Ethos African Snippets

MASHATU
We are delighted to share the first photographs of the brand new swimming pool at Mashatu Lodge in Botswana. It is the new hot spot for gin and tonics under the African sun and cooling dips after an exhilarating morning drive. Read more...

It is now possible to check availability on the Mashatu website and while you're there why not check out Pete's Pond....you might become a 'Pondie'.

THE BLUE TRAIN
Ethos Marketing is pleased to launch a new agent competition promoting The Blue Train. One lucky agent will win a trip of a lifetime on The Blue Train for two people sharing between Cape Town and Pretoria, in either direction, as well as a branded picnic cooler, with handy flask set and coffee table book. Read more...

CAPE ST FRANCIS
Small in size yet overflowing with secret delights, the little village of Cape St Francis stands majestic and serene on the southeastern tip of Africa. Its atmosphere is soothing, its pristine surrounds are a solace for the soul and its landscape is a playground for sun-kissed repose. Here are its top treasures.

GLEN AVON
Hans Heuer took over as General Manager at Glen Avon Lodge in Constantia in April this year. Although Hans is already well known in tourism circles, we decided to get to know him a bit better with a quick Q & A session.

FANCOURT
Fancourt, the jewel of South Africa's famous Garden Route, has announced a fantastic free night offer for British travellers whereby if you book two nights between 1 June and 31 August 2018 or between 1 May and 30 September 2019 you get a third night free. Read More...

GHOST MOUNTAIN INN
The latest Ghost Mountain Newsletter includes info on the new consultant chef and some positive conservation news from Northern KwaZulu-Natal. Read more...

GARONGA
Your wedding is one of the most memorable days in your life. Garonga will not only offer you a place of tranquility to hold your dream wedding, but will also be able to assist you in coordinating and organising the event, thereby leaving you free to relax and enjoy your special day in style. Read more...

And with Airlink introducing more flights to Hoedspruit getting to Garonga just got easier. Read more...

SERENA
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, Uganda is set to complete the second 9 holes to make it an 18-hole golf course by October 2018. This one of a kind golf course in Uganda has been designed by Golf Plan USA and boasts of sweeping views of Lake Victoria. Its unique features include a finishing hole with an Island green that is rare in many courses around the world and is the first golf course to have bent grass in Uganda. Read more...

Serena's other hotel in Uganda the Kampala Serena Hotel is playing its part in trying to beat plastic pollution with some novel initiatives from the hotel's laundry department. Read more...

The Stiegler's Gorge Airstrip, which is where Selous Serena Camp and Serena Mivumo River Lodge guests fly into, was included in this list of The Most Remarkable Tiny Airports In The World. We think it's "mane-ly" due to the customs officer.