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Some recent but ‘not well publicized’ changes to Zambian Visa costs has resulted in a few travelers being caught short on arrival. The most recent information from the Zambian Home Affairs Department states the current visa costs are…
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The Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008 on Sunday promises to be as popular as ever this year. You may want to make it a Sunday ride, instead of a leisurely Sunday drive in Cape Town this weekend. The 2008 Cape Argus Cycle Tour follows the Cape Peninsula along its original route via Chapman’s Peak and Suikerbossie along some of South Africa’s most stunning coastal scenery.
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This Tuesday, 4 March 2008, The Dance Project will hold a gala evening at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg, Cape Town.
The directors of The Dance Project in Cape Town, Trish and Brian Notcutt, are involved in the upcoming show at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Tuesday’s show is All You Need […]
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The Spier Performing Arts Festival in Cape Town ends this Sunday, 2 March 2008. This arts festival is one of a series of Spier Arts Festivals produced by the Africa Centre in South Africa.
The other two Spier Wine Estate Arts Festivals are the Poetry Exchange and African Music Festivals.
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The world’s first jumbo jet biofuel-powered flight took to the skies on Sunday, marking the start of a new era in flight history in terms of the environmental impacts of the aviation industry.
The aviation industry is making progress in facing climate change…
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Make a difference - volunteer in Baphumelele Orphanage in Khayelitsha Township, Cape Town or make a donation to the trust supporting this children’s home in Africa.
Baphumelele Children’s Home has grown into a place of refuge for over one hundred and fifty children in need, since it was founded in 2001. Baphumelele orphanage serves as a […]
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The latest Africa travel guide edition is available in pick and mix chapters that you can download online from the Lonely Planet website.
Ever been on the road and found yourself with several different guide books weighing you down?
Or worse still carrying that one giant multi-destination whopper although you’ve already visited half the places in it and its even too big to be a pillow?
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Zambia visa requirements and costs have recently been changed by the Zambian government. The Zambian government has amended their policies and is no longer offering tourist the visa waiver option.
Below are the current costs of visas to…
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The news on Zambia visa cost and requirements changes from the African Travel and Tourism Association is that the government of Zambia has recently made significant changes to the visa waiver system and visa costs.
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Having fun and getting your adrenaline rushing at Victoria Falls is as easy as spotting rushing water. Here are some top adrenaline activities to be had on both sides, Zambia & Zimbabwe.
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Addo Elephant National Park in the rustic Eastern Cape province of South Africa is the ideal place for observing elephants at close quarters in the African bush. Visitors can get up close and personal with the largest land mammal in the world, in the malaria-free authentic African bushveld of Addo Park.
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Ethiopia is where life began, according to historians that claim this is where the first humans originated.
Ethiopia is the one of the oldest countries in the world. In the long and tumultuous history of the African continent, Ethiopia remains the only country which has never fallen under the rule of colonization. Herodotus the Greek historian…
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Ways to save water – is a topic of concern to everybody. Wise water use is particularly important in Africa, where this precious resource is often scarce and in great need. With growing concern over the environmental issues that challenge us today here are some quick and easy super saver tips to saving water:
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Here are 10 quick facts about Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s natural wonder and one of Africa’s major attractions to many a traveller wanting to summit its slopes.
Klimanjaro can be climbed in about a week by anyone in reasonably good shape and is one of the world’s famous top 7 summits. Read about it…
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Eritrea, the ancient land of Africa - once a dangerous place, Eritrea has won its independence and is rebuilding rapidly into a ideal tourist destination in East Africa. Asmara is one of the safest capitals in Africa, while the Dahlak Archipelago offers some of the best coral diving an ecotourist could hope for.
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Djibouti, Red Sea Paradise - scarcely 100 years old this tiny, but ambitious country, tries hard to be recognised as a little Dubai in the Red Sea despite its lack of natural resources.
The capital, also called Djibouti, is…
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Google goes greener - Google is an inspiration to global corporations when it comes to promoting renewable energy technologies and corporate environmental accountability.
If Google can go green… why can’t you?
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The geographical positioning of Burundi in the heart of Africa with its wonderful landscapes and lush vegetation is making the country a popular holiday paradise.
Burundi is sometimes called "The Switzerland of Africa". The soft and temperate climate in Burundi; as well as the variety of its geographical landscapes adds to the popularity of Burundi as a relaxing holiday destination.
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Visitors and locals are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in Cape Town and its surrounds. This list of fun things to do in Cape Town and the Western Cape is by no means exhaustive, but offers some quick tips and ideas for sightseeing in the Cape of South Africa.
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When travelling in Africa, be it on your dream African safari or cultural experience, there are several essential items not to be forgotten…
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The Horn of Africa is the peninsula of East Africa that juts for hundreds of kilometers into the Arabian Sea, and is the easternmost projection of the African continent.
Countries in the Horn of Africa include…
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Blogging South Africa - visiting top blog sites for local news and current trends is a great way to get to know the country and local culture.
Blog sites show you what people are actually talking about and getting up to, giving you insight into South Africa. A new community page that popped up 2 months ago tracks the popularity of thousands of blogs in South Africa helping you to find the hottest blog posts.
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A renowned safari travel destination, East Africa is known worldwide for its concentrations of wild animals, such as the "big five" of elephant, water buffalo, lion, leopard and rhinoceros. Even more incredible are the annual migration cycles of these animals that bring tourists from all over the globe, to witness this spectacle of nature.
When referring […]
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Here are some important things to remember for scuba diving safely and enjoyably - some of the things need to be done before you leave home for the dive site and other tips are for before you take that final plunge into the exciting underwater world for your dive.
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About Uganda’s Gorillas and Chimpanzees and travel advice for Uganda.
About the Gorilla:
A gorilla is the largest living primate. Half of the world’s population of Mountain Gorillas are found in Uganda. A gorilla is a ground dwelling omnivore animal and largely dwells in the forest. An example of such forest is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in […]
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Find out more about Uganda and its top game parks and great lakes.
Uganda is well known for its gorillas in the misty forests and chimpanzees. Read about the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Bwindi National Park, three of Uganda’s best game parks.
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You must make it up Table Mountain in Cape Town at least once!
| And now is the time to go, because the summer specials on cable car tickets have just started (as of December 1). Go up after 6pm and you pay half price. This makes it R65 for a return ticket in the cable car instead of R130, a nice saving. | 
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The new South African day tours website made in Cape Town, shows holidaymakers and day-trippers the way, taking them on exciting trips to great places nationwide. This neat travel website focuses on day trips in South Africa, with super pictures, videos and trip ideas galore. It has Google maps for its tour destinations and…
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10 Ways to Save on Fuel (or petrol, for South Africans) - is a handy list to help you do just that on your travels. With increasing fuel prices, hopefully these tips will help you save that extra bit of fuel on your road trips.
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