NEW ART EXHIBITIONS AT MOUNT NELSON 

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has launched 3 new exhibitions across its grounds in collaboration with leading artists, curators and cultural institutions. The exhibitions include The Foreign Familiar at Magugu House Cape Town, Interior Weather, and an outdoor sculpture exhibition by Goodman Gallery.

Together, the exhibitions explore themes of identity, history, creativity and contemporary African expression through fashion, fine art, sculpture and installation pieces. Works are displayed throughout the hotel’s lounges, corridors, patios, salons and gardens, creating an immersive cultural experience for guests.

The exhibitions reflect Mount Nelson’s ongoing commitment to celebrating Africa’s creative talent and fostering meaningful cultural dialogue. The Foreign Familiar runs until 27 August 2026, while Interior Weather and the Goodman Gallery sculpture exhibition will remain on display until February 2027.

NATURAL SELECTION OPENS CAMP IN KAZA CORRIDOR   

Natural Selection has opened Nkasa Linyanti, a six-tent luxury camp in Namibia’s Nkasa Rupara National Park. Located within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), the camp offers access to a key wildlife corridor linking Namibia, Botswana, Angola and Zambia.

Beyond its tourism offering, Nkasa Linyanti plays an important conservation role, with ongoing monitoring efforts contributing to a growing recovery in lion and elephant populations across the region.

NEW TOURISM SAFETY OFFICERS DEPLOYED IN NELSON MANDELA BAY

A new group of Tourism Safety Officers has graduated in Nelson Mandela Bay, strengthening efforts to improve visitor safety and confidence in the destination. The officers will be deployed across key tourism areas, including the beachfront, where they will work alongside law enforcement agencies to enhance visibility, deter crime and support visitors.

The initiative forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Coastal Tourism Policing Initiative, a partnership between local government, law enforcement agencies, tourism stakeholders and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA).

BIG GAME PARKS INTRODUCES ZERO CASH POLICY   

Big Game Parks has announced the implementation of a strict Zero Cash Policy across all its operations, effective 1 July 2026. This initiative forms part of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing accountability, conservation efforts, and the safety of both guests and staff.

Under the new policy, cash payments will no longer be accepted at entrance gates, reception desks, curio shops, restaurants, or activity booking points. Guests will be required to use alternative payment methods, including credit and debit cards, mobile payments, and contactless payment options for all on-site purchases and fees not prepaid.

To support a seamless transition, Big Game Parks is encouraging partners to maximise prepayments wherever possible and ensure guests are informed of the new payment requirements before arrival.

Our Offices will be closed on these below days:

10 August 2026 – (Women’s Day)

124 September 2026 – (Heritage Day)

16 December 2026: Day of Reconciliation (Wednesday)