African Blog: Nature

• 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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• Taking a Slow Drive up the West Coast

  avthepav in South Africa,, African Adventures,, Beach holidays,, Family Holidays,, Self-drive holidays,,

  March 9th, 2010 2:10pm

  The wonderful thing about Cape Town is waking up in the morning and choosing where you'd like to spend your sunny (30 degrees plus) summer's day - because anyone whose been here knows that there are so many fantastic places...

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• One Alien; One Chainsaw

  thefynbosguy in South Africa,, Wildlife,,

  March 29th, 2010 10:48am

  Ok, don't get all hot under the collar and accuse me of xenophobia: I'm talking about trees. Nice, leafy green things that give us oxygen, provide shade and somewhere for dogs to get all three-legged on....

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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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• 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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• 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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• Blended, Corked, Bottled: Making Wine in the Robertson Wine Valley

  kimberoo in South Africa,, Quirky Stuff,,

  May 6th, 2010 4:47pm

  I made my own bottle of wine the other day. Really, I did! It was the beautiful sunny long weekend over Easter, and...

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• South Africa’s Most Beautiful Birds

  kimberoo in Namibia,, South Africa,, On Safari,, Quick lists,,

  May 17th, 2010 4:29pm

  If you're a birding enthusiast and would love to discover new unique and beautiful birds of the air, ground, wetlands and forests - then South Africa is the place....

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• A morning boat trip along Gansbaai!

  nerene in South Africa,,

  May 19th, 2010 12:51pm

  Wake up to an early Sunday morning start in Gansbaai, at the most incredible Nature Reserve a lodge called Grootbos. Woke up to the tranquil sound of birds and the crisp smell of nature and the ...

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• Addicted to Africa?

  Vanessa in Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, Inspirational Stories,, On Safari,, Quick lists,, Quirky Stuff,, Responsible Tourism,, Romance,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  May 25th, 2010 2:37pm

  Once bitten by the Africa bug, you can never be cured. But don't worry! I'm not talking about a dangerous in...

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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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• 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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• Odd Couples: African Animals in Unlikely Relationships

  thefynbosguy in On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  June 7th, 2010 7:45am

  All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait: Honey badger/Goshawk The Honey Badger is a bad-tempered 15kg ball of bristling fur and sharp teeth with a reputation for punching way above ...

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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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• Bikes, Quads & Canoes: Alternatives to Game Drive Safaris

  kimberoo in Botswana,, Kenya,, Mauritius,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,, On Safari,,

  July 21st, 2010 8:50am

  Last week I wrote a blog about animal-back safaris - something everyone needs to try at least ...

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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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• Accommodation on a Walking Safari

  Vanessa in Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, African Adventures,,

  September 20th, 2010 4:50pm

  A Bush Camp, is often the form of accommodation most commonly associated with walking safaris. Unfortunately I think the term...

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• Hot Air Balloon Safaris

  sandramallinson in Kenya,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Tanzania,,

  September 22nd, 2010 4:32pm

  Winnie the Pooh once said: “Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon”. Wise words for a bear of little brain! Imagine then the peaceful bliss of floating in a wicker basket under a massive brightly coloure...

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• Guided Bush Walks

  emmagass in On Safari,,

  September 29th, 2010 2:57pm

  Being on safari can be quite sedentary. When you’re not eating another delicious, can’t-be-refused, 3 course meal you’re sitting in the back of a safari vehicle being driven through the bush in search of gam...

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