African Blog: Eastern-cape

• 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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• Top Tips on Enjoying a Malaria-FREE Safari

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

  March 15th, 2010 10:56am

  Since I was small, my trips to the Kruger National Park have always been dampened by having to take some nasty-tasting medicine in the morning, and even for a few weeks after our trip. Much to my chagrin, my refusal...

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• Take a Tumble in the Namib Desert

  kimberoo in Namibia,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  April 16th, 2010 5:15pm

  I remember a holiday in the Eastern Cape one year. I was ab...

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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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• Luxury Golf Experiences on the Garden Route

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

  June 30th, 2010 8:16pm

  The Garden Route is well known for its scenic beauty and a leisurely drive down the national road through the Southern Cape has long been a favourite holiday for locals....

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• Elephants, Camels & Horses: Animal-Back Safaris

  kimberoo in Kenya,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 16th, 2010 3:52pm

  So maybe you're trundling along a winding reserve road in the back of yet another game-drive vehicle, only this one has camouflage seats and extra blankets, and you think to yourself, '...

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• The Secret World of the Night Safari

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, African Adventures,, Wildlife,,

  August 24th, 2010 8:49am

  Ever wondered why 90% of the lions you see during the day are lying around, belly-up and snoozing? Ditto the snoring leopard in the tree. And why don't we ever see all those small mammals wi...

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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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• Cheetah Cheated

  Vanessa in South Africa,, On Safari,,

  October 15th, 2010 2:12pm

  The cheetahs relaxed feline curiosity became deadly intent in the blink of an eye. Only two of us on the land cruiser saw the change in his body language ...

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• African Safari Villa Holidays

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,, Romance,,

  January 5th, 2011 8:48am

  Imagine a luxury safari complete with all the trimmings and toppings that you would normally expect, with the added bonus of being the only guests there? Anyone looking for a luxury safa...

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• Discovering South Africa’s Wilderness Areas

  kimberoo in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  January 13th, 2011 5:16pm

  Of all of my South African holidays - from Eastern Cape summers-by-the-sea, to escapades in the Kruger and fun and games at Sun City - nothing has been as memorable as those getaways to far away remote place...

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• Wrong Place, Wrong Time: When NOT to go on Safari

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

  April 4th, 2011 2:57pm

  Part 1: Southern Africa It's one of the most commonly asked questions in the travel industry: "When's the best time to go on safari?" And the soothing answers from the ...

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• Notes From the Shamwari Game Reserve: Students Learning the Ropes

  helen-alexandra in South Africa,,

  May 27th, 2011 11:53am

  Students on the Shamwari Game Reserve got involved in some exciting work with the vets, rangers and at the animal hospital. They helped to dart zebras on the reserve, so...

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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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• 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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• My Way or the Highway

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

  October 6th, 2011 3:58pm

  Setting off from Cape Town towards the Garden Route and eventually onto the Eastern Cape for a game reserve or two, the big question is whether to take Route 62 or travel along the N2....

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• My first Safari…

  shelley in South Africa,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  November 1st, 2011 4:27pm

  I have recently been to the Eastern Cape for my first safari experience. If you haven’t had the opportunity to do a safari, then its hard to explain how awesome this experience actually is. From the sounds of the birds calling in the early hours of...

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