African Blog: Beaches

• South Africa’s Wild Coast

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Beach holidays,, Community & Culture,, Self-drive holidays,,

  March 12th, 2010 5:00pm

  About a month ago, when I found myself growling at traffic and seriously considering throwing my computer monitor out the window, I decided it was probably time to take a few weeks off and go somewhere far, far away....

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• Getting High In Cape Town

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, African Adventures,, City Life,,

  March 25th, 2010 12:21pm

  Anyone who’s been to Cape Town will tell you it’s a magnificent city, and if they don’t then they must be one of those urban junkies who’s more comfortable hemmed in by high-rises than staring out to sea. ...

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• Africa’s Most EXCLUSIVE Experiences

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Seychelles,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  April 9th, 2010 1:49pm

  So you've decided to come to Africa because it's the world's one last remote and undiscovered destination. You plan to conquer the continent and explore the wilderness, but when you arrive you find that Africa is quite......

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• Where to Go Next in Africa

  kimberoo in Kenya,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  April 23rd, 2010 3:04pm

  Some worldwide destinations struggle to reinvent the wheel for return travellers, because once you've been there and done that, it's hard to be motivated to plan, spend and go to the sa...

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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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• The Best of Both: Safari and Beach

  emmagass in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Rwanda,, Seychelles,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, Beach holidays,, On Safari,,

  June 2nd, 2010 6:21pm

  Choosing to combine a safari and a beach holiday lets you experience the very best that Africa has to offer; iconic wildlife and exotic beaches. A safari and beach combination works so well because the experiences are...

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• My 3 best places for whale watching near Cape Town

  emmagass in South Africa,, Quick lists,, Wildlife,,

  June 18th, 2010 8:13am

  The whales have started arriving in the Atlantic waters around Cape Town and have started filtering up the east coast towards Mozambique. ...

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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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• 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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• 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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• Beyond Lake Malawi: Places Worth Leaving Your Hammock For

  sandramallinson in Malawi,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,,

  September 8th, 2010 12:56pm

  Swaying in a hammock, fortified by a late afternoon G&T, squinting at the dazzling surface of the lake as a fisherman paddles by; I contemplate putting down my dog-earned novel and picking up my camera. ...

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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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• My Dream Remote Lodges in Africa

  emmagass in Mozambique,, Seychelles,, Tanzania,, Beach holidays,, Inspirational Stories,, Quick lists,,

  November 24th, 2010 4:00pm

  My dream lodges in Africa are remote. There is something spine-tingling about being miles and miles from civilization on the wild continent of Africa, with nothing around you besides uninhabited wilderness or deep teeming waters....

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• De Hoop Reserve: Bontebok, Beaches and Braais

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Beach holidays,, Family Holidays,, Self-drive holidays,,

  December 6th, 2010 12:04pm

  The silly season is almost upon us: end-of year parties, visiting friends and family, packed beaches, crowded shopping centres - I’ve yet to hear my first Bony M carol, but I know it’s only a matter of time. ...

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• Lambert’s Bay hidden gem

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  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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• New Years antics in Mozam!

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  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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• 10 Reasons To Go To South Africa On Holiday

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Beach holidays,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  January 18th, 2011 4:47pm

  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 o...

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• Cape Town Rated Amongst the World’s Best Beach Cities

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Beach holidays,,

  January 25th, 2011 4:23pm

  “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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• Africa’s Top 10 Boutique Hotels

  liesel-muller in Mauritius,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Beach holidays,, City Life,, Food & Wine,, Quick lists,, Quirky Stuff,,

  February 3rd, 2011 5:11pm

  Wiki says this fairly new breed of hotel-type accommodation differentiates itself with the "...

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