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Journey through time and conservation: Exploring the heart of Cottar’s Safaris

Discover the timeless allure of Cottar’s Safaris, where vintage charm meets sustainable luxury. Our team member, Livia Burger, experienced the magic of East Africa with a stay at Nairobi’s tranquil Manzili House and the iconic Cottar’s 1920s Camp – offering unforgettable adventures and a rich legacy. MANZILI HOUSE (Nairobi) This

The Golden Age of Luxury Rail Travel

ROVOS RAIL’S PRETORIA TO DURBAN JOURNEY: If you’re dreaming of a luxury rail adventure through South Africa, look no further than Rovos Rail’s opulent Pretoria to Durban route. This five-star journey offers a timeless blend of elegance and adventure, showcasing the country’s diverse landscapes in unparalleled comfort. Rovos Rail truly

Gorilla Trekking with Grosvenor Tours

Ever wondered what trekking with the gorillas would be like? Team member Almari recently had the opportunity to tick this experience off her bucket list… Having only heard incredible stories and feedback from colleagues and clients, and of course having watched the 1988 movie Gorillas in the Mist, I was

Beautiful Botswana

One of our Team Members had an incredible opportunity to expand their product knowledge and travel experience. During the month of April, Senior Consultant Livia Burger went to Botswana with Kwando Safaris. ‘Being based in Cape Town, I flew into Kasane with Airlink connecting in Johannesburg. On arrival at Kasane

Monwana… coming home

Written by: Peter-John Mitrovich, CEO Grosvenor Tours Sometimes there are moments you feel the need to reset your mind, body and soul. It took a couple of hours and spare minutes to fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport. The Mpumalanga province of South Africa is an area that can

Grosvenor Tours explores Botswana

One of our Tour Consultants, just recently explored a few of African Bush Camp’s properties, located in Botswana and Zambia! Carvalho whizzed off to Botswana and Zambia with African Bush Camps, to explore a few of their stunning camps.He gained invaluable product knowledge from his travels that we would like

Experience Tswalu Kalahari

Tswalu Kalahari is a very special place… located on the southernmost edge of the Kalahari, a privately protected area home to a fascinating variety of wildlife. Why should you experience this wild and wonderful place? Vast in extent: Tswalu is the largest private protected conservation area in South Africa, with

Our Top South African Malaria-Free Safaris

South Africa has some incredible Malaria-free Game Reserves and National Parks that is world renowned for offering some of the best big 5 safaris in Africa. Even though Malaria is easily preventable, we at Grosvenor Tours understand that some guests, particularly families and multi-generational groups with young children and

Packing For Africa…

Wondering what to pack when visiting South Africa? Here are a few tips on what to bring when making your way to the southern-most region of Africa.

Grosvenor Tours explores Namibia

Just recently, team member Shanaaz headed over to Namibia to explore the land of contrasts filled with exceptional wildlife and striking landscapes. “As a guest of O&L Leisure and Abenteuer Afrika Safaris, I participated in a pre-conference tour before recent Africa’s Eden trade show in Zimbabwe’s Victoria falls, joining a

Tantalizing Tokara

Tokara is located 400 meters above sea level on top of the Helshoogte Pass, just outside Stellenbosch. High up on the southern-slopes of the Fynbos-rich Simonsberg mountain, with immersive views of their vineyards and olive groves. Tokara has incredible views all the way over False Bay, even Table Mountain on

Stellenbosch Cycle

For an immersive experience, there is no better way to explore the rich history of Stellenbosch than on bicycle, taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant little student town, while enjoying a wine tasting en-route. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, located about 45 minutes