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Zimbabwe Travel Ban Lifted

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.

However, the FCO still advise against all travel to high density, low income areas at any time and all but essential travel to some rural areas.

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Top Things To Do - Victoria Falls, Zambia & Zimbabwe

Having fun and getting your adrenaline rushing at Victoria Falls is as easy as spotting rushing water. Here are some top adrenaline activities to be had on both sides, Zambia & Zimbabwe.

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Destination Africa – Preparation is Not Only for the Food…Part 2

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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1-2-3 Bungee! Jump in South Africa (2 Comments)

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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About African Safaris

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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Help disadvantaged children - Cape Town (4 Comments)

The Salesian Institute in Green Point, Cape Town, is helping hundreds of street children to reintegrate into society. Their aid programs are aimed at improving the lives of street children, by educating and training them to become self-sufficient.

There are currently 200 disadvantaged youths being trained under the Learn to Live Project at the institute. According […]

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Latest Advice for Travel Safety in Zimbabwe (4 Comments)

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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Hot air ballooning in Africa- 7 Best Places to take to the sky

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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10 Best Things To Do on Holiday in Africa

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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Final day of overland trip, visiting the Victoria Falls (1 Comment)

The last day of our overland trip through Southern Africa, we spent at the touristic highlight of the region visiting the famous Victoria Falls.

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Adventure in Vic Falls: Rafting on the mighty Zambezi river

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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Trip of a lifetime through Africa, from Windhoek to Vic Falls

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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Tracks4Africa and Google Earth improve map of Africa

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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‘Mopani worms’ and more, introducing some African culture

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!

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Great video on AIDS in Africa

Check out this great and powerfull video on AIDS in Africa, "Human Ball". Showing the consequences of AIDS in an ingenious way.

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Best time to travel in Africa - Weather Advice (2 Comments)

Always wondered what the best time is to travel in Africa? Find out more on weather in Africa from Claudia's own experience on travelling in Africa.

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Zimbabwe Mountain Climbing & Abseiling

Learn how to climb and abseil, on the amazing Matopos Hills in Zimbabwe where you can view wildlife as you climb your way to the top at this Pathfinders Africa expedition.

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Finding a good map of Africa (3 Comments)

Are you having a hard time finding a good map of Africa? Africa Travel Guide has found 4 great Africa maps to help you navigate your way to your ideal African safari destination.

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Africa Canoe Safari

Join an Africa Canoe Safari on the mighty Zambezi River or through tropical Mozambique, gaining valuable teamwork and navigation skills with the Pathfinders Africa expedition crew.

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Walk with Lions & Swim with Elephants

Get up close and personal with two of the Big Five, as you go walk with lions and swim with elephants on this unique African expeditions by Pathfinders Africa.

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The best of adventure travel in Africa

Discover what African adventure travel is all about. Pathfinders Africa are leaders in adventure travel in Africa, offering exhilirating adventure safaris and expeditions for travellers with a sense of adventure.

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Africa adventure travel with Pathfinders Africa

Pathfinders Africa is an adventure travel company based in Africa. They have launched their new website www.pathifindersafrica.com today. Check out their adventure-packed expeditions in Southern and East Africa: walking with lions, swimming with elephants, river rafting, quad-biking, mountain biking, horse riding, Mt Kenya and Mt Kilimanjaro treks, orienteering, survivial courses and much, much more!

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Overland Safaris in Africa

An introduction to overland safaris in Africa. Claudia de Vries, our overland safari expert from OverlandingAfrica.com, tells us exactly who is suited to this unique way of travelling in Africa.

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Driving in Africa (4 Comments)

An introduction to Steve Conradie, Africa Travel Guide's expert on driving in Africa. Steve has taken his Land Rover on numerous self-drive tours in Southern and East Africa.

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