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Garden Route National Park: Access requirements for the Komsepad section of the Knysna Lakes Section
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the implementation of access requirements for the Komsepad section of the Knysna Lakes Section of the Garden Route National Park from 01 Nove… read more
Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates sold-out inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic Airways proudly celebrates the successful launch of its direct service from London Gatwick to Cape Town, with the inaugural flight departing on October 28, 2024, and arriving the next day. The flight’s Premium and Economy cabins were fully booked, highlighting strong demand for this new route, which operates up to three times a we… read more
Cape Town: Tokai Forest picnic site in the Table Mountain National Park closed until further notice
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Tokai Forest picnic site in the Table Mountain National Park in … read more
South Africa's Blue Flag beaches, boats & marinas 2024/25
A total of 48 beaches in South Africa, along with four marinas and seven tourism boats were recognised for meeting the highest environmental management, education, safety, acce… read more
Navigating the online world of direct bookings
When planning your next escape to a luxurious holiday destination. Leading travel experts give their take on who, what, when and where to book and why Making a hotel booking online may be a simple process in itself, but the time spent getting to this point in the travel journey is considerable.
A 2023 study of travellers from Australi… read more
Table Mountain Cableway is temporarily out of service following a fire
Cape Town's Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has announced earlier today (25 October 2024) that the … read more
Cape Town wins Africa’s Leading Cruise Port award again ahead of bumper season
Cape Town has once again been recognised as a top destination for cruise travellers, with the Port of Cape Town winning the title of Africa’s Leading Cruise Port at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
The recognition supports the city’s position as the key gateway for cruise tourism on the African continent, and the primary cruise port in… read more
Date for the Adderley Street Festive Lights Switch-On 2024 in CPT has been announced
The City of Cape Town has announced that the annual Adderley Street Festive Lights Switch-On 2024 and the largest outdoor free entertainment concert at Grand Parade will take place on Sunday, 01 December 2024. Th… read more
Eastern Cape: Significant flight disruptions at King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London! [update]
update (22 Octobe 2024): According to Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), today's flight disruptions at King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London were not related to the instrument flight procedure maintena… read more
Norwegian Cruise Line amends itinerary for Norwegian Dawn’s South African season
Norwegian Cruise Line has informed guests booked on upcoming sailings of the Norwegian Dawn that significant itinerary changes will impact itineraries between Port Louis, Mauritius, and Cape Town, South Africa.
The 12-night cruises, originally scheduled to include stops in Madagascar and Reunion, have been adjusted, wi… read more
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