African Blog: Malaria

• 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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• Our tips on choosing the best lodge for your safari experience

  africanarray in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,,

  May 14th, 2010 12:02pm

  There are so many lovely places to stay, each as unique as the other, and each one offering another memorable experience. When you decide where you should stay, your decision should be influenced by more than just the price and the location. We've put toge...

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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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• Creepies and Crawlies in Africa

  claudiskies in Other,, South Africa,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  June 15th, 2010 3:29pm

  It isn't uncommon for first time travellers to Africa to experience concerns relating to the vast array of creepies and crawlies found here. In fact, quite often the possibility...

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• A few “Safari” words: Part 2

  africanarray in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,,

  June 23rd, 2010 12:36pm

  Following part 1 where we featured "safari" words used most frequently, here is the second part. Herbivore-An animal that only eats grass, leaves and other plants Little Five-Buff...

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• Safety hints while you stay at a game lodge:

  africanarray in South Africa,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Travel Tips,,

  July 13th, 2010 12:57pm

  If this is your first visit to a game lodge, or if you’re traveled to a few places, it’s important to understand that there are safety precautions to consider. In this unfamiliar environment, no matter how comfortable your sur...

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• Lost World: Unlocking the Secrets of the Caprivi Strip

  thefynbosguy in Namibia,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 26th, 2010 9:17am

  Ever looked at a map of Namibia and wondered what that weird sticky-out-pointy-bit at the top is? You know the part I mean: that finger of land squeezed between Botswana and A...

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• Sun City and Safari

  claudiskies in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,,

  September 15th, 2010 9:19am

  Sun City in South Africa’s North West Province is a dazzling destination bursting with family fun and entertainment. Offering loads of thrilling activities ra...

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• New Years antics in Mozam!

  mwendo in Mozambique,,

  December 23rd, 2010 10:52am

  5, 4, 3, 2, 1…HAPPY NEW YEAR! When you can finally see past the explosion of tacky multi coloured streamers, Aunt Mildred’s wrinkled face and hairy volcanic mole zooms in for a garlic infused sloppy kiss, spilling her tassies win...

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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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• Top FAQs & Answers on Overlanding through Africa

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Malawi,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, South Africa,, Swaziland,, Tanzania,, Uganda,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  March 16th, 2011 2:47pm

  Although travelling through Africa on an overland trip really is one big adventure - yes, tents out each night, starry evenings in the middle of nowhere, the distant screams of those bungee jumping at Vic Falls, and...

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• Botswana by the Month: a guide to what happens when.

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  May 9th, 2011 11:55am

  Funny thing, weather: while landlocked Botswana may not have the alarming seasonal variations of, say, where'd-this-12-feet-of-snow-come-from-Canada or the amusing mix of sun-wind-rain-hot-cold that I experience here in Cape Town...

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• Heart of Darkness: Just how safe is Africa?

  thefynbosguy in Travel Tips,,

  August 24th, 2011 1:44pm

    Pity Africa: the continent that gave birth to mankind, the place we learned to walk upright, to talk, to co-operate and make tools, to paint and to dance has had a poor press over the years. Can you remember a time when there hasn'...

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• We saw the Hlosi!

  jvasishtha in South Africa,, African Adventures,,

  December 15th, 2011 2:11pm

  This was to be the highlight of our trip to South Africa and boy it did not disappoint even a second. The Am...

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