African Blog: Adventure

• Taking a Slow Drive up the West Coast

  avthepav in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Beach holidays,, Family Holidays,, Self-drive holidays,,

  March 9th, 2010 2:10pm

  The wonderful thing about Cape Town is waking up in the morning and choosing where you'd like to spend your sunny (30 degrees plus) summer's day - because anyone whose been here knows that there are so many fantastic places...

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• King of the Ocean - Great White Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

  monica in South Africa,,

  May 19th, 2010 12:38pm

  What a perfect end to a perfect weekend!! Alarm clock set for 5:30am Sunday 16 May 2010, but there wasn't any need for that - adrenalin woke me up and if it wasn't for the scrumptious meal and the fabulous wine at Grootbos that induced an early slee...

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• Watching Your Back: South African Cities & Safety

  kimberoo in South Africa,, City Life,, Family Holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  June 11th, 2010 7:58am

  When travelling anywhere in the world, it is wise to be cautious and careful when it comes to safety, and this applies to everything, from locking valuables in your hotel safe, to st...

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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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• Guided Game Drives vs Self Driving

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Self-drive holidays,,

  July 12th, 2010 12:58pm

  So you're planning your safari. You've figured out the who, the where, and the when. Now about the how... ...

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• Bikes, Quads & Canoes: Alternatives to Game Drive Safaris

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mauritius,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, On Safari,,

  July 21st, 2010 8:50am

  Last week I wrote a blog about animal-back safaris - something everyone needs to try at least ...

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• In the Trees: Tree Houses in Africa

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Malawi,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Quick lists,, Quirky Stuff,, Romance,,

  August 2nd, 2010 5:37pm

  A tree house in Africa is not like the tree house you used to play in as a youngster, in fact, many of them are filled with four poster beds, antique furniture and Pers...

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• Go Local! Home-Grown Guides on Safari

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, City Life,, Community & Culture,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  August 12th, 2010 4:32pm

  Any foreign destination comes with its fair share of scariness: new customs to navigate, food to digest, clothes to wear and terrain to travel through. ...

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• African Holidays: plan ahead or wing it?

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  August 26th, 2010 4:42pm

  I recently read a discussion forum on whether or not it is better to be spontaneous when planning a vacation or whether its better to plan ahead. ...

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• Sometimes it’s all in the Journey

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

  September 2nd, 2010 9:22pm

  Smart people leave early – but not everyone knows that. I shook my night’s sleep off an hour before the day shook off the night, and set out to prove this maxim. Leaving ...

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• Kenya’s Popular Safari Routes - Where to Go?

  kimberoo in Kenya,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  September 6th, 2010 4:19pm

  Although not as big as southerly neighbour Tanzania, Kenya - the birthplace of the classic African safari and all things 'Hemingway-esque' - is still two and a half times the size of ...

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• Primates in Africa: Gorillas, Chimps, Monkeys & Baboons

  kimberoo in Rwanda,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  September 23rd, 2010 3:57pm

  'I'm going on safari!', you say to an admiring group of friends, impressed with your daring and courage. They immediately think of you tracking lions in the savannah, c...

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• A Red Sea from the Sky: Ultimate Namibia Fly-In Safari

  kimberoo in Namibia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  October 1st, 2010 4:36pm

  Like all good things, it's often best to start in the middle. And a fly-in safari to Namibia is most definitely a good thing - so it would be best to start in W...

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• Highlights of the Route 62

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

  November 19th, 2010 3:37pm

  Last week I drove the inland alternative to the Garden Route, the Route 62. It was a journey of discovery through twisted rock formations, steep mountain passes, through pretty and authentic South African...

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• Lambert’s Bay hidden gem

  mwendo in South Africa,,

  December 13th, 2010 9:24am

  It starts out as a little warm flutter at first, growing bolder every day and eventually blooms wholeheartedly, you get caught day dreaming about it at your desk, your friends eventually lose interest in your constant excited babbling and...

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• 5 Reasons to Spend Christmas on Safari

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  December 21st, 2010 9:37am

  Feeling stressed yet? I am - Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the wearingly familiar routine of wallet-emptying shopping, ulcer-inducing meals, crippling hangovers and piles of plastic tat. ...

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• New Years antics in Mozam!

  mwendo in Mozambique,,

  December 23rd, 2010 10:52am

  5, 4, 3, 2, 1…HAPPY NEW YEAR! When you can finally see past the explosion of tacky multi coloured streamers, Aunt Mildred’s wrinkled face and hairy volcanic mole zooms in for a garlic infused sloppy kiss, spilling her tassies win...

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• Cheap East Africa Holidays Aren’t Always Worth It

  emmagass in Kenya,, Tanzania,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  February 3rd, 2011 4:16pm

  Bargain bins, special prices, the unknown gem, the little guy willing to negotiate… we all want to believe we have found a great deal at a great price. It might seem good at first, but you could end up paying a ...

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• Top FAQs & Answers on Overlanding through Africa

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, South Africa,, Swaziland,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  March 16th, 2011 2:47pm

  Although travelling through Africa on an overland trip really is one big adventure - yes, tents out each night, starry evenings in the middle of nowhere, the distant screams of those bungee jumping at Vic Falls, and...

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• Top 10 Things to Do in Namibia

  kimberoo in Namibia,, African Adventures,, Quick lists,,

  May 25th, 2011 11:05am

  As one of my favourite African countries, Namibia sure has a lot to offer to keep people coming back! Here are my Top 10 things to do, see or experience in Namibia: Climb...

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