The Netherlands: KLM increases capacity to South Africa! [update]

update (04 November 2024): KLM has announced that it will add another extra direct flight between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town from 10 January 2025 until 30 March 2025. The additional weekly flight ups the service between the two cities to 10 times per week.

The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to increase capacity to South Africa. According to the airline, the number of direct flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town will be increased from the Christmas period to the end of the winter season with two extra flights per week.  This expansion comes just in time for the busy December travel season. The new services on board KLM's new Boeing 777-300 will operate alongside the airline's the current daily flight. KLM's additonal service between Amsterdam and Cape Town (AMS > CPT on Tuesdays and Sundays; CPT > AMS on Mondays and Wednesdays) will operated from 17 December 2024 until 30 March 2025. 

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Cape Town: Start of the booking season for the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail has to be postponed!

The City of Cape Town has informed the public that the start of the booking season for the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail has to be postponed due to ongoing repairs after the winter season rains. According to the City's media office, bookings for the trail will only open on 01 November 2024 for this hiking season. Bookings for the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail are typically open from 01 October each year, with hikes starting from 01 November. 

(c) City of Cape Town, Media Office

Cape Town recorded unusually high rainfall over a short period this past Winter season. As a result, the water levels raised significantly across the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail, allowing the Steenbras Nature Reserve team to assess parts of the trail only a few days ago. Unfortunately, the team has found that several sections of the hiking trail have been damaged. Necessary maintenance work started 27 September 2024 and the City of Cape Town is confident that the trail will be ready to open to the public by 01 November 2024. We'll keep you posted!

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Durban: ACSA urges passengers to allow extra time when travelling to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)!

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public on 29 September 2024 that the passport control at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban has been experiencing technical difficulties. This is leading to slower passenger processing and long queues. ACSA is therefore urging passengers to allow extra time when travelling to the airport. 

For domestic flights within South Africa, ACSA usually suggests to arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure to complete check-in procedures.
For international flights, ACSA usually  suggests to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure to complete check-in procedures.

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Twee Rivieren Rest Camp is currently running very low on ULP fuel! [update]

update (02 October 2024): The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has informed the public that that the fuel situation at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp has been resolved.

The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park yesterday (29 September 2024) announced that Twee Rivieren Rest Camp is currently running very low on ULP fuel (unleaded petrol). Travellers are advised to fill up their vehicles with unleaded fuel outside the National Park in the town of Askham, which is located about 200 km north of Upington at the junction of the R31 and the R360 roads, or at Nossob Rest Camp or Mata Mata Rest Camps inside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The issue should be resolved by Wednesday (02 October 2024) at the latest. 

Twee Rivieren is largest rest camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and its administrative headquarters. The camp is situated on the banks of the dry Nossob riverbed. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. Besides the new Interpretation Centre, Twee Rivieren Rest Camp has a reception, shop, fuel, restaurant, information centre and swimming pool. This is the only camp with 24 hrs electricity and cell phone reception in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Kruger National Park Calendar - November!

Weather:

• early summer
• very hot days and warm evenings
• rain - rainfall usually double that of October

Temperatures:

• between 16°C - 32°C (Fahrenheit: e.g. 28°C = [(28x9)]/5 + 32 = 82.4°F)
• visit our webcam page for live footage from Kruger National Park!

Landscape:

• lush vegetation
• many trees in flower
• new pans appear in drier areas
• river levels start rising

Animal Activity:

• breeding season underway for most animals
• plains animals very aggressive in protecting their young as predator activity increases
• explosion in insect activity after the first good rains

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Western Cape: CapeNature launches South Africa's first slow hiking trail!

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has launched South Africa's first slow hiking trail. Located at the beautiful De Mond Nature Reserve, the two-day linear Damara Trail features a gentle slope, smooth terrain, and scenic rest stops situated along the route. It has been designed for ages 8-years and older and all fitness levels.
On day one, hikers embark on a 5.5km hike (+-2hrs) leading to an overnight wooden deck facility, where a tent can be set up. Day two extends the journey with an 11.km hike (+-4hrs) along a scenic coastal route, where the trail will end on the beach in Arniston.
Hikers have the option of spending the second night at any of the accommodation establishments in Arniston. Thereafter a dedicated shuttle service will collect visitors and transfer them back to the De Mond Nature Reserve.

The De Mond Nature Reserve is a beautiful coastal nature reserve at the mouth of the Heuningnes River. It lies about 26km south-east of Bredasdorp on the south-western Cape coast, between Arniston and Struisbaai. The World Heritage Site is known for its picnic spots, thriving birdlife, and unparalleled coastal views.

Western Cape: Picnic site & hiking trails in the Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve reopen!

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has announced that the picnic area in the Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve is set to reopen on 28 September 2024 following an upgrade. The two hiking routes in the Nature Reserve, which were closed to the public for necessary trail maintenance, are also reopening.

The Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve is located in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. It is about 9km from the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape and 204 hectares in size. The reserve lies next to the Eerste River, which forms the northern boundary and extends up the north-eastern slope of Stellenbosch Mountain, which forms the southern boundary. Along with Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, the Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve is a World Heritage Site.

Durban: Six beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 23 September 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 17 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming, while swimming at six beaches is prohibited due to water quality. 33 swimming pools in Durban are currently open to the public.

The following beaches are open for swimming:
- operating hours 06:00 - 18:30 -

• Wedge
• uShaka
• Point Beach
• Addington
• North Beach
• South Beach
• Bay of Plenty
• Warner Beach
• Westbrook
• mDloti Main
• uMhlanga Main
• Bronze Beach
• uMgababa
• Toti Main Beach
• Pipeline Beach
• Brighton
• Winkelespruit

Beach(es) closed for swimming:

• Battery Beach
• Thekwini Beach
• Laguna Beach
• Country Club
• Anstey's Beach
• Reunion

Recreational activities other than swimming at beaches closed for swimming are allowed!   

South African Airways launches flights to Lubumbashi (DR Congo)!

South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), will introduce a new service to Lubumbashi, the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airline is set to operate five weekly direct flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi. Flights will depart Johannesburg at 10:50 and arrive in Lubumbashi at 13:20. The return flight will depart Lubumbashi at 14:10 and will arrive in Johannesburg at 17:50. The new service will commence on 01 November 2024.

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South African Airways increases flights between Johannesburg <> Perth!

South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), is set to up the frequency of its nonstop service to Perth in Western Australia. The airline will increase the number of weekly flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Perth Airport (PER) in Perth to four (JNB: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; PER: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays) between 08 December 2024 and 06 January 2025. From 07 January 2025, SAA will operate five weekly return flights to Perth. The additional flight will depart Johannesburg on Mondays, while the return flight will depart Perth on Tuesdays.

South African Airways (SAA) resumes its nonstop Australian service in April 2024. Perth is only the second international destination the carrier recommenced flights to after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dubai: Emirates to increase flights to Johannesburg!

The largest airline in the Middle East, Emirates, has announed that it will increase flights to Johannesburg in South Africa. The airline is set to introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The new additional service will begin on 01 March, 2025, and will be operated on a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, offering an additional 708 seats in and out of South Africa's largest and busiest international airport every day.  This follows the recent announcement of the second daily Airbus A380 between Dubai and Johannesburg, which launched on 01 September 2024.
Emirates' fourth daily service between Dubai and Johannesburg will depart Dubai at 00:10, arriving in Johannesburg at 06:20; the return flight will depart Johannesburg at 10:15 arriving in Dubai at 20:15. 

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KwaZulu-Natal: 80% drop in rhino poaching in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park!

According to the World Wildlife Fund South Africa (WWF South Africa), the ongoing Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife mass dehorning of rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) in KwaZulu-Natal has resulted in an 80% drop in poaching in the park since the operation began in April this year. To date, it has spared the lives of an estimated 120 rhinos and enabled the rescue of eight orphaned calves whose mothers had been killed. The calves were found in the early days of the operation when poaching levels were still high and are now being cared for at the Zululand Rhino Orphanage. In April 2024, when the dehorning operation first started,  around 30 animals a month were being killed. In June 2024 only four animals were lost, in July 2024 eight and four in August 2024.
KwaZulu-Natal lost a total of 325 rhinos in 2023 to poaching, with a significant 307 of those illegally killed within Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. This represents more than 10% of the park’s population and some 60% of the national poaching loss in South Africa.

Durban: Seven beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 19 September 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 16 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming, while swimming at seven beaches is prohibited due to water quality. 33 swimming pools in Durban are currently open to the public.

The following beaches are open for swimming:
- operating hours 06:00 - 18:30 -

1. Wedge
2. uShaka
3. Addington
4. North Beach
5. South Beach
6. Warner Beach
7. Westbrook
8. mDloti Main
9. uMhlanga Main
   
10. Bronze Beach
11. uMgababa
12. Toti Main Beach
13. Pipeline Beach
14. Brighton
15. Winkelespruit
16. Anstey's Beach

Beach(es) closed for swimming:

1. Point Beach
2. Battery Beach
3. Thekwini Beach
4. Laguna Beach
   
5. Country Club
6. Bay of Plenty
7. Reunion

Recreational activities other than swimming at beaches closed for swimming are allowed!  

Addo Elephant National Park: Full power shutdown in Addo Main Camp!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that there will be a full power shutdown in Addo Main Camp in Addo Elephant National Park overnight from 23:00 today (19 September 2024) to at least 03:00 tomorrow morning. According to SANParks, this is due to changeover of backup generators. We'll keep you posted!

Addo Elephant National Park is located about 30km outside Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) in South Africa's Eastern Cape. The National Park spans across an area of approximately 1,640km² and consists of a variety of landscapes, including dense forests, rolling hills, open grasslands, and coastal dunes. Addo Elephant National Park is not only home to the traditional Big 5, but the Big 7, which includes the Southern right whale and Great white shark in its marine environment. 

Cape Town: Free entry to Nature Reserves!

The City of Cape Town has announced that it is offering free entry to its Nature Reserves in Cape Town from 20 September 2024 to 23 September 2024 to celebrate South Africa's Heritage Month. During the four days, the annual Great Southern Bioblitz, a citizen scientist event aimed at encouraging people to record and identify wildlife in the southern hemisphere, is taking place. Residents are encouraged to join by simply entering their plant and animal sightings on the iNaturalist app or website. Each observation taken on one of the four challenge days will automatically be included in the challenge.

"Much like the popular City Nature Challenge, cities in the southern hemisphere compete against each other to see who can record the widest range of plant and animal species during the course of the challenge. With a wide array of nature reserves, I am certain Cape Town will come out tops and I encourage residents to take along their smartphones or cameras and snap as many unique sightings as they can at the reserves", said Alderman Eddie Andrews, the City of Cape Town's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment.

South Africa: Airlink increases flights between Johannesburg <> Beira (Mozambique)!

South African regional carrier Airlink increases its service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Beira Airport (BEW) in Beira, Mozambique. Effective today (18 September 2024), the airline introduces an additional return flight on Wednesdays to the coastal city in the central region of Mozambique. Airlink is now operating daily flights between the two destinations.

• Johannesburg 10:45 > 12:25 Beira
• Beira 12:55 > 14:55 Johannesburg

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Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Cape Town e-hailing drivers to strike on 17 September 2024!

Due to planned strike action by the Western Cape E-Hailing Association (WCEA) on 17 September 2024, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is recommending passengers to allow extra time when heading to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and to complete online check-in before departure. ACSA is also encouraging passengers to use authorised Airport Taxi operators, located within and outside the Terminal. For more information on public transport options to and from the airport, click here.

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Rwanda: RwandAir suspends flights between Kigali <> Cape Town!

The flag carrier airline of Rwanda, RwandAir, has announced the suspension of flights between Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa. According to the airline, the suspension becomes effective on 27 October 2024. Passengers holding tickets after this date are advised to contact RwandAir or their preferred travel agents for rebooking options. 

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Namibia: One of Africa's largest maritime museums opens in Lüderitz! [update]

update (22 October 2024): The public opening of the Namibia Maritime Museum (NMM) in Lüderitz will take place on 01 November 2024. The following exhibits will be on display:

• Maritime History
• Fishing & Sea Bed Mining
• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Ship Models & Antique Maps
• Navigational Instruments
• Aquariums featuring local marine life

Entrance Fees:

• Children (0-5 Years): Free Entrance
• Children (6-18 Years): N$ 10.00
• Students (Student Card Proof): N$ 20.00
• Adults (Namibians): N$ 30.00
• Namibian Senior Citizens: N$ 20.00

Opening Hours:

• Mon-Fri: 09:30-18:30 | Sat/Public Holidays: 09:30-13:30 | Closed Sundays

Namibia's first even maritime museum, the Namibia Maritime Museum in the coastal town of Lüderitz, will officially open to the public on 01 October 2024. The museum, which is one of Africa's largest maritime museums, is located in the historic Lüderitz Old Power Station (LOPS) from 1911. It covers 2,000m² and features ancient watercraft, fossils, maps, a library, and a treasure trove of thousands of antiques, art displays, and skeletal remains of sharks. The operating hours of the new museum are from 09:00 to 18:00 daily.

The Namibia Maritime Museum is a significant component of the second phase of the Lüderitz Water Front Development Company (WFDC) initiative. The Lüderitz Old Power Station (LOPS) in Lüderitz is also home to various services and spaces, such as a state-of-the art 350 sea-view seater auditorium, the Namibia University of Science and Technology - NUST Southern Campus, FlyNamibia and a restaurant. 

The coastal town of Lüderitz is located in the Karas Region of southern Namibia. It is situated on the B4 national road to Keetmanshoop. Lüderitz is known for its colonial "German Art Deco architecture", sailing and boating activities on the lagoon and the ghost town of Kolmanskop, located just outside of town.

Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Heritage Day 2024!

Iziko Museums of South Africa will be celebrating South Africa's diverse cultural heritage and identities with the in_herit Festival 2024, which will be filled with activities for everyone! During the festival, curious minds and culture lovers can expect public conversations and traditional dance performances, exhibition opening and behind-the-scenes tours, planetarium shows, puppet performances, and more. As part of the in_herit Festival 2024, Iziko Musuems will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Heritage Day (24 September 2023). This includes the South African Museum, South African National Gallery, Slave Lodge, Bo-Kaap Museum, Castle of Good Hope and Groot Constantia.

Iziko Museums of South Africa operates 11 national museums in Cape Town as well as collection-specific libraries, a world-class Social History Archive and the most advanced digital Planetarium and Digital Dome on the African Continent.

Durban: Only one (!) beach is currently closed for swimming due to water quality!

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 13 September 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 22 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming, while swimming at one beach is prohibited due to water quality. 33 swimming pools in Durban are currently open to the public.

The following beaches are open for swimming:
- operating hours 06:00 - 18:30 -

• Wedge
• uShaka
• Addington
• Point Beach
• Bay of Plenty
• North Beach
• South Beach
• Warner Beach
• Battery Beach
• Thekwini Beach
• Laguna Beach
• Country Club
• Westbrook
• mDloti Main
• uMhlanga Main
• Bronze Beach
• uMgababa
• Toti Main Beach
• Pipeline Beach
• Brighton
• Winkelespruit
• Anstey's Beach

Beach(es) closed for swimming:

• Reunion

Recreational activities other than swimming at beaches closed for swimming are allowed!

 

Eastern Cape: Airlink temporarily suspends flights to Mthatha!

South African regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Mthatha Airport (UTT) in Mthatha in South Africa's Eastern Cape. This is due to continued adverse weather conditions impacting landing requirements, and all airport/landing approach procedures being currently suspended. Flights to and from Mthatha will resume as soon as the weather improves. According to Airlink, weather forecasts indicate improvement by Tuesday, 10 September 2024. We'll keep you posted!

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Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!

The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 06 September 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 18 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming, while swimming at five beaches is prohibited due to water quality. 33 swimming pools in Durban are currently open to the public.

The following beaches are open for swimming:
- operating hours 06:00 - 18:30 -

• Wedge
• uShaka
• Addington
• Point Beach
• Bay of Plenty
• North Beach
• South Beach
• Warner Beach
• Westbrook
• mDloti Main
• uMhlanga Main
• Bronze Beach
• uMgababa
• Toti Main Beach
• Pipeline Beach
• Brighton
• Winkelespruit
• Anstey's Beach 

Beach(es) closed for swimming:

• Battery Beach
• Thekwini Beach
• Laguna Beach
• Country Club 

Recreational activities other than swimming at beaches closed for swimming are allowed!

 

Zimbabwe: Fastjet increases flights between Bulawayo <> Johannesburg!

Zimbabwean low-cost airline Fastjet is set to increase flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg in South Africa. Starting on 01 November 2024, the airline will introduce additional midday return flights to OR Tambo International Airpot (JNB) in Johannesburg. The new rotations will be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

• Johannesburg 11:10 > 12:30 Bulawayo on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• Bulawayo 13:00 > 14:20 Johannesburg on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Fastjet is currently operating daily evening flights between Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo and Johannesburg as well morning flights during the week only.

Morning Flights (Weekdays):

• Johannesburg 06:50 > 08:10 Bulawayo
• Bulawayo 08:50 > 10:10 Johannesburg

Evening Flights (Daily):

• Johannesburg 16:15 > 17:35 Bulawayo
• Bulawayo 18:10 > 19:35 Johannesburg

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Johannesburg: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is currently experiencing power outages! [update]

update (06 September 2024): ACSA has informed the public that the power disruptions at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg has been resolved.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is currently experiencing power outages. The airport is therefore operating on essential supply only. According to ACSA, technicians are on site and managing the issue. ACSA is urging passengers to allocate extra travel time for departing flights. We'll keep you posted!

Dear Passengers.
Kindly note that @ortambo_int is currently experiencing a power dip. We are currently operating on essential supply. Technicians are on site and managing the issue. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and urge passengers to allocate extra travel time for… pic.twitter.com/l5B8cxRjVo

— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) September 5, 2024

Lufthansa resumes its seasonal Munich <> Cape Town flights!

German flag carrier Lufthansa is set to resume its seasonal service between Munich Airport (MUC) in Munich and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa. Effective 26 October 2024, the airline will operate daily return flights to the Mother City. In the previous year, Lufthansa offered five weekly rotations between the two destinations. The seasonal service will be operated until the end of March 2024.
Lufthansa’s new Allegris First and Business Class cabins will be available on flights between Munich  and Cape Town. 

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South Africa: SANParks reintroduces Red Hartebeest and Elands to Marakele National Park!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has reintroduced Red Hartebeest and Elands to the Kwaggasvlakte section of Marakele National Park to reestablish a balanced ecosystem and increase biodiversity. These animals may be spotted with tags on their ears, as SANParks has implemented Sigfox Wildlife Tracking technology. This advanced system allows SANParks to monitor their movements and better understand how they interact with their environment for more effective management.

Marakele National Park is located in the Waterberg Mountains of the Limpopo Province in South Africa. The National Park lies near the town of Thabazimbi, approximately 250 kilometers north of Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is home to the Big Five as well as to a wide variety of other mammals, including cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, kudu, eland, impala, and various small mammals like meerkats and honey badgers.
The Kwaggasvlakte section is situated in the south-western part of Marakele National Park. The entrance gate to the National Park and the Bontle Rest Camp are located in this section, which is characterised by open plains, undulating hills, and grassy savannas.

|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Diesel currently not available at Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp! [update]

update (06 September 2024): SANParks has announced that Diesel is available again at Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp in the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that there is currently no Diesel available at Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp in the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. SANParks requests that travellers fill up at the nearest town before entering the Park and bring extra Diesel with until the situation has been resolved. The closest town with a larger, more reliable petrol station is Alexander Bay in South Africa, which is approximately 60 km from Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp. The closest petrol station in Namibia to Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp is the one at the town of Rosh Pinah, which is about 90 km north of the Rest Camp.

South Africa: FlySafair to launch a new service to Namibia!

South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce a new service to Namibia. According to the airline's flight schedule, a twice-weekly service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek will be introduced on 22 October 2024. Flights will be operated on Tuesdays and Saturdays until the end of March 2025.

• Cape Town 11:00 > 13:05 Windhoek on Tuesdays until 25 March 2025
• Windhoek 14:05 > 16:15 Cape Town
• Cape Town 12:50 > 14:55 Windhoek on Saturdays until 29 March 2025
• Windhoek 15:55 > 18:05 Cape Town

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South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (September 2024 - January 2025)!

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period September 2024 to January 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neutral state and is predicted to weaken further. Current predictions indicate the development of a La Nina state during the start of the summer season, however, there is still significant uncertainty in the predictions.
Current predictions focus on the spring and early summer seasons in South Africa and indicate wetter conditions along the south-eastern coastal areas during spring as well as the central parts in early summer. Drier conditions are expected over most of the north-eastern half of South Africa for the entire forecast period. These predictions may change if the ENSO predictions become more certain towards a La Nina state, and as such continues monitoring of future seasonal climate watches are advised.
Minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be mostly above-normal in South Africa for the
forecast period (September 2024 to January 2025).

KwaZulu-Natal: Free entry to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves on Fridays during September 2024!

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the provincial agency mandated to carry out biodiversity conservation and associated activities in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Province, has launched the annual "Mahhala Fridays" initiative. Every Friday during September 2024 ("Tourism Month"), the first 200 South Africans visiting any Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife park will get in for free on a "first come, first served" basis. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is exlcuded from the "Mahhala Fridays" initiative. To validate free access, a South African ID must be produced at the gate upon arrival.

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