To experience something out of this world brave the Little Karoo’s Matjiesfontein village, about 260 km from Cape Town.
This little oasis offers the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern living, great for an intimate or thoroughly relaxing get away.
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Shark Alley of Dyer Island off South Africa’s west coast is reputed to be the best place in the world to go cage diving with Great White Sharks. Dyer Island is one of two unique areas in the world, where the chances of viewing Great White sharks, are exceptionally high.
The shark cage diving takes […]
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Cape Town is known as the mother city of South Africa and watching this video you will see why. Cape Town is one of the most vibrant and stunning cities in the world.
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Take a walk on the wild side tonight and climb up Lion’s Head in Cape Town. Lion’s Head is the perfect place to go on a full moon walk for panoramic views at dusk. Walking up lion’s head at full moon, you will experience the best of both worlds with the sun setting over the […]
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If you are thinking of visiting Zimbabwe, you are probably asking yourself whether it is safe to travel to the troubled African country of Zimbabwe at present. Here is some of the latest travel advice for safe travel to Zimbabwe:
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Experience the silence and splendour of floating up over the African plains teeming with wildlife, in a hot air balloon.
Here are 7 awesome places to take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride in Africa:
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The long weekend has arrived - Yippee! Any idea why Monday is a public holiday in South Africa?
South Africa enjoys a fair number of public holidays and this coming Monday falls on the 24 of September, which is the day on which we celebrate our…
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Meet Ewan McGregor on his bike trip across Africa in this chat with others overlanding in Africa.
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Take a look at the 10 Best things to do on holiday in Africa:
To experience the best of Africa you can soar in a hot air balloon over Namibia’s dunes, bungee at Vic Falls, scuba dive in Mozambique or …
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This wildlife video shows the Big Five up close, relaxing in their natural habitat. See the Big Five of Africa - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo in Djuma Game Reserve, South Africa.
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Lucky enough to capture The Big Five on video in 24 hours at Nkorho Lodge, South Africa.
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The Cape Town International Comedy Festival bursting out in the Baxter Theatre, Artscape Theatre and the Bang Bang Club is now in its final week of sidesplitting shows.
For a hilarious mix of International stand-up comedians, go to the primary comedy show, Main Arena. If that is too tame for you, try the more risqué Danger…
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Mozambique takes the following measures to prevent yellow fever:
All travellers entering Mozambique from any of the 43 countries where yellow fever has been diagnosed must present a valid certification of vaccination against the disease.
The decision has been taken jointly by the Ministry of Interior and Health. Any passenger who cannot […]
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To photograph the Big Five in South Africa you can visit numerous parks and reserves. The Big Five, originally considered by hunters to be the five most dangerous animals on the continent of Africa, are of course the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
Go on a 4×4 safari to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in South […]
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So, you are heading into the wilderness on a hike and need to know what to take with you. Here is a checklist of 20 things you will need to take along:
Candle and matches
Cell phone
Clothing - warm clothes, extra socks and rain gear
Map and compass
First aid […]
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Scuba diving sites in South Africa offer a variety of dive experiences, from warm water coral reef diving in KwaZulu Natal to cold water kelp forest dives in Cape Town.
KwaZulu Natal is South Africa’s top dive destination, with world class dive sites at Sodwana Bay and Aliwal Shoal. In Aliwal […]
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If you are faced with 48-hours in Cape Town, what would you do?
Here’s my list:
Go up Table Mountain (if energetic, hike up - come down by Cable Car)
Fresh seafood lunch at the Cape Town Waterfront
Visit Robben Island - afternoon departures from the Waterfront (Clock Tower side)
Freshen up at your hotel
Dinner at Mama Africa’s (or one […]
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20 Essential travel items- What must you pack for your travels?
Never leave home without packing:
1. Comfortable walking shoes or plasters and painkillers.
2. Ear plugs can save you many a sleepless night.
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Top spots for snorkeling in Southern Africa
KwaZulu Natal Coast, the best snorkeling in South Africa: […]
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Go to Lake Malawi to enjoy a relaxing trip in Africa. Not only are the local people in Malawi friendly, but the setting at Lake Malawi is stunning and there is plenty to do. Here are some things to do at Lake Malawi:
Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi, enjoying secluded beaches and swimming […]
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Based on The Ten Commandments of Mountain Safety, here are 10 Golden Rules for Mountain climbing.
1. Take at least one companion hiking with you. The ideal number for a hiking party is four.
2. Know your limits. Asses the ability, fitness and experience of the group and choose […]
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Mango airline is offering cheap flight deals to potential customers by giving out free Mango Fever sweets at traffic lights in South Africa’s big cities.
During peak traffic hours in one of South Africa’s major cities you may meet the latest discount flight campaign by Mango airlines. Mango is one of South Africa’s low-cost airlines offering […]
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Take a look at these funny photographs capturing the unique experience of living in Africa.
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Ever wondered where on earth Timbuktu really is and what it is actually like as a place?
Timbuktu is a sandy city on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali, in the bulge of Africa near the Niger River. In times gone by this mysterious West African city was a famous intellectual and educational centre […]
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Having recently returned from a long stint in South East Asia teaching English in hot and humid places, I was surprised to find a rapidly growing ESL industry back home in South Africa.
Teaching English as a Second Language is fast becoming a very popular career choice for many globetrotters looking for a way to […]
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So you are visiting Cape Town or returning to South Africa from abroad and wondering how to get around without cheap and extensive public transport being readily available 24 hours a day.
Well, it is easy enough in Cape Town. As a woman walking is a great option in the daytime, especially in and around the […]
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The Cape Town International Convention Centre has added yet another acronym to the already long list of abbreviations: CTICC.
The CTICC is a world-class conference centre and it is seriously user friendly and Feng Shui compatible. The ergonomy of this state-of-the-art architectural triumph is so slick that you can drive straight from the Convention Centre or […]
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After much time spent travelling and selling tours into Africa, I decided to write this page as a rough idea and some tips on how to prepare for your Africa Travels. This page should be useful to the independent traveller and to the group traveller.
I am not going to suggest tours, operators, car hire […]
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Crossing borders in Africa as a South African traveler is easier in Africa. The South African passport may not be the golden key that magically opens the doors to countries worldwide, but it definitely is your easy ticket to much of Africa.
As many South Africans may well have experienced, travel as a South African national […]
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Kloofing - Suicide Gorge
Kloofing otherwise known as canyoning, is a uniquely Western Cape experience. It involves getting yourself down a river gorge; one that is fast-flowing; but with too little water for kayaking
Get a whole new perspective on hiking with this exhilarating day in the mountains, where you will hike as well as “kloof” (jump) […]
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