African Blog: Activities

• South Africa’s best self-drive routes

  emmagass in South Africa,, Quick lists,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  March 26th, 2010 1:56pm

  Self-drive holidays are an extremely popular way of seeing South Africa. It is the way most South Africans go on holiday and is the most natural way to introduce a visitor to her charms, quirks and various personalities....

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• What to do in Mauritius when you’re not at the beach

  emmagass in Mauritius,, Beach holidays,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,,

  April 28th, 2010 6:23pm

  Mauritius is famous for its miles of tropical beaches, rows of thatched sun umbrellas, a mind boggling array of water sports and resort restaurants offering a variety of delicious food. But sometimes you need to leave...

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• Our tips on choosing the best lodge for your safari experience

  africanarray in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,,

  May 14th, 2010 12:02pm

  There are so many lovely places to stay, each as unique as the other, and each one offering another memorable experience. When you decide where you should stay, your decision should be influenced by more than just the price and the location. We've put toge...

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• Wacky Wine Weekend

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Food & Wine,,

  June 10th, 2010 5:12pm

  Wacky Wine Weekend; the name set the tone for a few days of wine in the sunshine where conversations, rather than lingering on hints of melon or notes of freshly cut grass, got straight to the point “mmm â...

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• Soccer Fever in South Africa - I was there!

  kimberoo in South Africa,,

  June 23rd, 2010 10:38am

  The incredible soccer fever sweeping across South Africa at the moment is electric, astounding and hugely positive to say the least, and even though Bafana Bafana, the ...

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• Luxury Golf Experiences on the Garden Route

  Vanessa in South Africa,, Self-drive holidays,,

  June 30th, 2010 8:16pm

  The Garden Route is well known for its scenic beauty and a leisurely drive down the national road through the Southern Cape has long been a favourite holiday for locals....

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• Chimp Safari: Chimpanzee tracking in Africa

  emmagass in Tanzania,, Uganda,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  August 3rd, 2010 5:06pm

  Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, separated by a mere 6 million years and 2% of our DNA. Trekking through the dense forests of Central Africa to observe them in their natural habitat and engaging in the...

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• Africa’s Top Tented Camps

  sandramallinson in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, On Safari,, Romance,,

  August 27th, 2010 5:26pm

  From cosy mobile camps in incredible game-viewing areas to sumptuous suites cocooned in canvas, there is something truly thrilling about staying in a tent: the romance of flickering lanterns, the ...

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• Sun City and Safari

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,,

  September 15th, 2010 9:19am

  Sun City in South Africa’s North West Province is a dazzling destination bursting with family fun and entertainment. Offering loads of thrilling activities ra...

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• Guided Bush Walks

  emmagass in On Safari,,

  September 29th, 2010 2:57pm

  Being on safari can be quite sedentary. When you’re not eating another delicious, can’t-be-refused, 3 course meal you’re sitting in the back of a safari vehicle being driven through the bush in search of gam...

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• 5 Good Reasons to go to Zambia

  claudiskies in Zambia,, African Adventures,, On Safari,,

  October 5th, 2010 11:32am

  1. Remote and Untouched Game Parks Zambia is regarded by many as the 'real Africa', with is ...

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• Discovering Africa’s Waterfalls

  kimberoo in Lesotho,, South Africa,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, Quick lists,,

  October 12th, 2010 10:12am

  After you've hiked for hours, and your anti-perspiring shirt is no longer working as well as it should, it is nothing less than a relief to come around the corner and find a pool of wat...

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• Sun City: Fun of Elephantine Proportions

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, Wildlife,,

  October 19th, 2010 3:25pm

  I have just returned from a fun-packed weekend at Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure - Sun City. Aside from the wild water slides, jingling casinos and loads of outdoor activities, I ...

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• Victoria Falls: When the Sun Goes Down

  sandramallinson in Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,, Romance,,

  November 3rd, 2010 10:54am

  There has been plenty written about what to do in Victoria Falls; after wandering through mist-soaked forest - trying desperately to capture the world’s widest curtain of falling water in a single photo frame - you can: jump off a bridge; walk with lions...

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• Why stay at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town?

  emmagass in South Africa,, City Life,, Quick lists,,

  November 4th, 2010 2:26pm

  As I sat having a quick lunch in the elegant lounge at the Table Bay Hotel yesterday it suddenly dawned on me why so many people choose to stay at the V&A Waterfront when visiting Cape Town. I have nev...

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• Most Romantic Safari Lodges

  claudiskies in Kenya,, Malawi,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Romance,,

  November 8th, 2010 11:12am

  The idea of an African safari is in itself a romantic pursuit. But what if you want something with a touch more romance? Perhaps a honeymoon? Or simply a romantic getaway for two? ...

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• Kenyan Safari and Surf Vacation

  b4from-tx in Kenya,,

  November 10th, 2010 10:35pm

  Fantastic! That's the one word we would choose to summarize our trip to Kenya from 8-18 October, 2010 that arranged byDiederik Vandenhoeke of Go2Africa (...

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• 24 hours at Spier - Stellenbosch Winelands

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  November 16th, 2010 3:57pm

  24 hours at Spier As a Capetonian (well adopted Capetonian as I only moved to South Africa when I was 34) my family and I make a point of visiting Spier at least once a year to enjoy a picnic arou...

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• Children’s Activities at Sun City

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,,

  December 1st, 2010 10:21am

  Planning a family holiday can be a bit tricky. Not only do you need to find family-friendly accommodation, but there needs to be a variety of things to see and do to keep every ...

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• What to expect from a day on Safari

  emmagass in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  December 15th, 2010 4:49pm

  Reach over and blindly answer the ringing phone from which an impossibly cheery voice tells you that you have received your wake up call. It is very close to dawn, but probably still dark when you detach y...

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