Backpacking Africa is quite different to backpacking in most other parts of the world. The travelling distances are vast, the transport irregular, the roads of an inferior standard and the vast cultural differences can make you feel like a punk-rocker at a Britney Spears concert. But these are all good things if you are backpacker at heart! Throw in a Big 5 Safari, cheap accommodation, unique modes of transport and all of a sudden backpacking in Africa sounds like a dream come true! Africa Travel Guide will help you plan your Africa backpacking trip with backpacker hostel reviews, travelling advice and tips from the locals.
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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Thinking of driving Miss Daisy under the African sun, then head for the Postberg National Park in the Western Cape of South Africa to smell the Namaqualand flowers.
Spring is the best time for driving in the Namaqualand daisies along the west coast of South Africa. September also happens to be the best time for birdwatchers […]
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In many parts of Africa, safaris can be pretty expensive. Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana are all countries that charge a lot of money to go searching for animals.In Tanzania, a typical safari will run about $100 per day per person – and that’s pretty average to low end. That safari can end up biting a […]
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There are plenty of things to do in South Africa, here is a list of 20 Best Things To Do in South Africa. The list highlights some of the activities that adventure tourists, backpackers and locals love to do. The things to do list covers the major ‘must do’ activities and sights that should not […]
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Renting a camper is a great way to explore Route 62 and the Garden Route, discovering the beautiful South African countryside and the pristine coastline up to Port Elizabeth.
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The one adventure activity you have to do before leaving Vic Falls, is rafting on the mighty Zambezi river. It is one of the best places to go white water rafting in the world!
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The sun setting with thunder and rain in the background, as you observe the different wildlife from the water. Don’t miss out on the boat cruise when in Chobe National Park!
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After seeing so much wildlife the excitement for a game drive had somewhat been tempered, but arriving in the beautiful Chobe National Park we were eager to see more wild animals.
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It was a great experience to see wildlife and nature by taking a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
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You cannot get closer to nature and its wildlife, than by going on a game walk. In the Okavango Delta we had a top guide and it was an amazing experience!
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One of the highlights of the overlandtrip was spending Christmas in Africa by taking a mokoro and going bush camping in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
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The longest drive of the journey we left Rundu in Namibia and headed for Maun in the heart of the Okavango Delta. This is what overlanding Africa is all about.
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Driving to Rundu, a border town with Angola, we were back to overlanding Namibia and spent most of the day in the truck.
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After a week of traveling the Namibian bush we had our first full day of self game driving in the famous Etosha National Park in Namibia. Off to spot wild animals!
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Driving to the campsite in Etosha National we already saw our first wild animals. And then at the night game viewing we got the jackpot, with several rhinos drinking at the waterpool.
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To touch an animal you consider highly dangerous is definetly a fear you have to overcome. So what is more thrilling that to pet and walk with cheetahs in Namibia!
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The ultimate nature experience in Namibia is to go Bush camping. To enjoy the beautiful nature, watch the sunset and see the sky lit from all the stars.
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The one adventure activity I had to do on this Overland trip was quadbiking. And what better place to do this than the sand dunes of Namibia!
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After a nice drive from Windhoek to the coast, I arrived in Swakopmund. Ready for days full of adventure activities in the Namibian sand!
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My overland trip from Windhoek to Vic Falls begins with one night sleeping in Windhoek. Since you have to catch the bus early, early in the morning.
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I’m going on the trip of a lifetime the next two weeks traveling from Windhoek to Vic Falls, organized by Overlanding Africa. It should be a good trip and I will of course report on this journey back here at the Africa Travel Guide.
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The main attraction of Cape Town is the rebuild Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Famous for its excellent shopping, eating and entertainment.
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This summer the waves and its riders hit the big screen, at the Wavescapes Surfing Film Festival 2006 starting in Cape Town and driving thru South Africa for the month.
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Surrounded by the Atlantic ocean Cape Town has some excellent beaches. And for this week report I had the ‘horrible’ task of checking them out!
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Tourism in Uganda is becoming a booming business! More and more people see Uganda as a holiday destination as more tours are being offered in the region.
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The digital map of Africa on Google Earth will soon be improved thanks to the help of Tracks4Africa and ordinary travelers.
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Everyone going on safari in Southern Africa beware and bring your hood caps! The rainy season has started in Southern Africa, reports a safari expert from Botswana.
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Get great advice from an expert surfer and read how a rookie learns how to surf, in this quick guide to learn how to surf with 10 surfing tips!
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For all you visitors of Cape Town, we have compiled a list of activities and listed the top 10 things to do in Cape Town, with an exclusive report from our own editor!
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