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Welcome to the Africa Travel Guide, where you can find current news, interesting articles and practical advice for travel in Africa.

Cairo to Cape Town - The original Trans-Africa Expedition

The original overland route from Cairo to Cape Town is the ultimate in Trans Africa Expeditions and REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you.

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Kenya Visa Fee

It is not often prices go DOWN but anyone entering Kenya will find that recently the visa fee has halved!

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Namibia Airports - New Regulations

If you have flown recently you would know that controls are in place for the transportation of liquids, aerosols and gels in your hand luggage. All Namibia airports (including Windhoek Airport) will now follow the same regulations for international departures.

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Excellent African Safari Blog (1 Comment)

Planning your African Safari - Useful information and African Safari travel tipsI was surfing the World Wide Web as always looking for tasty bits on Africa, and came across an excellent and very handy blog www.planyoursafari.com The planyoursafari-weblog gives you excellent and varied information on all things safari related including family safaris, photography tips while on [...]

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Discover Africa.com

Discover Africa.com allows you to discover Africa - One image at a timeThe brains behind DiscoverAfrica.com is a bit of a mystery, but the result is none the less amazing. Using Flickr a brilliant web-based photo sharing tool, Discover Africa allow you to search anywhere and everywhere in Africa, displaying images and giving you a [...]

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Swakopmund Sky Diving (1 Comment)


The crowd at Swakopmund Sky Diving will tell you “it’s the most fun you can have with your clothes on” and they would be right!

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Zambian Airways Suspends All Flights (4 Comments)

Zambian Airways suspends ALL operations and flights with effect from 12 January 2009.

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Kenya Visa Fee - US Dollars Only (4 Comments)

Recent changes to Kenya Visa requirements mean visa's must be paid for in US Dollars only......

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Zambia Visa - New Prices (10 Comments)

As at 17 November 2008, Zambia visa requirements and costs have changed yet again, but this time the cost has come down!

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When is the best time to visit Mozambique?

Idyllic beaches, tall palm trees, lots of sunshine and warm aqua waters - all the requirements of a perfect beach holiday! So when is the best time to visit Mozambique?

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Charter Trips in Africa - Do It Your Way!

If the thought of travelling a couple of thousand kilometres in an overland truck with 25 strangers just doesn’t appeal, charter trips are the answer. Charter your own overland truck for you and your group and we will customise your itinerary to suit you - anywhere in Africa, anytime!

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Volunteer Trips in South Africa

Combine overland travel and volunteer trips on an overland tour with a difference. Get your hands dirty at the same time giving something back to local communities and environmental projects whilst traveling on your dream Africa Overland Tour.

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Last Minute Safaris

Whether the discount is 5, 10 or 20% or 1 whole seat for free, last minute safaris can save you stacks of cash! Check out these deals!

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Khwai River Lodge in Moremi - Botswana

Khwai River Lodge is situated on a march and each large private deck looks out over the Khwai River floodplains. All the tents in Khwai River Lodge are gorgeous with lovely bathrooms, patios and huge beds. The thatched roof tents are on raised lodge poles about 5 feet off the ground and had solid teak floors.

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Summer Sun Festival - Mossel Bay

Summer Sun Festival Mossel Bay Go where the fun never sets This year SSF will be having the first Diaz Decadence Festival where wine farms from around the Western Cape will have the chance to promote their wines at the festival from 12-14 December. The 2008 Summer Sun Festival will be taking place at the [...]

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Canon Lodge in Fish River Canyon - Namibia

Canon Lodge lies built into its natural surroundings and sheltered by a granite hilltop overlooking the sweeping plains of Gondwana Cañon Park. Canon Lodge serves as an excellent base from which to explore the wonders of the Fish River Canyon and surrounding highlights of Southern Namibia including the Ais-Ais hot springs.

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Trans Africa Expedition

If luxury travel is your thing then a Trans Africa Expedition is not for you! 9 to 40 weeks of 'real Africa' travel a world away from cell phone reception and the internet. Fantastic! This is Africa adventure travel at it's best!

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Morocco Travel - Casablanca and beyond

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Romantic images of camel caravans, Kasbahs, ancient walled cities, date palms, Arab sultans, and Berber tribesmen lure travellers to Morocco for a travel experience not to be missed!

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Pom Pom Camp in Okavango Delta - Botswana

Pom Pom Camp is situated on Pom Pom island in a private concession situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta. With its quality tented accommodation you feel surrounded by the best that this natural expanse offers from luxury accommodation normally only expected from lavish hotels.

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Senior Travel - Age Is Just A Number

African adventure travel is not limited to under 35's! Safaris4seniors.com offers unique Africa safaris for senior travelers who are young at heart!

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2010 World Cup Overland Tours (2 Comments)

Football enthusiasts can combine their love of sport (or the spectator part thereof), with travelling the African continent - the 2010 World Cup is coming to South Africa!

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Cape Town’s “World Cup Beach” (Mouille Point) Set For A Clean-Up

The Two Oceans Aquarium has invited the public to volunteer to clean up Mouille Point Beach on International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday 20 September 2008. We believe this is a great initiative. After all... Mouille Point is Cape Town's closest beach to the 2010 World Cup Stadium!

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Disabled Travel – 5 reasons to join an African Safari

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Should your impaired mobility, vision or hearing be a reason not to join an African safari? Of course not! Africa is accessible for disabled travel and handicapped travelers with or without their families or friends, do not need to miss out!

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Kings Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve - South Africa

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp reflects the charm and splendour of a Colonial era gone by. Set in the heart of a pristine corner of the old unspoilt African wilderness that comprises the greater Kruger National Park. Abundant comfort and gracious hospitality combine to create an unforgettable safari experience.

 

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African Budget Safaris - 3 trips to save you money

Budget Safaris in Africa needn't be cheap and nasty. 'Value for money travel' would be a more appropriate name. If a limited budget dictates your travel plans - then overland travel is the way to go.

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Photo Tours in Africa - Overland style! (2 Comments)

Camera enthusiasts and keen photographers are welcome to join specialty photography tours catering for travelers who wish to learn about taking better photos while still appreciating everything the African continent has to offer!

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Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town - South Africa

Set on nine acres of stunning lush and tranquil gardens, you will find Cape Towns most famous hotel; the Mount Nelson. Located on the lower slopes of the iconic Table Mountain, the hotel is located just a short stroll from the historic city centre and vibrant Kloof Street.

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Zimbabwe Travel Ban Lifted (2 Comments)

The Foreign Commonwealth Office travel ban on Zimbabwe was lifted on the 27th August 2008 following decreased violence in Zimbabwe and a promising new government structure.

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Sun City Cascades in Sun City & Pilanesberg - South Africa

The Cascades Hotel has a water theme, as its name suggests, with water features and flowing water throughout its lush tropical forest gardens. This grand hotel offers elegance and
sophistication in a lush garden environment set apart from the main activities of the bustling Sun City resort.

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Things to know for travel in Africa (1 Comment)

A recent query from a independent Swedish traveler brought some interesting questions to light….
Hi!
I shall try to be as short as possible with this, as I dont want to
complicate matters. I am travelling the continent of Africa from North
to South. I have travelled and lived in most of the world, but never
been to Africa (at […]

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