Read more about Africa overland tours and why they are the most exciting way to travel in Africa. Bungee-jumping, white-water rafting, quad-biking, elephant rides, camel rides, horse rides, Big 5 safaris, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, and the list goes on… Find out who goes Africa overland tours, where these adventure-based safaris go and get some great advice from experienced overlanders before embarking on your holiday of a lifetime.
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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Destination Africa is a topic that covers a lot of ground. Here is part 2 of many, called Preparation is not only for the Food , which is about preparing for your travels in Africa. What to do, before you go…
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This week Google added a new feature to the online Google maps available. This new map view layer shows you the place you choose in geographic detail.
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An aggressive rhino charged a car of Dutch tourists on a game drive in Addo Elephant Park over this past weekend.
It seems that is not only in peak-time traffic that you need to be careful about road rage, but in the bush too!
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Robben Island off the tip of the South African shores of Cape Town is famous for being the place where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years as a political prisoner under the apartheid regime.
During the apartheid era Robben Island housed a maximum security prison for political prisoners. Most notably Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president.
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Interested in bungee jumping in South Africa - watch this
YouTube video of some brave fellow taking the plunge off Bloukrans Bridge.
Wow! Not for the faint hearted and weak kneed!
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Go bungee jumping in South Africa for the ultimate adrenaline rush!
South Africa is officially home to the world’s highest bungee jump and offers stunning settings for rushing towards the ground head first from a bridge (if that is your kind of thing).
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What is a Wild Card?
The Wild Card is a loyalty card system that makes national parks, nature reserves and resorts in South Africa more accessible to locals and visitors.
Using the Wild Card regularly works out cheaper and easier in the long run, than paying the conservation fees cash each time you visit a park or nature reserve.
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Richtersveld National Park - the last untouched nature reserve in South Africa, is part of the recently declared Richtersveld/Ais-Ais Transfronteir Park straddling the Orange River border between South Africa and Namibia
This is one of South Africa’s most rewarding holiday destinations for ultimate relaxation and getting back in touch with nature.
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Get your catch of the day sustainably by checking the seafood consumer chart for Southern Africa.
The Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) provides consumer guidelines on which species have healthy populations and which species should be avoided:
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Green travel in Africa is about - Taking only photos and leaving only footprints.
You don’t have to be a hairy hippie or eco-warrior to tread a little more lightly and travel more politely in Africa and elsewhere. When you travel in Africa remember to:
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Peruse the Best Scuba Diving Sites in Africa:
You can go on your dream wildlife safari in Africa, but why not test the waters too - go scuba diving in various countries such as; South Africa, Eritrea, Sudan, Mozambique, Malawi, Tunisia, Egypt or Tanzania.
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African wildlife safaris have become the most popular way to spend a holiday in Africa, with many countries offering superb safari tours and game viewing opportunities.
The word ’safari’ originates from the Swahili word for…
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The Addo Elephant Park in the Eastern Cape is not just about elephants; Addo offers plenty of options when it comes to accommodation, wildlife viewing and activities.
At Addo Park you can see the Big 7 or the dung beetle; camp or lodge in luxury; and horse ride or take a game drive.
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The best time of year to visit Addo Elephant Park in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is mid-season, but game viewing is always good.
The Eastern Cape climate, influenced by the nearby Indian Ocean, provides rain in Addo Park evenly distributed throughout the year. Winters days are pleasant…
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Hire a 4×4 in South Africa, Namibia or Botswana and take a drive into the vast Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa.
The Kalahari Desert is made up of a huge sand basin that stretches from the Orange River in South Africa up to Angola, through Namibia and a large part of […]
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| Take an amazing wildlife photography course in Kenya this month for stunning game viewing opportunities on the plains of Africa, whilst developing your photographic skills.
You can do an excellent photographic course with renowned South African photojournalist Christopher Scott in Kenya. |
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Choosing when to go to Botswana is not too tricky, as it experiences less seasonal variation than other destinations in Southern Africa. Botswana is considered to be a year-round destination, but certain times are better suited for specific trips and you may want to avoid the rainy season.
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| Trying to decide when to go to Namibia depends on where you are going and what you want to do in Namibia. If you are heading for the coastal region you can go year-round, but for other regions it depends on the weather. | |
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Sun City is internationally renowned as Africa’s premier holiday resort. Sun City offers a myriad of different entertainment and relaxation opportunities, as well as enough attractions and activities to keep everyone busy.
Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and is unlike any other Resort destination in the world. […]
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| Mozambique’s top scuba diving sites offer divers amazing opportunities to dive pristine reefs in ideal diving conditions. You will experience some of the best diving in Africa, with abundant marine life but without the crowds, in Mozambique. Here are some of Mozambique’s top diving sites: |
Picturesque Pemba, Mozambique |
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