zululand South Africa where they were warmly […]
Franschhoek announces Bastille 2024 dates & ticket sales now live!
Franschhoek is set to once again dazzle and delight as it gears up for another spectacular Bastille celebration, in partnership with global financial services business, Prescient. Mark your calendars for the 13th and 14th of July 2024, as the Cape’s very own French outpost gears up for a weekend extravaganza of gastronomic delights, exquisite wines […]
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa presents exclusive Winemakers Dinners and sociable Wine Society events in celebration of the winter season
Nestled in the Heart of the Helderberg, this five-star hotel invites all wine enthusiasts to indulge in an unforgettable journey through fine wines and gourmet delights over the colder months with a series of Winemakers Dinners hosted at the on-site Stefan’s restaurant on the last Wednesday of every month. This monthly celebration of fine food […]
THE MARINE TO WELCOME FESTIVALGOERS AT THE FYNARTS FESTIVAL IN HERMANUS
The vibrant coastal town of Hermanus will be hosting the 12th FynArts Festival from 7 to 17 June 2024. The festival is an exuberant celebration of creativity in all its forms – visual, musical, literary, culinary, and performance. The diverse programme runs over 10 days and is bursting with delights, from theatre and live music in every […]