African Blog: Islands

• 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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• 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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• King of the Ocean - Great White Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

  monica in South Africa,,

  May 19th, 2010 12:38pm

  What a perfect end to a perfect weekend!! Alarm clock set for 5:30am Sunday 16 May 2010, but there wasn't any need for that - adrenalin woke me up and if it wasn't for the scrumptious meal and the fabulous wine at Grootbos that induced an early slee...

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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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• Delta in the Desert: How the Okavango Delta Works

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 19th, 2010 9:46am

  The Okavango Delta is, without question, one of the natural world's finest creations. An enormous freshwater wetland fed by an enigmatic river, it sits surrounded by wild Kalahari woodland and savan...

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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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• 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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• 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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• 2 Days in Paradise! Mnemba Island Zanzibar

  lauren in Tanzania,, African Adventures,, Beach holidays,, Inspirational Stories,, Responsible Tourism,, Romance,, Sport in Africa,, Wildlife,,

  October 20th, 2010 10:49am

  I must admit I have been lucky in this life to have visited and revisited many gorgeous islands but Mnemba has just booted th...

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• Diving in Africa: The World Below The Waves

  sandramallinson in Mozambique,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Wildlife,,

  October 26th, 2010 4:15pm

  It’s early morning, the kind of hour most holiday guests spend tucked up in bed, but there’s already a buzz at the dive centre as people get kitted out - weight belt in one hand, cup of coffee in the other – a...

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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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• On Safari with my Blackberry: Tackling Technology in Africa

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, Seychelles,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Quirky Stuff,, Travel Tips,,

  November 25th, 2010 11:21am

  So it's not like you need to hear the 'beep beep' of your cell phone while enjoying a beautiful sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, or the notification jingles when someone sends you a BBM ...

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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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• 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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• Paradise Lost? Ecological Crisis in the Okavango Delta.

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, News & Current Affairs,, Wildlife,,

  June 22nd, 2011 10:33am

    Get ready for some bad news: on the face of it, there is a catastrophic disaster looming in the Okavango Delta. According to an article by Don Pinnock in the hi...

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• Turtle Tracking: Where to See Turtles off Africa’s Coast

  kimberoo in Kenya,, Mozambique,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Beach holidays,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  July 26th, 2011 11:33am

  As Marlin the clown fish swam the East Australian current in search of his son Nemo, millions of film viewers were introduced to the laid-back tones of Crush and Squirt, two sea turtles swimming the current to warmer sea...

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• My Botswana safari adventure

  realwendy in Botswana,, Travel Tips,,

  November 1st, 2011 3:54pm

  Taking a Botswana safari will give you one of the most wonderful experiences you will ever have. This safari is one of the more intimate safaris you will find, as you can go on foot or take a canoe, meaning you can see some of the wildlife here much clos...

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