While many choose luxury lodges positioned close to rivers and waterholes, we’ve chosen to help you explore the legendary Lake Jozini, one of South Africa’s oldest wildlife havens, from far closer – aboard luxury houseboats, the Shayamanzi 1 and the Shayamanzi 11.

The boats, which are similar in design to the houseboats of Lake Kariba and are captained by the crew who have explored the world’s largest man-made lake, help you discover this water wonderland in the heart of the Kingdom of the Zulu. Surrounded by the luxury of the upstairs lounge and bar, bobbing in the large onboard Jacuzzi or languishing in a luxury cabin peeking out over the water’s edge, passengers might even spot a fish jumping, a family of elephants frolicking in the shallows or hear the throaty grunt of a wallowing hippo.

Shayamanzi I sleeps up to 12 and Shayamanzi II sleeps up to 24 in ultra-comfortable, en-suite, oak-panelled cabins, making this the perfect way to enjoy a family getaway or time out with special friends. From your private cabin, a full-length glass sliding door lets you gaze out just above water level, waking to a magnificent sunrise or falling asleep to the calls nocturnal creatures.

The houseboats cruise across the 16 000 ha expanse of open water at a gentle 9 knots, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent landscape from the deck. Smaller tender boats are used for early-morning and late-afternoon fishing and up-close game-viewing and birding trips along the edge of the lake.

Whereas once, the territory along the edges of the splendid Lake Jozini was home to commercial farmers, it is now the exclusive domain of Maputaland’s wildlife.

The Pongola River enters Lake Jozini to the north had made its way through the ruggedly beautiful Lebombo mountains. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s Pongola Nature Reserve follows the shores to the north and south and the privately-owned Pongola Game Reserve continues on to the west backed by the majestic Lebombo Mountains.

Apart from being a mecca for feisty tiger fisherman & fisherwomen, this is the perfect place for game enthusiasts, bird watchers and photographers to get a look at magnificent antelope, rhinos, crocodiles and an array of water birds from a whole new vantage point – the water.

Expect to dock in different parts of this incredibly diverse stretch of water and to raise your glasses to one of the most unforgettable sounds of Africa – the echoing call of the fish eagle – as you make some unforgettable memories during your time with us.

In addition to mid-week and weekend-long sojourns on the peaceful waters of Lake Jozini, Shayamanzi also allows those who are passing through the rugged region to enjoy brunch, luncheon and sundowner cruises.

To take advantage and explore the adventurous side to you, contact the Shayamanzi Houseboats team during office hours on 032 5254076 or email them at shayamanzi@saol.com to enquire on availability!

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In the video, two flight attendants explain the safety instructions to passengers from all walks of life, travelling together from one iconic landmark to another, places that highlight the best of France, to the tune of lively melodies, inspired by musicals.

In an instant, passengers are transported from the steps of the Opéra Garnier to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, from the sunny French Riviera to the legendary Hotel Martinez. The stroll continues through the vineyards of Provence, past museums, a fashion show, a typical French café terrace and along the banks of the Seine and its famous booksellers. So many fascinating places just waiting to be discovered and admired.

The safety briefing ends at the top of the sparkling Eiffel Tower, where an Air France crew greets the airline’s customers.

Watch the ad below!

In this poetic tribute to the art of French-style travel, Air France seeks to capture everyone’s attention in order to deliver its safety instructions in a joyful, elegant and colourful video. Six years after the last video was released, this film is adapted to all the various different aircraft and cabin layouts.

Catherine Villar, SVP Customer Experience Air France, said: “With this new video, we are showcasing the best France has to offer in an emotionally engaging way. All our teams here at Air France are ready to welcome our customers and highlight this French lifestyle, which is so dear to us, as soon as they board our flights. We can’t wait to reopen the skies, flight after flight, with safety as our absolute and constant priority.”

Wouter Vermeulen, General Manager Southern Africa Air France-KLM, adds “Air France’s new on-board safety video is the perfect introduction to everything France has to offer. With a nod to fabulous French destinations, fashion and food, the video highlights everything tourists can expect from their visit to the country and so much more – when they’re comfortable to travel again. Staying true to the elegance of the brand, the video is the perfect introduction to a trip of a lifetime while also tastefully sharing important safety notices one should take note of ahead of their flight.”

The company developed this film with the creative talent of its new communications agency Aura by Omnicom and in partnership with Atout France, France’s tourism development agency. The video was produced by French director and scriptwriter Romain Quirot. The music, created especially for the occasion, was written by Ludovic Bource, a French composer who has won a César and an Oscar.

Air France would like to thank Atout France, the Opéra national de Paris, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel, the Château de Versailles and the Hotel Martinez Cannes for their support and hospitality.

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Johannesburg, 18 February 2021. KLM South Africa has announced that with effect from 23 February 2021 the following passengers will be accepted on flights from South Africa to Amsterdam, regardless of their final destination: Dutch nationals, Schengen State and other EU residents, Dutch Antilles residents, Medical staff, Seafarers and Airline crew. There is no change to the flights that are currently operating from Amsterdam to South Africa. The current flight schedule is below:

Johannesburg

Cape Town

KLM also confirms that there has been no change to the requirements for entry into the Netherlands. A negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival/transit in the Netherlands, an antigen test taken no less than four hours before boarding, a completed health declaration and the 10-day self isolation period on arrival in the Netherlands is still required.  KLM reminds passengers that the entry requirements of the country of final destination must still be adhered to. Travel requirements for all countries can be checked at: klm.traveldoc.aero.

As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, KLM understands that passengers may be impacted at any time before or during their journey. Since the onset, KLM has adopted commercial measures which permit the postponement or cancellation of a passenger’s trip without charge and without proof until 31 December 2021. Passengers can request a travel voucher for future travel or request a full refund should the need arise.

KLM is committed to the health and safety of all passengers and crew on board. The airline remains in continuous contact with various health and aviation authorities and proactively adjusts both their products and services dependent on the latest insights. Strict precautionary hygiene and safety and social distancing measures are taken on board and throughout the airport journey to transport passengers to their destination in a safe and healthy way.

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The airline has noted the new regulations issued by the French government on the 29^th of January 2021 and can confirm that all flights will continue to operate to South Africa as scheduled. In order to comply with these new entry regulations, passengers with final destination France are advised to check the conditions for entry at the following website: interieur.gouv.fr

In addition to the above, Air France confirms that there has been no change to the requirement of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, or the 7-day isolation period on arrival in France followed by a second PCR test.

These new regulations do not apply to passengers in transit at Charles de Gaulle and Air France reminds passengers that the entry requirements of the country of final destination must still be adhered to. Travel requirements for all countries can be checked at airfrance.traveldoc.aero

The schedule will remain as evening departures from Paris and Johannesburg, and the early arrival from Johannesburg into Paris ensures that passengers can connect to the first wave of connections at Charles de Gaulle with ease to the entire Air France network. The route is being operated with a Boeing 777-300 aircraft equipped with refurbished cabins. On this aircraft, La Premiere (First Class) has four suites, the Business Class cabin has 58 seats which easily convert into a lie-flat bed and each with direct access to the aisle, Premium Economy has 28 seats and the Economy cabin can accommodate 206 passengers. Current airfares on Air France from Johannesburg to Europe start at ZAR 7,694.00 including airport taxes and surcharges.

Current schedule

As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, Air France understands that passengers may be impacted at any time before or during their journey. Since the onset, Air France has adopted commercial measures which permit the postponement or cancellation of a passenger’s trip without charge and without proof until September 2021. Passengers can request a travel voucher for future travel or request a full refund should the need arise.

Air France is committed to the health and safety of all passengers and crew on board. The airline remains in continuous contact with various health and aviation authorities and proactively adjusts both their products and services dependent on the latest insights. Strict precautionary hygiene and safety and social distancing measures are taken on board and throughout the airport journey to transport passengers to their destination in a safe and healthy way.

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