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Here we tell you what’s new and happening in the travel and tourism world in Africa and beyond. So you’ll know more about the world and not have to talk about the weather next time you’re stuck in a lift.

How To Say “I Love You” Throughout Africa

Love birds

Next time you’re travelling to Africa with a loved one and want to tell them how you feel, use one of these terms – depending on the country you’re in. Or if you happen to fall for a local… This is how to say “I love you” in the different parts of Africa. We’re sure [...]

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The Rhinos Are Going to America!

Rhinos got to America

We’re gearing up here in the Rhino Africa offices for two imminent visits to America. Why? You’ve no doubt heard of them – they’re two of the world’s biggest travel shows – the Los Angeles and New York Times Travel Shows. Last year we only attended the New York show, but it was such a [...]

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IGLTA Cape Town Event

iglta111

The IGLTA hosted its inaugural Cape Town workshop and networking event for existing and prospective members at the Cape Royale yesterday. The South African Ambassador to the IGLTA, David Ryan, opened the meeting and introduced the speakers, which included Rudi Wagenaar from Inspirational Places who is also an IGLTA member, and Ross Bowers, the Marketing [...]

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Responsible Rhino Africa in the Spotlight

Saving Rhinos

Yesterday was World Responsible Travel Day! We celebrated by opening up the latest Spotlight Magazine to a feature on Rhino Africa and the sustainable work that we do. Some great recognition for the community and conservation work that we undertake on behalf of our much valued clients and industry partners. At Rhino Africa we believe [...]

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Rhino Africa’s Top 10 off-the-beaten-track African destinations

Off the beaten track

As African experts, we’ve selected our 10 best “off-the-beaten-track” destinations for 2011. The destinations and properties we’ve chosen are the ones that have stuck with us from our travels over the last year, whether for their sustainable approach, level of luxury or sheer beauty and remoteness. We hope you’ll enjoy exploring these unique African destinations [...]

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And the World’s Best Hotel is…

Sun sets over Singita

The results of this year’s US Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 list of Top 100 Hotels readers’ survey are in! And we’re pleased to say that Africa features highly! The folks at Singita must be popping them Moët & Chandon Champagne bottles in the hundreds. Not only have more than one of their [...]

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The Obamas do Madikwe

Madikwe Hills

We all know well enough now that First Lady Michelle Obama has been traipsing around our great continent, Africa. She’s left again, for the White House, but last week saw her in South Africa and Botswana promoting youth leadership, education, and health and wellness. Hubby Barack is missing out, especially with the Missus venturing in [...]

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Cape Town: Let the competition begin

Bidding Event for Cape Town as World Design Capital 2014

Cape Town: Shortlisted as Design Capital 2014. Cape Town is well-known for its striking natural environs – from the ocean cupping its coastline to that mountain that juts out like a table, inviting patrons to dine at its top once they’ve hiked it. But the city’s urban side is pretty attractive and bustling too. In [...]

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Dine for less this winter – Winter Restaurant Specials

Cape Town Winter Restaurant Specials

Winter Restaurant Specials It’s clear that winter is here. We can tell by the tissues piling up in our office and the mass of Cup-a-Soup boxes filling the recycling bin. But there’s no reason to settle for soup this season… Fight the winter blues and get out with these new winter restaurant specials across South [...]

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IGLTA Convention – The Industry, The Market and The Association

IGLTA Convention in Fort Lauderdale

Unleashed by name, unleashed by nature. Fort Lauderdale and the IGLTA (International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association) did themselves proud at this year’s annual convention. A key sentiment at this year’s event was that the gay and lesbian travel segment is no longer a ‘niche market’. The whole convention lent enormous credibility to that, delivering [...]

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Yellow Fever Vaccinations now required for travel to Zambia

Yellow Fever Vaccination now required to enter Zambia

Urgent Travel Update! Travellers between Zambia and South Africa require a Yellow Fever Vaccination. If you’re planning on visiting Zambia, whether to see the Victoria Falls or for a walking safari in South Luangwa National Park, you’ll have to comply with a new regulation recently passed. Travellers from South Africa to Zambia and travellers from [...]

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Cape Town Voted Number 1 Best Destination in the World by Trip Advisor Travelers

Cape Town wins best travel destination in the world award

Stop the press! Cape Town has won yet another major travel award. As the home of Rhino Africa Safaris (our lovely new offices are in Gardens, Cape Town) we are especially proud of our favourite city and clearly the rest of the world is in agreement. Trip Advisor traveler’s have voted Cape Town as the [...]

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