From the notoriously late busses that run on “African time†to the antics of some of the continent’s politicians and other wild animals, Africa Travel Guide showcases the lighter side of our beautiful, diverse and inspiring continent!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Africa is also a nice place to go sky diving. To do a tandem sky dive in Cape Town is one of the “must do†things while on holiday or just visiting. Operates 7 days a week weather permitting. On arrival at the drop zone you will get a 15 minute briefing from your instructor [...]
Get the right stamp for the River rafting on the Orange River Two weeks ago I went with a friend of me to Namibia. We went river rafting on the Orange River. It’s was the best time I ever had! But here are some interesting facts when you are planning to do a river rafting [...]
A few weeks ago I did a really nice trip in Namibia, we went River rafting on the Orange River. We didn’t have so much time so we decided to drive our self’s to Namibia. Here are some great tips if you are planning to drive to Namibia:• Don’t drive after 10 pm• The roads [...]
Resident RatesSometimes “volunteers†in certain parts of Africa can get resident rates, if they are helping or working around the country. Usually this takes filling out a bunch of bureaucratic paperwork and proving that you actually do work there, other times it takes slipping the guy an extra 5 bucks as a “present†on the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
American folk legend and rock pioneer Shawn Phillips will be performing the final concert of the Appletiser Summer Sunset Concert series at Kirstenbosch on the 1st of April at 5:30 PM. In a musical career spanning 40 years, Shawn Phillips has recorded 18 albums and sold over 3 million records. Playing on electric and acoustic [...]
South Africa certainly offers some of the best, and most diverse, rock climbing in the world. The cliffs are big, wild, often remote – and still being discovered. And it’s a climate for being out in. It started with an article of the German climbing magazine Rotpunkt about Waterval Boven in 1993. From that moment [...]
Why would you go on a safari in Africa if you can bring the experience of a real African safari to your own doorstep? Just to get started right away… Here is a great Dutch commercial about how we experience the real African adventurous safaris in our own country.
The mother city’s premier arts event – Cape Town Festival 2007 – is set for March 3 to 24, and more than 100 000 arts lovers are expected to attend. This three-week long “cultural expression by the people of Cape Town†boasts more than 140 shows to cater for the diverse audiences the city’s festival [...]
Hey surfing friends and all those interested in Ocean life, Drive South Africa is sponsoring one of the kiffest events this summer in Cape Town, the Wavescape Film Festival!
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.
The first in the top 10 of things to do in Cape Town is climbing Table Mountain. An amazing experience from the hike up, the views and the beauty. Read more in this full report.
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!
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!
Discover the quirky aspects of African culture, from eating Mopani worms to the unique languages that are spoken. Claudia explains it all, from real life experiences!
VIDEO: Watch as this cheaky vervet monkey tries to make a get-away in a Landrover in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania!
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