African Blog: Africa

• Microlight Flight in Zambia

  karendaniels in Zambia,, On Safari,,

  June 23rd, 2011 5:18pm

  I was very lucky to be able to have the opportunity of an exciting microlight flight i...

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• Walking Safari in Zambia

  karendaniels in Zambia,, On Safari,,

  June 23rd, 2011 5:32pm

  A walking safaris not just about the large animals like elephant, buffalo, giraffe and ...

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• Fair Play or Rip Off? Why Foreign Tourists Pay More.

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, On Safari,,

  July 13th, 2011 10:15am

    Perhaps it's being partly Scottish that makes my blood alternately freeze/boil when it comes to matters financial. And like most people, I really can't bear paying more than someone else for exactly the same thing, but th...

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• Camping with the lions

  liesel-muller in Mozambique,, African Adventures,, Inspirational Stories,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 15th, 2011 9:31am

  My Mom's Father used to take them camping in the Gorongosa when she was in primary school, just at the time it was becoming a National Park in the 60s. He'd pack up the car and pack in the kids and head for  Mozambique. He wasn't a big f...

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• South Africa’s Luxury Safari Lodges: Beating the Competition?

  kimberoo in South Africa,, News & Current Affairs,, On Safari,,

  July 22nd, 2011 10:38am

  The upmarket South Africa safari industry is well established, iconic and competes with the best of the best from around the world  (Singita Sabi Sands recently took 2nd place in the ...

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• Turtle Tracking: Where to See Turtles off Africa’s Coast

  kimberoo in Kenya,, Mozambique,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Beach holidays,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  July 26th, 2011 11:33am

  As Marlin the clown fish swam the East Australian current in search of his son Nemo, millions of film viewers were introduced to the laid-back tones of Crush and Squirt, two sea turtles swimming the current to warmer sea...

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• Rhino Poaching in Black and White

  botswana-safaris in Botswana,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zimbabwe,, News & Current Affairs,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  July 28th, 2011 5:07pm

    Only five species of rhino exist, yet this animal is still being slaughtered for its ...

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• Game On: South Africa’s Heavyweight Reserves Compared

  thefynbosguy in South Africa,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  August 2nd, 2011 2:40pm

  If you're into large dangerous animals sporting fearsome teeth, horns and tusks then you'll simply love South Africa. It's one of the best places in Africa to see the serious stuff - the Big 5 in particular - but the choice of big ga...

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• What the Magic of Africa Means to Me

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Lesotho,, Malawi,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Other,, Rwanda,, Seychelles,, South Africa,, Swaziland,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, Inspirational Stories,, Quirky Stuff,,

  August 4th, 2011 3:41pm

  For anyone who has ever visited Africa, the sheer, infectious ambiance is hard to forget. That feeling of being completely immersed in a place is hard to find, but somehow Africa j...

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• Africa: she ain’t cheap but she’s worth it.

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, Uganda,, Zambia,,

  August 16th, 2011 1:45pm

    Ironic isn't it? Africa, the world's poorest continent by a country mile, turns out to be toe-curlingly expensive to visit. Holidays to destinations that the less enlightened would call a swamp (t...

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• Heart of Darkness: Just how safe is Africa?

  thefynbosguy in Travel Tips,,

  August 24th, 2011 1:44pm

    Pity Africa: the continent that gave birth to mankind, the place we learned to walk upright, to talk, to co-operate and make tools, to paint and to dance has had a poor press over the years. Can you remember a time when there hasn'...

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• The most amazing Africa wildlife pictures

  burnleyfi in Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,,

  August 26th, 2011 5:46pm

  I just had to share the links to these most amazing pictures of wildlife at its best in Africa. Truly amazing pictures. No wonder Africa is on most peoples bucket list. Well done Marina Cano ...

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• Next Big Things? 5 Little-Known National Parks Poised for Greatness.

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, South Africa,, Zambia,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  September 5th, 2011 9:03am

    Household names like the Serengeti, Chobe, the Masai Mara and Kruger may dominate the safari scene but it's often the lesser known national parks in Africa that deliver the kind of wild, remote and people-less experiences that the big...

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• Ahoy! Whale Watching in South Africa

  kimberoo in South Africa,, Beach holidays,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  September 15th, 2011 10:55am

  Whether you're sitting on the beach with a book, lazing on the rocks with an ice-cream, or scanning the seas with binoculars, a whale tail is always a very pleasant surprise! ...

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• Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands Tour

  willlane in South Africa,,

  September 20th, 2011 5:02pm

  What is it about the winelands of Cape Town that make them so magical? We were about to find out when we met in Cape Town for a recent educational visit to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Before that however, I had to overcome a personal ambition in spelli...

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• Stellenbosch vs Franschhoek

  shelley in South Africa,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  September 21st, 2011 4:59pm

  Its so hard to start planning a vacation of neighbouring towns in an unfamiliar city or country when you haven’t a clue of their location, how far they are from the main visitor attractions and what each place has to offer. The best way to get a cl...

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• The Best Fish to Eat at Cape Town Restaurants

  mary in South Africa,, Responsible Tourism,,

  October 11th, 2011 10:43am

  No this is not a post about the tastiest fish to order at one of Cape Town's many seafood restaurant establishments. Nor is it advice on what sushi will keep off the calories. Instead I want to give you a quick guide to consuming fish responsibly. Ma...

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• Where the Two Oceans meet

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

  October 11th, 2011 12:36pm

  It is a common misconception that Cape Point is the southern most tip of South Africa when in fact it is actually Cape Agulhas. It is also here where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. At first sight, the secluded area of Cape Point does appea...

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• Ostrich a la King

  jehan in South Africa,, Community & Culture,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, News & Current Affairs,,

  October 12th, 2011 3:28pm

  On our recent Garden Route Educational we spent a night in Oudtshoorn  - It is nestled between the Outeniqua  and Swartberg Mountains and is  fast becoming a popular tourist destination.  It is home to the Cango Caves, meerkats and&nb...

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• Top Tips on Booking Your African Safari

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  October 24th, 2011 10:45am

  For many of us, the idea of booking a holiday to a foreign country or a foreign continent no less, is quite a daunting task. You have to have some idea where you're going for starters, and that includes knowing a bit about the language, currency, bes...

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