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July 7th, 2011 1:40pm

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Cape Wineries: Off the beaten path estates: by lynsay
July 8th, 2011 3:57pm

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So we’ve all heard about the celebrated Cape Winelands, but... Read more
The new face of Zanzibar by maureen-stover
December 7th, 2011 5:00pm

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It's been 5 years since I last visited Zanzibar and with new ... Read more
The advantage of booking flight tickets way in advance by yolanda-saayman
August 23rd, 2011 12:16pm

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A recent article in the Travel Mole (10 August) pointed out that ... Read more
On Safari? Navigating the Serengeti Highway by kimberoo
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The explorers of the late 1800s and early 20th century could never ... Read more
Pilanesberg & Madikwe Game Reserves by willlane
November 1st, 2011 2:00pm

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Madikwe Game Reserve vs Kruger National Park by ashley
June 28th, 2011 2:27pm

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The adventure began at the crack of dawn on a Monday morning. As ... Read more
Poachers, Ship Wrecks & Medusa's Head: Walking the Wild Cape Coast by thefynbosguy
October 17th, 2011 1:31pm

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Namibia's Desert Landscapes: A Photo Essay by kimberoo
June 24th, 2011 3:36pm

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African Blog: January 2011

Soothing your soul at the Fish River Canyon….
mwendo in Namibia
January 31st, 2011 at 5:41pm

I had never been to Namibia before, so crossing the border into this unknown landscape was particularly exciting. Across the invisible line, I could see jagged orange rocky outcrops set against an electric blue sky, with puffy white clouds drifting overhead as the blazing desert sun shifted ...

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Game Drive 101: Questions you really need the answer to when looking for wildlife.
thefynbosguy - The Fynbos Guy in On Safari, Quirky Stuff, Travel Tips
January 27th, 2011 at 9:09am

Going on a guided game drive in an African national park or reserve is easy: you get in the vehicle, sit down, make yourself comfy and, uhm, that's about it. While on the drive your guide will be pointing out this and explaining t...

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Cape Town Rated Amongst the World’s Best Beach Cities
sandramallinson - Go2Africa in South Africa, Beach holidays
January 25th, 2011 at 5:23pm

“Good-looking, fun-loving, sporty and sociable” – that was how the Lonely Planet described Cape Town when placing it amongst the ...

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The Ins & Outs of Fly-Camping in Africa
kimberoo - Overland Africa in Tanzania, Zambia, African Adventures, On Safari
January 20th, 2011 at 12:31pm

Hearing the word 'camping' can for some conjure up hideous pictures of collapsing tents, mud everywhere and mosquitoes galore. Believe me, I've had a few similar visions! That was before I kitted myself out w...

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Governors' Camp Collection Game Report Masai Mara December 2010
governors-camp-collection - Musiara Ltd in Kenya
January 20th, 2011 at 11:53am

Governors' Camp Game Report, Masai Mara, December 2010 Weather & the Plains: December in the Masai Mara was mostly dry with scattered bursts of rain thr...

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Taking on Cape Town's Taxis
claudiskies in South Africa, African Adventures, City Life, Travel Tips
January 19th, 2011 at 11:41am

As a visitor to Cape Town, getting around can seem a daunting endeavour. London has its signature classic cabs, New York has its iconic yellow cabs, but is it that simple in the Mother City? ...

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10 Reasons To Go To South Africa On Holiday
sandramallinson - Go2Africa in South Africa, Beach holidays, Family Holidays, Food & Wine, On Safari, Self-drive holidays, Travel Tips
January 18th, 2011 at 5:47pm

Every year we get a few precious weeks to do exactly what we want. For me an ideal holiday includes time with friends or family exploring new places, meeting interesting people, lazing over lunches in beautiful surrou...

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River rats and Orange Crocodiles....
mwendo in South Africa
January 14th, 2011 at 3:06pm

“Are there any crocodiles in the Orange River?”…. “Only the inflatable ones these days”. I stare dubiously at the green reeds reflecting their side to side dancing on the murky orange surface of the legendary Orange River, the longest in South Africa. To me, it ...

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Discovering South Africa's Wilderness Areas
kimberoo - Overland Africa in South Africa, African Adventures, Self-drive holidays, Travel Tips, Wildlife
January 13th, 2011 at 6:16pm

Of all of my South African holidays - from Eastern Cape summers-by-the-sea, to escapades in the Kruger and fun and games at Sun City - nothing has been as memorable as those getaways to far away remote places. ...

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Meet & Greet: are there any genuine interactions with local African cultures left?
thefynbosguy - The Fynbos Guy in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, African Adventures, Community & Culture, Responsible Tourism
January 11th, 2011 at 11:51am

Most people come on holiday to Africa to marvel at the stupendous wildlife that grunts, growls and gallops across burnished savannahs. Interaction with the local population is usually limited to the guest/staff dynamics that tak...

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A Taste of the Wild: Eating Venison in Africa
emmagass - Capsol in Food & Wine, Quirky Stuff
January 6th, 2011 at 3:26pm

Whenever one goes on an international holiday it is always advisable to try the local food, which in Africa can mean tucking into the local wildlife. Ostrich is probably the most common “game” meat in South Africa. This larg...

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African Safari Villa Holidays
claudiskies in African Adventures, Family Holidays, On Safari, Romance, Other
January 5th, 2011 at 9:48am

Imagine a luxury safari complete with all the trimmings and toppings that you would normally expect, with the added bonus of being the only guests there? Anyone looking for a luxury safari alternative to the traditional lodge ...

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Carnivorous Herbivores & Smiling Zebras: Odd Animal Behaviour
thefynbosguy - The Fynbos Guy in On Safari, Wildlife
January 3rd, 2011 at 11:01am

Watching animals when on a game drive can often be quite tiresome: they tend to do nothing more exciting than just stand there looking at you for a moment while you fumble for your camera before wandering away and presenting you with that classic rump-disappearing-into-...

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