Sarah Barratt becomes the second woman to win Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) in the competition’s 15-year history
Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) is South Africa’s premier guiding event, and this year it celebrates its 15th anniversary. Established to recognise and promote excellence in safari guiding, the competition provides a platform for outstanding guides to showcase their skills while advancing professional standards, conservation awareness and lifelong learning within the guiding industry. Sarah […]
Breaking Down Borders TV Series Wins International Award
The groundbreaking South African travelogue series, Breaking Down Borders Africa, has been awarded a silver international Telly Award in the Best Travel and Tourism Television Series category. The announcement was made last week as the Telly Awards celebrated their 47th year. “It is a tremendous honour for the team to receive this stellar recognition,” said Paul […]
Tasty Nation brings dine in experience with authentic flavours
Tasty Nation, the beloved South African food brand known for its convenient, traditional meals, launched its first quick service restaurant in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre, Sunninghill. This new venture marks a significant expansion for the brand, bringing its commitment to authentic African flavours and convenience to a dine-in setting. The restaurant, which opened its doors […]
Bakgatla Tribe Opens the Floodgates on Potential
The North West province’s Pilanesberg region has long been one of South Africa’s most-visited tourist zones; for its world-renowned game reserve, and – on the other side of the spectrum – its luxury resorts and lodges. But the area is also the home of an incredibly rich cultural heritage which, until now, has remained largely […]
AJABU Cocktail and Spirits Festival Returns for a Second run
AJABU, Africa’s first bi-annual international Cocktail and Spirits festival, returns to Cape Town, South Africa, from Wednesday, 20 November to Sunday, 24 November, with a programme of world-renowned, international bars, diverse educational seminars and panels, and exciting new opportunities, such as the AJABU Scholarship Programme. The festival will be curated by Colin Asare-Appiah (Bar World […]
Breaking Down Borders: One African Country at a Time
Internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer and social entrepreneur Paul Modjadji is on a mission to uncover the hidden beauty and talent of the African continent through a fourteen-part travelogue show. The adventures can be viewed on SABC 1 as Modjadji and his entourage take viewers to some of the continent’s top landmarks and historical sites. The […]
What to know about taking the whole family on a safari holiday
Yes, bring the kids! Anyone who has ever experienced South Africa’s pristine beaches, breathtaking bushveld, the warm hospitality of our people or tasted our famous braaibroodjies, understands why the country is often recognised as a travel destination of choice. The latest accolade is further testament to our warm-heartedness – Go2Africa rates South Africa as the third-most child-friendly holiday […]
Minor Hotels boosts luxurious experiences in Zambia and Mozambique with new leadership
New Hotel Managers and Executive Chef set to enhance guest experience Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, appointed new Hotel Managers and Executive Chef at their luxury hotels in Zambia […]
Visionary Safari Experience in Zambia to launch in 2025
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce the upcoming debut of its luxury Anantara brand in the African wilderness. Slated to launch in early 2025, Anantara Kafue River Tented […]
A hearty laugh makes for a good kitchen
THE new executive chef at the Cradle Boutique Hotel in the Cradle of Humankind – has a booming voice and a hearty laugh; both important ingredients for a kitchen. Sam Ramokoka needs to be heard above the clamour of boiling pots and sizzling pans when he barks out instructions, always tempered with a laugh that is […]