Splashy Fen:

Taking over a farm in the Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal over the Easter Weekend, Splashy Fen is South Africa’s longest running outdoor music festival. Set in the beautiful landscape of the Southern Drakensberg, it offers a  feast of both mainstream and alternative rock and pop with plenty of facilities for the whole family.

Up The Creek:

Situated on the banks of the Breede River, in the Western Cape, the Up The Creek camp site offers three stages – the main stage, the river stage and the all-night-long Breede River bar stage – over the four day festival in February. During SA’s hottest month festival goers can relax in the river by day and dance by night. Campers are also encouraged to take part in the float competition.

Rocking the Daisies:

The Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival in October, features top South African bands performing a wide variety of music, as well as comedy, burlesque dancing, acoustic jams, and giant African puppeteering. Every year, thousands of music lovers make their way to the Cloof Wine Estate in Darling for a weekend of the best of South African music and entertaiment.

Oppikoppi:

Held on the hot and dry bushveld farm of Oppikoppi (“op die koppie” in Afrikaans, or “on the hill”) in the North West Province, this festival offers three permanent thatched stages, a smaller comedy stage and a stage for more relaxed music. The festival that takes place every August, has helped establish many South African musicians’ careers over the years showcasing an extensive line-up of musical acts.

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The service, which will be effective immediately, is expected to significantly speed up airport counter service and baggage drop-offs will be clearly marked at all airports for those already checked-in to their flight. Once the low-cost airline introduces Wi-Fi on board its aircrafts, passengers will be able to check-in for their return flights en route as well.

The home check-in and boarding pass print service is at no cost, with the selection of specific seats in advance of online check-in opening carrying a R 35 per sector charge. Guests may also check-in parties travelling together. Online check-in opens 24 hours in advance of departure and closes 3 hours prior to departure.

Mango Airlines flies routes between Cape Town, Durban, Joburg and Lanseria.

Fly between:

• Joburg and Durban from R299
• Joburg and Cape Town from R449
• Cape Town and Durban from R449
• Cape Town and Port Elizabeth  from R449
• Port Elizabeth and Durban from R499

Limited seats are available and tickets must be purchased online until the 25th January.

Read all about Velvet Sky, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline here. 

Plus:

• Change your flights for free
• Get Free BIDVEST Premier Lounge Access
• An additional 10kg check-in luggage free
• Free food and drinks on board

To take advantage of this special while it lasts book with Mango today!

Mango Airlines flies daily routes between Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Lanseria and Bloemfontein.

Also available are special flights travelling between Johannesburg and Windhoek, Harare and Livingstone.

Specials include:

Joburg and Durban from R399

Joburg and Cape Town from R499
Joburg and George from R499
Cape Town and Durban from R499
Cape Town and PE from R499
Durban and PE from R499

Joburg and PE from R599
Joburg and Nelspruit from R599

Joburg and Harare, Windhoek and Livingstone from R999

Seats are limited and subject to availability so book now.

For more information visit Kulula’s website.

Kulula are giving away 12 of everything as part of the holiday deals on offer when travellers book selected flights around South Africa:

Flights included are:

Between Lanseria and Durban (One Way) from R509

Between Joburg and Durban (One Way) from R529

Between George and Joburg (One Way) from R689

Between Joburg/Lanseria and Cape Town (One Way) from R759

Between Durban and Cape Town (One Way) from R989

Mango, 1Time and Velvet Sky also fly between the above destinations.

Thai:
If you’re looking for delicious authentic Southern Thai food, Yindee’s in Kloof Street is the place to go. The atmosphere is warm and the décor simple and traditional to create a peaceful Thai ambience.

Italian:
Carlucci’s in Camps Bay offers an extensive menu with delicious Italian dishes at a reasonable price. The food is fresh and the portions generous. Overlooking Camps Bay beach front, the restaurant shows off a spectacular view.

German:
For traditional German food and beer the Paulaner Brauhuas at the V&A Waterfront provides an atmosphere for socializing and entertainment with long wooden benches and a live band surrounded by authentic brewing utensils.

Cuban:
Cape to Cuba is a piece of Havana in Kalk Bay with beautiful ocean views and bustling atmosphere. This is created by traditional tastes, Mojitos, antique décor, Che Guevara memorabilia, and a cigar bar.

Fly to The Mother City with 1Time, Mango, Kulula, SAA and British Airways

Spiga d’Oro
Spiga, located on Durban’s popular Florida Road, is a family owned business that offers delicious traditional Italian dishes. The menu is extensive and the ingredients fresh. The décor is reminiscent of a typical pavement style Italian bistro with a South African twist. There is always an energetic buzz and it’s open into the early hours of the morning and long into the night.

Butcher Boys
Butcher Boys is an excellent upmarket steak restaurant in Florida Road, Morningside. The wet & dry ageing process results in exceptional quality and textured meat. For a perfect accompaniment to your meal, their temperature controlled wine cellars house a diverse selection of indigenous wines. The decor is warm and casual.

The Prawn Shack
Experience a variety of unique tastes with local flavour in a unique and rustic environment at The Prawn Shack. Located along Amatikulu Beach with exquisite views, The Shack serves a limited number of diners at one time, eight courses of deliciously prepared dishes comprising mainly of prawns freshly cooked on site from starter through to dessert. For the rest, alternative vegetarian dishes can be prepared.

Nourish
Located in the Durban suburb of Westville, Nourish serves contemporary health style food with an emphasis on fresh ingredients purchased daily from the best local and imported suppliers found in KZN. The decor is clean, fresh and funky and new specials are offered on a weekly basis to keep the customers and tastebuds enticed.

Fly to Durban with Kulula, 1Time and Mango to see these and other Durban Attractions.

Don’t miss out on Velvet Sky’s summer holiday special.

In the spirit of the 2011/2012 holiday season Velvet Sky, South Africa’s newest low cost domestic airline, is offering travellers a variety specials so you can reach the holiday destination of your choice without the stress of the flight costs. Routes include:

• Joburg – Durban from R342
• Joburg – Polokwane from R320
• Joburg – Cape Town from 529
• Durban – Port Elizabeth from R439
• Durban – Cape Town from R439
• Port Elizabeth to Cape Town from R439

Book tickets now with Velvet Sky

Phumula Spa:

Situated in the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank, the Phumula Spa creates a sense of Ubuntu meaning‘togetherness’ that combines native healing traditions with natural resources for a holistic approach to relaxation.

Amani African Spa:

The Amani African Spa at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton offers Africa’s first synergy salt therapy that encompasses colour light and sound therapy for a unique healing experience.

Octavia’s Sensorium:

The Luxurious and decadent Octavia’s Sensorium at the D’oreale Grand Hotel at Emperor’s Palace reflects the design and atmosphere of Ancient Rome with a sauna, heated baths, gym and massage treatments.