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Travel restrictions to South Africa lifted

Travel restrictions to South Africa lifted

Guests from all countries are welcome to South Africa, as was announced during last night’s address by President Ramaphosa.  This...

Western Cape launches Safe Travels website

Western Cape launches Safe Travels website

The Western Cape province has launched the Safe Travels website. The Garden Route is one of the most visited regions...

SATSA launches new membership category

SATSA launches new membership category

SATSA will launch its new ‘International Associates’ membership category during its upcoming webinars. The aim is to work more collectively,...

Destination Garden Route - Days of Bagnold Summer to premiere at GRIFF

Movie “Days of Bagnold Summer” to premiere at Garden Route International Film Festival (GRIFF)

Movie “Days of Bagnold Summer” to premiere at Garden Route International Film Festival (GRIFF).

Orange for international travel

From October 1, 2020 South Africa's borders open for international travel. African countries get green light, others on orange.

Destination Garden Route - open space in nature

Are smaller establishments better off post-Covid?

Are smaller establishments better off post-Covid? And how will it affect the Garden Route and Klein Karoo?

Destination Garden Route - Knysna Oyster Festival

Knysna Oyster Festival dates 2021 announced

Knysna Oyster Festival announces dates for 2021 hybrid event. #KOF #VKOF #Knysna #festival #events #GardenRoute #SouthAfrica #cyclerace #mountainbiking #marathon

South Africa going to Level 2

South Africa going to Level 2

As of midnight on Monday 17 August 2020 (so actually as of Tuesday), South Africa’s National Lockdown will move to...

Lockdown – which restaurants are open?

Lockdown – which restaurants are open?

With the adjusted Level 3 of national lockdown restaurants are permitted to operate until 10pm. But are they? While some...

Statement by Ministry of Tourism – 30 July 2020

Statement by Ministry of Tourism – 30 July 2020

Statement by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane – Tourism related activities under COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Level 3 and response measures 30 July...