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SATSA congratulates the newly appointed Interim Board of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), announced by MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Jesta Sidell.

Every journey tells a story, and for Hamboluhle Travels, that story begins with a commitment to safety, reliability, and personalised service. Based in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, this new SATSA member is building a name as a trusted partner for travellers seeking seamless connections and curated experiences across South Africa.

Toura Travel Therapy has carved out a unique space in South Africa’s tourism landscape as the leading provider of curated art tours - the only operator specialising in this niche. Founded by Thabo Modise, widely known as Thabo The Tourist, the company uses tourism as a vehicle to showcase African art, creating meaningful connections between artists and travellers.

This October, AWOL Tours launches a landmark cycling adventure: the inaugural scheduled Garden Route Gravel Biking Tour, led personally by founding director Sally Petersen.

Free State Uncovered 2025 is taking place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at the War Museum grounds in Bloemfontein. SATSA Members are invited to exhibit and participate in a celebration of tourism, hospitality, adventure, and cultural offerings from across the Free State.

To enhance the value of SATSA membership, we will be transitioning the SATSA Advice Community WhatApp Group to a member-exclusive benefit. This step aligns with our broader efforts to ensure that there is a clear SATSA membership value proposition and we provide meaningful opportunities for networking, advocacy, and industry support for our membership community. 

SAIMI has scheduled online training in October/November 2025 for their transformative Introduction to Ocean Matters Short Learning Programme (SLP).

The Travel Foundation would like your input on how tourism can adapt and thrive in a changing climate. At the heart of their Where Next? campaign is a global consultation to shape four Big Ideas for system-wide change. 

Africa’s natural wonders are not confined to the savannah. From remote islands in the Atlantic to coral-rich bays in the Indian Ocean, the continent’s coastlines hold some of the world’s most extraordinary marine encounters. Now, a new collection of Scuba Diving and Safari Packages offers travellers the chance to combine unforgettable underwater adventures with classic African safaris

Oceana Reserve has expanded its activity offering with the launch of brand-new horse riding adventures, now available to both overnight guests and day visitors.