Category Archives: Travel

Explore Festive Events on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast

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With the KZN South Coast boasting the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province, plus dive sites, tidal pools, nature reserves, hinterland tours, extreme adventures, shops, restaurants and more… there is so much to keep holidaymakers busy. This summer season, there’s even more on offer with lots of holiday events planned on the KZN South Coast, from Christmas markets to the popular Love Summer beach programme.

“Now’s the time to visit the KZN South Coast as we have everything a family needs to make the most out of this festive season,” commented CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE), Dr Vusumuzi Sibiya. “Many of our local tourism establishments host exciting events during this time and families will be kept engaged at the beach with our annual Love Summer programme with free activities and fun prize giveaways for all ages. We are doing all we can to ensure our visitors embrace summer!”

KZN South Coast Festive Season Events

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Join the Motherland Festival at Cradle Boutique Hotel

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Empire proudly presents the Motherland Festival, an extraordinary celebration of South African music and culture, set to take place at the Cradle Boutique Hotel on 30 November 2024. Nestled in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, this festival honours the deep historical, cultural and natural significance of Africa – the birthplace of humankind.

The Cradle Boutique Hotel, located within the Greater Cradle Nature Reserve, offers a unique and sacred setting for this one-of-a-kind event.

The Motherland Festival reflects the soul of Africa—where past and future meet. African rhythms blend with futuristic melodies in an immersive all-day celebration, featuring a star-studded line-up of South Africa’s finest talent. Guests will be moved by the music, dance and vibrant community, all set against the breath-taking landscape of one of the world’s most profound historical sites.

The Motherland Festival reflects the soul of Africa—where past and future meet. African rhythms blend with futuristic melodies in an immersive all-day celebration, featuring a star-studded line-up of South Africa’s finest musical talent:

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Discover Johannesburg’s OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge

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Nestled in the heart of Africa’s richest square mile, a game-changing nightlife destination has arrived: welcome to OKIO and the Bellucci Luxury Lounge.

This meticulously designed venue invites you to indulge your senses and elevate your evenings into a world of unparalleled luxury and energy. Offering two distinct and elegant spaces, OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Luxury Lounge, this destination stands out for its unique ambiance and attention to detail.

OKIO Nightclub

From the moment you step into OKIO (pronounced Awk-Key-Oh), the modern luxury nightclub and event venue, you will be mesmerized by its striking design—an artistic fusion of rich colours and textures. With opulent lounge areas featuring lavishly upholstered furniture, soaring ceilings, and grand bespoke chandeliers, OKIO is set to become the premier playground for Johannesburg’s elite, celebrities, and trendsetters.
 
This luxurious nightclub offers private seating, a stunning marble bar, intimate champagne lounges, and VIP suites with personalized bottle service. The state-of-the-art sound and lighting system creates an electrifying atmosphere, perfect for high-profile DJs and world-class entertainment, with both local and international acts lighting up the decks.


 

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Experience the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise in 2025

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Having recently unveiled the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise Experience to the public, Mi Casa Events officially announced the highly anticipated event lineup.

Set to sail from Cape Town on the 27th of March 2025, the Mi Casa Friendship Cruise Experience, aboard MSC Musica is an extraordinary three-night long maritime trip, curated to build new friendships and everlasting memories.

On stage and off stage, the Mi Casa mission remains the same, a celebration of global unity, cultural exchange and the joy of forging new friendships amidst the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

This high energy Friendship Cruise Experience is designed to offer an unmatched mature experience, blending luxury with food, entertainment and endless opportunities for meaningful connection with family and friends. The fun filled cruise will feature a lineup of South Africa’s finest artists and entertainers, alongside a long list of activities for all ages. 

Get ready for the incredible Mi Casa alongside a superstar lineup that’s off the charts! Mi Casa alongside DJ favourites Roger Goode, Kid Fonque, DJ Loyd, Sir Vincent, Da Capo, Jay EM, Kyle Worde, Ten Oceans and many more.

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Lufthansa Launches New Nonstop Johannesburg-Munich Route

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After a 19-year hiatus, Lufthansa has proudly announced the launch of its new nonstop long-haul service between Johannesburg and Munich (Germany). It marks a significant addition to Lufthansa’s network with 34% more seats offered from Johannesburg and coincides with South Africa’s celebration of Tourism Month.


Onboard the inaugural flight was Lufthansa’s CEO, Jens Ritter, who symbolically
cut the ribbon in Johannesburg to commemorate this exciting new route. “Munich,
with its award-winning airport, is a popular and beautiful city in the heart of
Europe. It is also a convenient hub to take advantage of numerous onwards flights.
Our customers in South Africa will have more choice and travel options departing
from Johannesburg, as this new connection complements our daily service to
Frankfurt. Both routes are priced at the same level, providing passengers with
flexibility to even combine both routes,” said Mr. Ritter.


The new service will operate year-round from Johannesburg, with flights
scheduled every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday morning. Passengers will travel on
the modern and fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900, which accommodates up to
293 passengers across Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class.
With the flight departing Johannesburg at 8:20 AM, travellers now have an
alternative travel time to Europe. It touches down at Munich airport at 6:50 PM, in
10 ½ hours, making it one of the shortest flight times to Western Europe. This
service expands Lufthansa’s footprint in South Africa. Together with Cape Town,
Lufthansa Group carriers Lufthansa, SWISS and Edelweiss now offer a total of
34 weekly connections to Europe from South Africa in the upcoming winter
schedule.

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