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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.

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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From Mountain to Waterfall, Now Direct thanks to Zambezi Air!

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What do the the Mountain that is flat like a Table and The Smoke that Thunders have in common? And no, it is not a riddle… STARTING June 30, Zambezi Airlines will introduce new flights connecting Cape Town directly with Livingstone and on to Lusaka, Zambia. And why would do we feel like sharing this? [...]

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We have a winner!!!

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After much fanfare and suspense we are ready to announce the winner of our 10,000 Facebook Fans competition…We had a little draw with David this morning and it’s time to give someone the safari holiday of a lifetime! The incredibly lucky winner of three nights at MannaBay, followed by two nights at the mind boggling [...]

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Happy Birthday Mr President!

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Today is a special day in sunny South Africa, our President, Jacob Zuma, turns 69 today! President Zuma was born in the beautiful province of Kwazulu Natal and spent his childhood exploring the valleys and hills that make up this spectacular part of our country! Called the Kingdom of the Zulu, KZN is home to [...]

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Johan Anthoniszoon van Riebeek… but we call him just ‘Uncle Jan’.

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Who would have thought that when Jan van Riebeek sailed into, what is now, Table Bay and saw Table Mountain for the first time (artist’s impression of an untouched wonder as he would have seen above) that he gave birth to the magical city of Cape Town! Today, the 6th April, marks the day that [...]

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Vote For Table Mountain As One Of The New7Wonders of The World

Vote For Table Mountain

Table Mountain, iconic, beautiful and rising majestically above Cape Town since… well for ages. It’s a natural wonder, a real gem in Cape Town’s crown. No one should visit Cape Town without stepping foot on its summit, so if you’re staying in any Cape Town accommodation ask the concierge how you can get to the [...]

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The Bachelor visits Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa!

The Bachelor ABC series visits Lion Sands in the Kruger

The Bachelor, an ABC television series where potential love interests vie for the attention of one man, has finally visited South African shores! Last night Brad Womack the 2011 Bachelor took the three remaining ladies on safari in Africa at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve part of the Greater [...]

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The Rhinos Are Coming To The New York Travel Show!

Rhino Africa at the New York Travel Show

So the Rhinos are off to the Big Apple. To the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre – Booth 1154 will be our home for 3 days! If Mohammed won’t come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed! So we’re taking Africa to America. Like the cast from Coming to America, we have been [...]

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Congratulations to the winner of two nights at Summerwood Guesthouse!

Summerwood Guesthouse in Stellenbosch

Just to whet your appetites for our upcoming safari giveaway, we decided that an interim prize at the 6000 Facebook fan mark would be a great idea. So we decided to give away a two night stay at the luxurious Summerwood Guesthouse in Stellenbosch. To win all you had to do was become a fan [...]

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Cape Town lends a hand… and a guitar pick: The Good Work Gig.

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Having lived in Cape Town long enough to call myself a Capetonian, I can confidently say that if you want to keep us entertained we need three things: a mountain view, a live band and a beach bar. The cunning people from the Good Work Foundation clearly know our kryptonite and have, in association with [...]

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Win with Rhino Africa and Summerwood Guesthouse

Win with Rhino Africa and Summerwood Guesthouse

Rhino Africa Safaris in association with the superb Summerwood Guesthouse in Stellenbosch on the Cape Wine Route are giving away a two night stay for one lucky Facebook fan and partner. All you have to do is be a fan of Rhino Africa on Facebook and you are in line to win, we will pick [...]

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