African Blog: People

• 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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• 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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• BACK ON SAFARI

  davide-aiea in Namibia,,

  March 17th, 2010 11:46am

  Good day, from the 22nd of march to the 3rd of aprile I will be leading my next trip to Namibia. It will be a group of travel agents from Italy and 1 journalist. This trip will take them to Epako Game lodge in order to see the white rhinos of...

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• Why we Celebrate Human Rights Day in South Africa

  avthepav in South Africa,, Community & Culture,,

  March 18th, 2010 9:35am

  On a fateful day on 21 March 1960, 69 people were killed and 180 more were wounded when a group of between 5 000 and 7 000 people gathered outside a local police station in the township of Sharpeville - what is now ...

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• Getting High In Cape Town

  sandramallinson in South Africa,, African Adventures,, City Life,,

  March 25th, 2010 12:21pm

  Anyone who’s been to Cape Town will tell you it’s a magnificent city, and if they don’t then they must be one of those urban junkies who’s more comfortable hemmed in by high-rises than staring out to sea. ...

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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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• Running Mad

  catherine-s in South Africa,,

  April 6th, 2010 10:40am

  I grew up in a family which thrived on pushing the limit with parents who have climbed Kilimanjaro, hiked the Fish River Canyon (3 times!) and dragged us along since I was the ripe age of around 7years old. Ever since...

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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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• These are the things I can do without—-

  nicolawade11 in South Africa,, City Life,, Community & Culture,,

  April 15th, 2010 3:47pm

  With crime and racial tension making front page news in South Africa at the moment, it felt great, no - enlightening, to be part of something designed to ...

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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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• 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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• African History 101: the 5 events that shaped modern Africa

  thefynbosguy in Community & Culture,, News & Current Affairs,, Quick lists,,

  April 29th, 2010 9:18am

  1) The Central/West African Exodus It's one of history's biggest human migrations but is virtually unheard of outside academic circles. Bantu-speaking t...

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• Ibo Island: Seafood, Soccer and Cultural Celebration

  sandramallinson in Mozambique,, Community & Culture,,

  May 5th, 2010 6:52pm

  Ibo Island forms part of the Qurimbas Archipelago, 27 coral islands strewn like fallen coconuts off the coast of northern Mozambique. Unlike its glittering neighbours,...

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• On a Game Drive: Be Cool

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

  May 11th, 2010 2:53pm

  Many people on their first African safari will ask all the right questions: what do I bring? Is it safe? Can I take photos? Will there be beer? Well, maybe not so much ...

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• The “Big 6” of Kruger (the feathered variety…)

  derek-boshard in South Africa,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,, Wildlife,,

  May 18th, 2010 6:25pm

  I'm referring to 6 large and striking carnivorous bird species, each completely unique and interesting. In the early 90's an idea was born at the University of Cape Town to promote some of South Africa's rare and endangered birds...

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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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• 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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• Watching Your Back: South African Cities & Safety

  kimberoo in South Africa,, City Life,, Family Holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  June 11th, 2010 7:58am

  When travelling anywhere in the world, it is wise to be cautious and careful when it comes to safety, and this applies to everything, from locking valuables in your hotel safe, to st...

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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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