What do the locals say?

30/05/2020

Professor Salim Abdool Karim has said coronavirus disinfection tunnels pose a danger to human health and should not be permitted.

22/04/2020

We are an online store only, and do not carry stock at our offices. ALL OUR PRODUCTS CARRY A 1 YEAR WARRANTY. Our customers can rest assured that the products have been submitted to a rigorous refurbishing process to ensure the highest quality standards while not affecting the performance of the equ...

20/04/2020

RIP Gambit, a true legend who has made many people smile and inspire millions to care for our oceans over the last 48yrs🙌

Today the Saambr team is mourning the death of Gambit, our beloved bottlenose dolphin who passed away this afternoon.

Gambit was a true South African icon and a legend in his own right. He has helped to inspire millions of people to care for the ocean and has had a direct influence on the lives of many thousands of people who have met him.

Undisputed patriarch of SAAMBR, Gambit was father to five and grandfather to one of the SAAMBR dolphins. A consummate showman, Gambit was always keen to take part in anything going on in the dolphinarium. Gambit celebrated his 48th birthday last year, one of the oldest dolphins to ever be documented. In recent months though, Gambit was beginning to slow down and show signs of his age and was being carefully monitored by our animal care and veterinary teams.

“His passing today was unexpected but thankfully swift, leaving an enormous hole in the hearts of the SAAMBR team, many of whom have worked with Gambit for over 20 years,” said Gabby Harris, assistant curator of SAAMBR’s Mammal and Bird Department.

Dr Larry Oellermann, CEO of SAAMBR expressed his deep sadness and support for the team. “I have known Gambit since 1977, when I first met him as a teenager visiting the old Durban Aquarium. The awe he inspired in me then was one of the reasons I became a marine biologist”, he said. “My thoughts go out to the team who have worked so closely with Gambit over the years. All of us at SAAMBR share their loss.”

The outpouring of affection for Gambit in the hours after his death have made it clear just how much he has impacted the lives and hearts of so many people, and how important it is to have a personal connection with nature. Gambit allowed countless people the opportunity to peer beneath the sea and meet one of its great ambassadors. He has played a vital role in SAAMBR’s mission to connect people to the life of the ocean.

“Our challenge is to translate this outpouring of compassion into meaningful action for our oceans, as we continue to work towards conserving our oceans not only for dolphins, but all marine life” said SAAMBR’s Conservation Strategist, Dr Judy Mann.

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17/05/2019

Forest Manor Boutique Guest House is one of those places that make travel romantic, fun and desirable. This wonderful guest house is located along

16/05/2019

Experience Southern Africa’s beautiful breath taking habitats with registered & experienced guide

24/04/2019

South Africa is a beautiful place! Don’t take our word, look at what Fabio Zingg’s lens captured...wow ☺️

21/04/2019

"Up up and away in my beautiful balloon..." so the song goes. Easter morning high over the Namib desert - a privilege afforded to my son and I by Denis from Namib balloon safaris. An extraordinary way to observe anywhere, but in these vast endless miles of open seemingly lifeless desert, we saw Hartman's Zebra and Oryx stamping through the dusty plains whilst grazing on the tiny tussocks of grass and herbs.. The skies were beautiful - 'The heavens declare the glory of our risen Lord Jesus!' Join me on our Namibian safaris..
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17/04/2019

Our Beautiful Zululand!
Slinking away out of view - Female Leopard.
Photograph taken by - Gavin Udal

15/04/2019

Swing your mobile phone about and join me where I stood this morning.... Looking west from the summit of Bamboo mountain (eMvuleni). In the middle ground is the sandstone massif of Garden Castle with the lake at Castleburn at its foot. To the middle right you'll see the three summits of Little Bamboo mountain (eMvulenyana) and adorning the horison line is the high escarpment of the southern Drakensberg. Hodgsons Peaks, also known as the Giants Cup are distinct on the right. Far below, in the valley the graceful Umzimkulu river flows towards the Indian Ocean.

Get your trail running or your hiking shoes ready and come experience the extraordinary beauty of Underberg.

01/04/2019

For those planning on visiting South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal region in the future, this new link https://zululand-destinations.com will no doubt be a valuable tool.

12/11/2018

The travel time between Maputo and Kosi Bay has just been DRASTICALLY reduced… from six hours to 90 minutes! Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi today officially opened the new road that connects Maputo and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. It includes a 3km twin-tower suspension bridge – Pon...

01/11/2018

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Credit: Drew Binsky

10/01/2018

Credit to Kate Els, a travel and food blog dedicated to helping adventurous South Africans find their next escape!

This walking tour with Markets of Warwick, will teach the history of Durban, greater KwaZulu-Natal and gain first-hand experience of Warwick Junction

01/08/2017

02/03/2017

Our home. Our South Africa.

An epic video has just been released showcasing our beautiful country from the eyes of a tourist, making us all proudly South African in the process!

21/12/2016

Enjoy all the sweet moments this wonderful holiday season can bring leaving lovely memories you’ll treasure all the year through.

29/11/2016

This is an absolute MUST to try!

Vintage-style bio-diesel tram links vineyards on an easy-going tasting trail

04/11/2015

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First time here at and it's quickly become my favorite place in Durban, the theme is on point and everything here is on point. With

19/04/2015

Exploring the Swartberg Pass is just one of the many eco activities Klein Karoo Connexion offers. www.kleinkarooconnexion.co.za

31/03/2015

Send us your SA pics that you would just love to share

16/03/2015

A humble car guard made newspaper headlines in Durban on Friday thanks to both his integrity and that of those who benefitted from his principles. This story is republished here with kind permission of journalist Mariclair Smit and the Northglen News in uMhlanga: Residents Surprise Selfless uMhlanga…

20/01/2015

The locals on a beautiful morning ride along a magic coastline. One of the many reasons to visit. 🚴🚴🚴🚴