African Blog: Culture

• 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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• 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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• Weird Things We’ve Eaten in Africa

  kimberoo in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Food & Wine,, Quirky Stuff,,

  March 25th, 2010 12:44pm

  Pretty much anywhere you travel around the world will bring you up close to the local cuisine of that destination - unless of course you're being safe (and boring) and only sticking to fast food! ...

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• African History 101: the 5 events that shaped modern Africa

  thefynbosguy in Community & Culture,, News & Current Affairs,, Quick lists,,

  April 29th, 2010 9:18am

  1) The Central/West African Exodus It's one of history's biggest human migrations but is virtually unheard of outside academic circles. Bantu-speaking t...

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• Ibo Island: Seafood, Soccer and Cultural Celebration

  sandramallinson in Mozambique,, Community & Culture,,

  May 5th, 2010 6:52pm

  Ibo Island forms part of the Qurimbas Archipelago, 27 coral islands strewn like fallen coconuts off the coast of northern Mozambique. Unlike its glittering neighbours,...

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• Game Viewing in the Eastern Cape: Aloes, Spekboom & Karoo Scrub

  kimberoo in South Africa,, Wildlife,,

  May 28th, 2010 4:25pm

  Driving through the scrubby green bush of Shamwari Private Game Reserve recently, I was made aware o...

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• What’s On in Africa in June & July

  kimberoo in Kenya,, South Africa,, 2010 FIFA World Cup ™,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,,

  June 4th, 2010 10:36am

  I still remember the day we celebrated 100 days until the FIFA Soccer World Cup™ - and it seemed amazing, ...

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• What to do on a rainy day in Cape Town

  thefynbosguy in South Africa,, City Life,, Quirky Stuff,, Travel Tips,,

  June 17th, 2010 8:15am

  Many winter visitors to Cape Town turn their faces to cloudy, wet sky with an aggrieved look: "Rain? In Africa?! What's going on?" Rain is of course as much a part of Africa as it is any...

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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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• Top 5 Reasons to go to the Masai Mara

  claudiskies in Kenya,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Wildlife,,

  October 13th, 2010 4:11pm

  It isn't exactly a secret that the Masai Mara is the playground for the masses of wildebeest that stampede across the plains every year between August and November, not to menti...

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• 100% Masai

  lauren in Kenya,, Tanzania,, Community & Culture,, Inspirational Stories,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  November 16th, 2010 9:26am

  Picture this.... you are standing at the very edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, the caldera spread out below you and a glass of bubbly in hand. As darkness settles and the torches are lit a...

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• Meet & Greet: are there any genuine interactions with local African cultures left?

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,, Responsible Tourism,,

  January 11th, 2011 10:51am

  Most people come on holiday to Africa to marvel at the stupendous wildlife that grunts, growls and gallops across burnished savannahs. Interaction with the local population is usually limi...

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• Mozambique: Pick Your Perfect Island

  sandramallinson in Mozambique,, Beach holidays,, Family Holidays,, Romance,, Travel Tips,,

  February 10th, 2011 2:36pm

  More affordable than the Seychelles and less built-up than Mauritius, Mozambique’s scattering of tropical islands are rapidly being recognized as a miracle cure for anyone worn down by city stress. ...

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• My hands on safari experience at Thornybush Game Reserve

  tamarawithers in South Africa,,

  May 20th, 2011 3:47pm

  Who says Paradise was lost? I recently spent 3 amazing nights with my 9-year old daughter on safari at the sublime Thornybush Game Lodge, situated adjacent to the Kruger National Park but in a private...

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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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• Dhow racing, donkey riding, wood carving and a traditional Swahili Wedding

  juliettaardentaylor in Kenya,,

  June 15th, 2011 5:10pm

  I visited Lamu with my family a few years ago now, a...

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• Tour with Your Morocco Tour

  usadarling in Other,, African Adventures,,

  June 28th, 2011 2:03pm

  I always wanted to go to Morocco. The country with the blend of different cultures, old cities full of markets, snakecharmers, women covered in amazing colorful attires was calling me.   Finally I have made it and were not disappointed...

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• Cape Wineries: Off the beaten path estates:

  lynsay in South Africa,, Community & Culture,, Food & Wine,, Quirky Stuff,,

  July 8th, 2011 2:57pm

  So we’ve all heard about the celebrated Cape Winelands, but I'm not sure many know about the rather unconventionally-situated boutique wine farms in and around Cape Town.   ...

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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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• The beautiful Franschhoek

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

  September 20th, 2011 5:11pm

  Franschhoek has got to be my favourite of the winelands destinations. It has all the stunning views of mountains and vineyards but what makes it unique is the rich culture and French influence. C...

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