African Blog: Cape-town

• Reasonably priced accommodation IS available over the World Cup in South Africa.

  emmagass in South Africa,, 2010 FIFA World Cup ™,, News & Current Affairs,, Sport in Africa,, Travel Tips,,

  March 1st, 2010 3:19pm

  There have been runaway rumours over the last few months regarding excessive pricing over the World Cup period in South Africa. International headlines have remarked on South African businesses trying to make a qu...

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• Honeymoon in Paradise: Why Africa is Hot for Romance.

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Seychelles,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Romance,,

  March 4th, 2010 4:05pm

  Recently, friends of mine returned from their honeymoon in Zanzibar, looking tanned, glowing and amazingly happy. Well, they just did get married in beautiful Cape Town...

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• Art Festivals in South Africa

  claudiskies in South Africa,, Community & Culture,,

  March 5th, 2010 3:30pm

  South Africa might be readying itself for the FIFA World Cup™ but those looking for something a bit artier also have a lot to look forward to this year. With these 3 local art festival...

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• 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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• Birds of a Feather: my Top 5 Birding Spots in Southern Africa

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  March 17th, 2010 11:01am

  Funny people, bird watchers (I should know - I am one myself). Capable of dropping everything in pursuit of some wind-blown vagrant or unpronounceable rarity, bird watchers (birders to their...

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• Why we Celebrate Human Rights Day in South Africa

  avthepav in South Africa,, Community & Culture,,

  March 18th, 2010 9:35am

  On a fateful day on 21 March 1960, 69 people were killed and 180 more were wounded when a group of between 5 000 and 7 000 people gathered outside a local police station in the township of Sharpeville - what is now ...

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• Cape Town Flavour

  catherine-s in South Africa,,

  March 25th, 2010 9:48am

  Last night I went to the Taste of Cape Town Festival. If you are in Cape Town and looking for something fun and local head off to Rhodes High School for a bit of Cape Town flavour (ends on the 28th March). It is well worth it! We started off...

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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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• 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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• One Alien; One Chainsaw

  thefynbosguy in South Africa,, Wildlife,,

  March 29th, 2010 10:48am

  Ok, don't get all hot under the collar and accuse me of xenophobia: I'm talking about trees. Nice, leafy green things that give us oxygen, provide shade and somewhere for dogs to get all three-legged on....

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• Getting a Bird’s Eye View over Africa

  avthepav in Tanzania,, Zambia,, African Adventures,, On Safari,,

  March 30th, 2010 2:10pm

  As far as I'm concerned one of the most unforgettable ways to experience Africa is from about 1 000 feet above the ground, looking down!This one-of-a-kind bird's eye view of the African wilderness offers a...

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• Running Mad

  catherine-s in South Africa,,

  April 6th, 2010 10:40am

  I grew up in a family which thrived on pushing the limit with parents who have climbed Kilimanjaro, hiked the Fish River Canyon (3 times!) and dragged us along since I was the ripe age of around 7years old. Ever since...

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• An African Spa holiday

  emmagass in Mauritius,, Mozambique,, South Africa,, Beach holidays,, City Life,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,,

  April 7th, 2010 1:04pm

  “I need a holiday to recover from my holiday!” How often have you uttered these words on returning from a holiday that was meant to leave you feeling relaxed and invigorated? So often our holidays are filled to the brim with over indulgence;...

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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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• Live Music in Cape Town

  claudiskies in South Africa,, City Life,, Community & Culture,,

  April 12th, 2010 2:07pm

  When you're in the Mother City, there really is no end to the list of things to do. We're all familiar with the popular list of attractions - Table Mountain, th...

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• I do… like weddings in Africa

  emmagass in Mozambique,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Food & Wine,, Romance,,

  April 22nd, 2010 6:06pm

  One of the (many) benefits of living in Cape Town is the number of exquisite Cape weddings I get to attend. A decadent wedding ceremony and reception on one of the Cape’s many beautiful wine estates appears at t...

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• Durban - An Airport ‘Boom Shaka-laka’ in time for the World Cup

  kimberoo in South Africa,, 2010 FIFA World Cup ™,, City Life,, News & Current Affairs,,

  April 30th, 2010 3:06pm

  With just 41 days to go until kick-off of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, South Africa is making final preparations to ensure that the welcome...

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• The “Big 6” of Kruger (the feathered variety…)

  derek-boshard in South Africa,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  May 18th, 2010 6:25pm

  I'm referring to 6 large and striking carnivorous bird species, each completely unique and interesting. In the early 90's an idea was born at the University of Cape Town to promote some of South Africa's rare and endangered birds...

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• Welcome to South Africa

  claudiskies in South Africa,, 2010 FIFA World Cup ™,, African Adventures,,

  June 4th, 2010 11:09am

  My favourite part about travelling is that after the adventure and excitement of new places and unfamiliar faces, you get to return to the sweet comfort of home. ...

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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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