Sense of Africa is ready for ITB Berlin – meet us there!

Nicola Booth, our Market Manager for Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Benelux, will be at ITB Berlin from 4 to 6 March 2025. Joining her is Masa Yamawaki, our Market Manager for Japan & SE Asia, North America, Australia & New Zealand.

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South Africa to invest over R350 million (€18.2 million) in Astro-Tourism

This strategy will position South Africa as a global leader in Astro-Tourism. The project will focus on the Northern Cape’s Carnarvon-Sutherland corridor, which is home to world-class astronomy projects such as the SKA and SALT telescopes.

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Indaba buyers registration opened 3 March, 2025

Africa’s Travel Indaba Registration is now open.  Meet your Sense Of Africa colleagues in May! 

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Air France-KLM partnership with CemAir to enhance connectivity throughout South Africa

By combining CemAir’s regional routes with Air France-KLM’s international network, passengers can seamlessly switch between long-distance international flights and local destinations throughout South Africa.

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FEATURE: The Plettenberg Hotel | Plettenberg Bay,  Garden Route

Welcome to this beautiful five-star luxury retreat situated along the celebrated Garden Route, overlooking the rocky peninsula in Plettenberg Bay. The hotel offers stunning sea views throughout the day and into the sunset. This is the ultimate seaside getaway suitable for FITs and groups. The beautifully appointed rooms offer breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and endless stretches of soft golden beach. Indulge in pre- and post-dinner drinks, savor world-class cuisine where fresh seafood is the order of the day. Relax by the pool, visit the Spa, or work out at the gym. Watch surfers and spot pods of dolphins playing in the waves.

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Public Holidays 2025

Please note that our offices will be closed on the following public holidays:

21 March – Human Rights Day

18 April – Good Friday

21 April – Family Day

27 April – Freedom Day

28 April – Freedom Day (observed)

1 May – Workers’ Day

16 June – Youth Day

9 August – National Women’s Day

24 September – Heritage Day

16 December – Day of Reconciliation

25 December – Christmas Day

26 December – Day of Goodwill