The Zindoga Villa at Camp Jabulani (a family owned and managed lodge in South Africa’s Kruger National Park) has had a makeover and is now restored and improved, ready for its guests in 2013. The spacious villa is perfect for guests who want a totally exclusive African safari, a family or small group perhaps. It [...]

Read Full Post »

Here at Africa Exclusive we love the idea of our clients having a fabulous holiday on South Africa’s Garden Route. You time there might follow a South African safari but there’s enough to see on the Garden Route for you to spend at least a week there. If you were continuously drive, it would take [...]

Read Full Post »

Two new executive chefs have joined Singita at its South African lodges. Archie MaClean will be overseeing the culinary experience at Singita’s two lodges in the Kruger National Park, Singita Lebombo Lodge and Singita Sweni Lodge, whilst Scott Rattray heads the kitchen at Singita Boulders Lodge. Archie, aged 31, began his culinary career at the [...]

Read Full Post »

Last week &Beyond launched their newly rebuilt and refurbished Ngala Tented Camp in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. The camp’s six sophisticated tents have been cleverly designed to celebrate the romance of canvas in natural bush surroundings. Each tented suite overlooks the seasonal Timbavati riverbed. You’ll find your own outdoor showers, deep luxurious [...]

Read Full Post »

The 23rd of May was a special day at Rocktail Beach Camp, World Turtle Day. The entire day was themed around these magnificent and very popular creatures. In camp the kids made themselves at home in the kitchen, making tasty turtle shaped cookies while the adults enjoyed a little time at the bar with some [...]

Read Full Post »

You might have heard of Sibella the miracle cheetah before; back in 2004 she was rescued by Samara Game Reserve officials after being ripped apart by dogs. Humans nursed her back to health before returning her into the wild. Sibella was the first cheetah to be reintroduced into the Karoo in 125 years and, popular [...]

Read Full Post »

Guests at Sabi Sabi have been enjoying watching the annual impala rut as South African winter approaches. When winter arrives the impala’s testosterone levels soar and they begin to fight for territory and dominance over the female herds, making for some exciting African safari sightings! The noise of the rut can be heard over long [...]

Read Full Post »

Heading to Cape Town after your South African safari? Why not stay in Cape Town’s most stylish hotel, the Grand Daddy Hotel? Situated right in the heart of Cape Town, this hotel is quirky to say the least. You will find 32 rooms in the hotel: 23 superior rooms, 2 Sugar Daddy suites and, on [...]

Read Full Post »

Generally game viewing at Pafuri Camp over the past few weeks has been excellent with elephant and buffalo sighted almost every day. It was leopards, however, that that stole the limelight this month with a total of 23 separate sightings. One particular day early on this the month was especially packed with leopards! During the [...]

Read Full Post »

South Africa’s polygamous President, Jacob Zuma, married Ms Bongi Ngema, his sixth wife, on the 20th of April 2012, his office said. The wedding ceremony, known as umgcago, took place at his home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. In an official statement his office said: “A wedding reception will be held in the evening and on the [...]

Read Full Post »