Articles & stories

13th September 2022

Goodbye Tsogo Sun – Southern Sun comes full circle with rebrand

Southern Sun became Tsogo Sun, and now it's rebranding again as Southern Sun
21st July 2022

Warning to South African travellers amid travel chaos

While the travel industry has almost made a full recovery – with travel numbers nearing pre-pandemic figures – staff shortages are severely impacting service delivery across the industry in Europe and the United States. And South Africa is not immune to the disruptions.
18th July 2022

Mauritius – Back in Action

Mauritius is back and will soon be in full swing after dropping the requirement for visitors to take a pre-travel PCR test with a negative result, as a condition of entry to the country.
11th July 2022

Claire Paul, a founding member, will now take up the CEO position of the WY-GO Group

Dear Wanderers of the World, Its wonderful to see the World resume their passion for Travel and Experienced-based Life.
19th October 2020

The Gatsby Mystery Murder Dinner Yacht Cruise

Murder mystery dinner cruise - fun, different & interactive year end function ideas.
30th September 2020

Top Gear Track Challenge

An absolute must for anyone that's fancied a go on a Top Gear Challenge.
30th September 2020

Jaw-dropping Drive Experiences

With a choice of cars (Land Rover, Mercedes, Volkswagen or BMW to be selected for the entire team beforehand) that offer the most exhilarating experience you can ever have in your life; this event adds a whole new meaning to high-performance driving.
30th September 2020

Harley Davidson Chauffeur Ride

TREAT YOUR TEAM TO AN OUTLAW EXPERIENCE, NO LICENCE NECESSARY! Always dreamt of a rough-and-tumble, free-wheeling outlaw life?
30th September 2020

Heli Flips

Helicopter flights and flips allow you to share the joys of a bird’s eye-view of the beauty that South Africa has to offer with your team.
30th September 2020

Drive-In Movie Theatre

DRIVE-INS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK! Create an incredible event with all necessary health & safety measures in place at a drive-in cinema and roadhouse.
13th August 2020

Lion Sands River Lodge, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Lion Sands is a place that enriches one’s soul. It’s an extraordinary gift passed down over generations and even for those of us who have known its sweeping landscapes since birth, it remains a place of extraordinary beauty and discovery.
13th August 2020

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

It’s always summer at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge!
13th August 2020

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town places the many luxuries of the city at your fingertips.
13th August 2020

Gondwana’s Bush Villas, Garden Route

Gondwana Game Reserve, and the Luxury Safari Lodge and villas, are accessibly located in the Western Cape’s idyllic Garden Route with numerous top attractions nearby, including seaside Garden Route Golf Courses and charming coastal towns like Mossel Bay, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay.
13th August 2020

Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush is a 14,000-hectare private nature reserve that shares a fenceless border with the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa.
13th August 2020

The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay Cape Town

Situated in Camps Bay, this luxury beach hotel features 4 outdoor pools and views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range.
13th August 2020

Camps Bay Retreat Hotel, Camps Bay’s Hidden Gem

Tucked away on a large, private estate overlooking Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, this boutique hotel combines stunning views with first-class facilities.
13th August 2020

The Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaan

Overlooking the tranquil Langebaan Lagoon, The Farmhouse Hotel is a unique, character filled historic farmstead.
26th June 2020

Jackalberry Ridge, Marloth Park

The luxury tented accommodation of Jackalberry Ridge is situated in indigenous bush on the southern border of the Kruger National Park.
26th June 2020

Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp, Mabula Private Game Reserve

Situated within the Mabula Private Game Reserve, Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp consists of five luxury tents.
26th June 2020

Elephant Hide Guest Lodge, Knysna

Peacefully nestled on a clifftop overlooking Knysna Lagoon, these spacious stand-alone suites are decorated in natural wood and stone architecture.
26th June 2020

Walkersons Hotel & Spa, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga

The stunning countryside views, well-stocked trout dams, luxury Dullstroom accommodation with all the modern comforts, and fine country dining make Walkersons a charming and memorable destination.
26th June 2020

Elephant Point, Kruger National Park

Elephant Point is a low-density exclusive estate situated on a 290 ha private reserve bordering the Kruger National Park & developed by the prestigious Legacy Hotel Group.
26th June 2020

The Robberg Beach Lodge, Plettenberg Bay

Located in Plettenberg Bay and a 2-minute walk from the beach, The Robberg Beach Lodge offers luxury accommodation with the Indian Ocean, garden, or Robberg Nature Reserve views.
26th June 2020

Fugitives’ Drift Lodge, Rorke’S Drift, Kwazulu-Natal

Experience 5-star accommodation, internationally acclaimed battlefield tours, and world-class hospitality.
4th June 2020

Tsogo Sun Hotels Safety Protocols

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic is testi ng the resilience of our people and, in true South African spirit, we are demonstrating through acts of kindness, innovati on, and adaptability. #HereForYou
4th June 2020

City Lodge Hotel Group Open For Business In Level 3

City Lodge Hotel Group is starting to open up its hotels in a phased response to business traveller demand as South Africa moves to Level 3 alert of the lockdown from 1 June 2020. The group has been busy during Levels 5 and 4 preparing its properties to open in a Covid-19 world. Some properties have offered quarantine accommodation while others have accommodated essential services, now extended to include business travellers.
4th June 2020

Tourism In Level 3 Lockdown

South African Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, announced over the weekend that parts of the tourism sector would be operating under level 3 lockdown from June 1.
4th June 2020

Only Some National Parks Open – For Now

Only the open-access national parks – namely Golden Gate Highlands, parts of  the Garden Route and Table Mountain national parks (with the exception of Boulders Beach and Cape Point) – opened on Monday, June 1.
4th June 2020

Level 3 Flights – What Pax Need

With limited domestic air services resuming under level 3 of the national lockdown, agents have called for clarity on the documentation that will be required.
4th June 2020

Air Travel – Coronavirus Covid-19

Limited domestic air travel for business purposes will be allowed, subject to restrictions on the number of flights per day and authorization based on the reason for travel.  The availability of port health services will also guide the scheduling of flights.
14th May 2020

Iceland Is Open

Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, has announced that Iceland will reopen its borders from June 15 and the 14-day quarantine will not be mandatory for passengers arriving at Keflavík International Airport.
14th May 2020

Mauritius Says It Is COVID-19 Free

Mauritius has declared total recoveries from COVID-19 infections as of May 11.
13th May 2020

New Zealand Domestic Tourism To Resume This Week

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that New Zealand will drop to level 2 restrictions, which will see the return of domestic tourism.
13th May 2020

Emirates Opening Routes

Starting 21 May 2020, Emirates will resume scheduled passenger flights to 9 cities in 8 countries, including connections between the UK and Australia via Dubai.
13th May 2020

Greek Government Launches Plan To Restart Tourism Sector

Tourists could holiday in Greece without restrictions from June 1, according to the Greek government.
20th October 2017

Luxury Travel

The growth of Luxury travel has exceeded the industry values for the past few years. This trend is especially apparent in Africa’s mover and shakers taking more top seats in aircraft than in the past.
10th October 2017
Vietnam

WY-consider Travelling to Vietnam?

Vietnam’s immaculate reputation as a diverse destination for those seeking the thrill of a life time is genuinely blowing visitors away with its blend of invigorating cities, stunning beaches and landscapes.
10th August 2017

The Hidden Benefits of Short-Term Business Travel

Much has been written about long-term expatriate assignments, but for many of us, a more common “assignment” is the short-term business trip — that four-day jaunt to Dubai or the there-and-back trip to Buenos Aires. Too often, these whirlwind treks leave us numb.