African Blog: Food

• Just because Africa is poor doesn’t mean it’s cheap!

  Vanessa in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  March 10th, 2010 7:54pm

  A few years ago, I received a telephone enquiry from a person wanting assistance with planning a 3 week holiday in Bo...

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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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• 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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• A family safari in the Eastern Cape

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  April 12th, 2010 8:00am

  Situated just outside Kenton on Sea and one and a half hours drive from Port Elizabeth you will find the Kariega game reserve, the location for our first ever family safari holiday. Taking m...

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• Take a Bite out of South Africa

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Community & Culture,, Food & Wine,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,,

  April 21st, 2010 11:06am

  If you read Kimberoo's blog on the Weird Things We've Eaten in Africa, you're probably acutely ...

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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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• 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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• Authentic South African - a fabulous Kruger trip

  carlien in South Africa,,

  May 19th, 2010 9:47am

  Every time I go to the Kruger National Park, I just fall in love with it all over again. Iconic Kruger is really a place for every budget & type of client. From a value for money experience to a Uber luxurious retreat. W...

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• Secret spots on the Garden Route

  emmagass in South Africa,, Beach holidays,, Quick lists,, Self-drive holidays,,

  May 26th, 2010 5:50pm

  The Garden Route has become a world renowned destination with the lovely towns of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Wilderness receiving many visitors throughout the year. And with good reason, although it’s a pity to...

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• Wacky Wine Weekend

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, Food & Wine,,

  June 10th, 2010 5:12pm

  Wacky Wine Weekend; the name set the tone for a few days of wine in the sunshine where conversations, rather than lingering on hints of melon or notes of freshly cut grass, got straight to the point “mmm �...

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• Soccer Fever in South Africa - I was there!

  kimberoo in South Africa,,

  June 23rd, 2010 10:38am

  The incredible soccer fever sweeping across South Africa at the moment is electric, astounding and hugely positive to say the least, and even though Bafana Bafana, the ...

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• Botswana and Kruger

  hakane65 in Botswana,, South Africa,,

  June 30th, 2010 7:17pm

  May 8-22, 2010 This was a 14-day trip spanning Northern Botswana and Sabi Sands Reserve in Kruger. It was booked by go2africa.com. We had a fantastic time. We visited 5 lodges, 3 Desert? lodges in Botswana and 2 lodges in Kruger. It's very di...

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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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• SPUR OF THE MOMENT WEEKEND GETAWAY

  antoinette in South Africa,,

  July 1st, 2010 4:24pm

  What started off as a casual suggestion soon became a reality within 18 hrs! Unexpectedly given the Monday off, I suggested to a friend from Australia who's here for the WC 2010, th...

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• Food on Safari: Is it safe to drink the water?

  claudiskies in Other,, African Adventures,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  July 15th, 2010 2:42pm

  Africa’s allure lies in her largely undiscovered terrain and primordial cycles of life and death. ...

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• Africa’s UGLY Five

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Quirky Stuff,, Wildlife,,

  July 27th, 2010 10:28am

  Whenever my family and I have been on a trip to one of South Africa's great wildlife reserves, it's always been with the 'hunt' of a particular group of animals in mind. Ah, yes the Big 5. ...

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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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• Wining, Dining and More Dining at Singita

  emmagass in South Africa,, Food & Wine,, On Safari,,

  August 18th, 2010 12:10pm

  I was lucky enough to roll out of Singita Ebony Lodge a few days ago, completely satiated by unsurpassed wildlife sightings and more delicious, gourmet food than I thought it was possible to consume. If I didn’...

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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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• Stepping out: Walking Safaris in Zambia

  Vanessa in Zambia,, On Safari,,

  August 31st, 2010 6:24pm

  Are you doing a superb impression of a hamster on a wheel? Is your Blackberry super-glued to your fingers? Need to stretch those legs, get some fresh air a...

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