TravelNote SA

21/06/2024

Mpumalanga government plans to create its own 'Table Mountain in the near future to give tourists a feel of Cape Town from the east side of the country.

Read More: https://travelnotesa.com/mpumalanga-aims-to-create-a-table-mountain-in-mariepskop/

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency Love South Africa Department of Tourism

20/06/2024

SANParks is currently exploring numerous interventions including community mobilisation and support to push back against threats rhino poaching. This follows two recent incidents where rangers battled against armed poachers in the premises of Kruger National Park.
Read More: https://travelnotesa.com/kruger-rangers-get-up-in-arms-with-poachers/

11/06/2024

Invitation for the next delivery partner bids who will operate and upgrade the current system post 2026; concession agreement with current partner soon to end.

https://travelnotesa.com/a-new-dawn-beckons-as-gautrain-invites-bids-for-next-concessionaire/

12/05/2024

All roads lead to for the Africa's Travel Indaba trade show.

12/02/2024

FlySafair has added a route to from Cape Town which will commence in April and costs only R1881. This move clears the territory of connecting flights in which can be costly and a drag.

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12/02/2024

FlySafair has added a route to from Cape Town which will commence in April and costs only R1881. This move clears the territory of connecting flights in which can be costly and a drag.

Read More: https://travelnotesa.com/kruger-international-airport-adds-flysafair-direct-flight-to-mother-city/

12/02/2024

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The Kruger International Airport has welcomed FlySafair new flight route connecting Cape Town which will launch from the 2nd of April 2024 at a single trip cost of R1,851.00. The frequency of the flight is twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Flight bookings are already available online at the Fl...

14/12/2023

Department of Tourism alongside Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency & the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, have launched and deployed the first batch of Tourism Monitors to patrol around the Paul Kruger Gate and other attraction areas near Hazyview, as part of the Tourism Safety Programme to enhance tourism safety ahead of peak summer holiday period.

About 200 tourism monitors in total will be deployed across the area according to Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela but for now only 100 will start taking position as soon as possible.
Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/mpumalanga-deploys-first-batch-of-tourism-monitors/



Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/mpumalanga-deploys-first-batch-of-tourism-monitors/

17/11/2023

The Blyde River water catchment is currently being contaminated by chemicals that Zamazamas use when harvesting and diverting gold in Pilgrims Rest. A whole ecosystem is threatened at this point.


Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/blyde-river-water-catchment-falls-cry-to-the-zamazama-chemicals/

15/11/2023

Bhili Rackson is a proud Tour Guide who enjoys serving tourists with a smile as part of his day's work.

This was ahead of a much-anticipated afternoon game drive, with an international family who had visited Masingitana Private Tented Camp recently.

15/11/2023

South Africa is going all out to ensure safety for both local and international tourists.. Minister Patricia de Lille reaffirmed representatives of the Diplomatic Corps to spread the word in their respective countries that the department, working together with the SAPS are installing all high- level security setups for tourism safety purposes.



https://travelnotesa.com/diplomatic-corps-reassured-sa-geared-high-level-tourism-safety-measures/

14/11/2023

The Tourism Ministry in South Africa has teamed up with Google to unlock the power of technology in the sector and increase arrivals in the country to support economic growth and job creation.
Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/sa-tourism-ministry-joins-forces-with-google/

19/09/2023

Visit a National Park near you and get free access.
The free week has already commenced from 16 September and is to end 24 September
Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/entry-at-national-parks-is-free-this-week/

03/09/2023

Ndebele Contemporary Artist, Esther Mahlangu has been honoured with a street mural spanning across two lanes on Franklin and West Broadway in New York City.

Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/nyc-honours-esther-mahlangu-with-another-mural-spanning/

03/09/2023

Department of Tourism has signed a MoU with Airbnb and collaborations include amongst others, the establishment of a national registration system for Short Term Rentals as per section 6 of the Tourism Act 2014 in South Africa to provide transparency into the short-term rental market.

The MoU further includes collaboration between the two parties on the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy, a skills development programme focused on spreading the benefits of tourism to historically disadvantaged individuals by lowering barriers to entry and providing economic empowerment. Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency South African Tourism - UK & Ireland Travel Trade

Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/department-of-tourism-signs-mou-with-airbnb/

01/09/2023

Tourism Business Council of South Africa has officially launched the Secura Traveller app as part of improving visitors' experience.

The app is aimed to connect travellers and tourism stakeholders to hundreds of service providers when every second counts; such service providers will be available and are ready, equipped to assist in any situation.

This Traveller app also integrates a range of affordable services including emergency medical responses, breakdowns and crime-related incident assistance.
South Africa Tourism Online Department of Tourism

Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/s-a-officially-launches-secura.../

30/08/2023

South Africa is gearing up more measures to strengthen the safety of tourists and further increase visit numbers.

1. R174million had been allocated to train more than 2 200 Tourism Monitors across the country for the 2023/24 financial year, with the aim to improve the visitor experience across provinces at top tourist attractions and national parks towards the end of October to early November 2023, just in time for the summer tourist season.

2. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), is currently in talks with Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on the C-More tracking device and how best this technology can be incorporated into the Secura app.

Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/tourism-sector-strengthens-efforts-on-tourism-safety-measures/

25/08/2023

Zip lining, horse riding, paint balling and quad biking can all be found in Fernie just outside Empuluzi in Mpumalanga.

Do check out this hidden gem as you take a
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25/08/2023

will sign a Cooperation Agreement with the South African Township and Village Tourism Association during September of this year. This Association represents township and village tourism organisations, and the Agreement to be signed, is intended to encourage cooperation within the scope of the Parties’ respective mandates, to deliver support to tourism enterprises operating in the townships and village tourism hubs.

15/08/2023

Sunrise 🌄 in Agincourt.. what a morning

12/08/2023

A Spanish guest captures a photograph of an elephant during a sunrise Safari game drive with in Mpumalanga

10/08/2023

Following the death of a British Tourist who was killed in the crossfire during a taxi protest in Nyanga, Cape Town, Western Cape, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille has since expressed her heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, further pleading with law enforcement agencies to find the perpetrators of this violent crime as soon as possible.

Read More: https://travelnotesa.com/minister-de-lille-calls-for-swift-apprehension-of-suspects-who-killed-uk-tourist/

Department of Tourism City of Cape Town

02/08/2023

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela says that the sparked airline competition since the revival and expansion of South African Airways (SAA) restores confidence to both local and international market.

Mahlalela was speaking on Tuesday during the two-day Annual South African Association For The Conference Industry (SAACI) Industry Congress in Addo, Eastern Cape.
Read More: https://travelnotesa.com/mahlalela-excited-by-sparked-airline-competition-since-saa-expansion/

02/08/2023

Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille says the sector strongly relies on domestic tourism as its bedrock. She said that while reflecting on tourism’ as a vital role in South Africa’s economic growth and development, it is particularly important to recognise how equally crucial a segment, domestic tourism.

The minster participated in the World Tourism Month Media Launch in the Northwest Province, particularly at Thaba Legae Guest Lodge, situated 10 kilometres from the Rustenburg CBD, a serene setting that caters to accommodations, weddings, and functions with unmatched charm. Department of Tourism Thaba Legae Guest Lodge

Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/tourism-minister-calls-locals-to-domestic-travel/

17/07/2023

As part of celebrating the Internal Mandela Day, will unveil two statues of the father of the nation in Mthata, Eastern Cape.

This project is spearheaded by the and

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16/07/2023

Leader of Government Business and MEC for EDTEA KZN, Siboniso Duma visited the Drakensberg Cable Car project and got to experience where the base and mid-way stations of the much anticipated cableway would be.

The MEC also immersed on the snow-capped top, with awe-striking 360° views of the Drakensburg Mountains, in the experience which tourists will have when the project is completed and operational.

The MEC went for an oversight visit to the Mazizini area on Friday where he assessed and monitored progress made on the proposed location for the cableway, which will boost tourism economy and also take mutual advantage of tourism in bordering Lesotho and the Free State.

Department of Tourism EThekwini Municipality

16/07/2023

Leader of Government Business and MEC for EDTEA KZN, Siboniso Duma visited the Drakensberg Cable Car project and got to experience where the base and mid-way stations of the much anticipated cableway would be.

The MEC also immersed on the snow-capped top, with awe-striking 360° views of the Drakensburg Mountains, in the experience which tourists will have when the project is completed and operational.

The MEC went for an oversight visit to the Mazizini area on Friday where he assessed and monitored progress made on the proposed location for the cableway, which will boost tourism economy and also take mutual advantage of tourism in bordering Lesotho and the Free State.

Department of Tourism EThekwini Municipality


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16/07/2023

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve the King of the jungle

13/07/2023

has made funding of Solar PV to sites including Skukuza & Sabie Camps, worth R64.18 million under the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP).
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13/07/2023

has made funding of Solar PV to sites including Skukuza & Sabie Camps, worth R64.18 million under the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP).

Read more: https://travelnotesa.com/dept-of-tourism-funds-solar-pv-to-kruger-national-park/