The Cape Winelands: More than Wine
Why would you travel to the Cape Winelands with any intention other than to sip on your fair share of South Africa’s finest (and award-winning) wine? The truth is that there are many reasons to plan a trip to this magical region, regardless of whether or not wine tasting is at the top of your […]
Luxury Travel Safaris 101: South Africa
South Africa is definitely a go-to safari destination for nature lovers worldwide. The main reason? The sheer variety available when it comes to safari experiences on offer. Ultimately, with so many different experiences to choose from, it’s vital to be extremely specific about your reasons for being drawn to Africa and what you want to […]
6 Popular Incentive Destinations for South African Corporates
With a wide array of beautiful destinations in Africa, we are privileged to offer various options for your incentive travel. Create the perfect setting to break down barriers, build up your team, relax and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience. We look into the top destinations on the continent for your next incentive travel […]
Going on Safari in South Africa? Hutton Shares her Tips
Our recent guest Hutton flew in from the US for a post-Covid holiday in South Africa. She shares her “recipe” for a perfect South Africa trip, her favourite boutique hotels, as well as what not to do when planning your day to day activities. Over to you Hutton! What was your highlight for each hotel […]
Samson Khumalo – Guiding driven by a passion for people
It’s 04:30, and Samson has collected his guests and set out on the three-hour journey to Gansbaai for a thrilling shark cage diving experience. Guests are excited, and Samson has his phoned tucked away to avoid any distraction whilst on the road. Upon arrival, guests are advised that the weather is not playing along, and […]
On Safari in 3 Countries for 10 Nights
Wohoo, the safari industry is recovering! We wanted to give you a traveller’s perspective of what it’s like to travel to Africa right now. First up to share her travel diary is Kristin Henley. She went on safari to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe for about 1,5 weeks with a friend. Her answers are a […]
Sardine Run: Diving with millions of sardines in South Africa
Imagine swimming in the ocean surrounded by silver sardines, seals, and dolphins! That’s what Sean Kritzinger, director at Giltedge, recently experienced on his marine adventure on South Africa’s Wild Coast. What drew him to the remote KwaZulu Natal area? The drawcard: millions of tiny sardines that migrate annually from the Antarctica to our shorelines. It’s […]
Explore the Garden Route Post Lockdown
Recently, Lisa and Rehana were invited to explore the Garden Route, discovering Knysna, the Kariega Game Reserve and Plettenberg Bay. Let’s hear their story. A road trip always comes with a great sense of anticipation. That feeling of the road ahead and troubles left behind. The inherent human desire to explore is tangible. After more […]
Our New Colour Guide inspired by Africa’s Biomes
As humans, we’re attracted to colour. The blushing red of a tomato is a signal to us that it is ripe. The brightness of yellow leads us to think of the sun. Colour is important. It tells its own story. As part of our rebranding at Giltedge, we are looking for ways to make your […]
From Delta to Desert – A Magical Botswana Safari
This month, Murray and Bridget travelled to beautiful Botswana. They stayed at Xigera Safari Lodge, in the Okavango Delta, and Jack’s Camp in the Kalahari. Combining these two regions makes for a perfect itinerary! Botswana has finally opened again for tourists, so we were excited to hear their report back. Xigera Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta […]
