African Blog: Spa

• 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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• EXPLORE CONSTANTIA’S ‘BIG FIVE’ WINE ROUTE

  amy-edmonds in South Africa,, Food & Wine,,

  March 22nd, 2010 12:32pm

  I adore good food and wine so you can imagine my delight when I discovered a way to enjoy a “smorgasbord” of both within a five kilometers of my home! The Constantia Wine Route...

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 24 hours at Spier - Stellenbosch Winelands

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  November 16th, 2010 3:57pm

  24 hours at Spier As a Capetonian (well adopted Capetonian as I only moved to South Africa when I was 34) my family and I make a point of visiting Spier at least once a year to enjoy a picnic arou...

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• Babylonstoren - Culture chique

  amy-edmonds in South Africa,, Community & Culture,, Family Holidays,, Food & Wine,, Inspirational Stories,, Quirky Stuff,, Responsible Tourism,, Romance,, Self-drive holidays,,

  February 8th, 2011 4:30pm

  Just when I thought I had just about 'done' all the historic farms in the Cape Winelands, I stumbled upon one of the oldest working 17th Century 'werfs' in the Cape Winelands. The rich history of Babylonstoren reads somewhat like a ...

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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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• 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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• Sunny Mauritius

  ramona in Mauritius,, Beach holidays,,

  July 13th, 2011 11:21am

  Mauritius is the last place that I thought I would be kicking it back on, but when the opportunity arose for me to visit this island paradise I jumped at the chance. Firstly, I has in desperate need of a break and secondly I had made a pact with my self ...

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• Whirling to and through Mozambique on the wings of SA Express and LAM!

  yolanda-saayman in Mozambique,, Beach holidays,,

  July 14th, 2011 10:54am

  Only once you have travelled to Mozambique, will you truly understand the meaning of "African time".  There is no rush and internal flight delays are common:  "Relax, you will get there!"  This is...

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• South Africa’s Luxury Safari Lodges: Beating the Competition?

  kimberoo in South Africa,, News & Current Affairs,, On Safari,,

  July 22nd, 2011 10:38am

  The upmarket South Africa safari industry is well established, iconic and competes with the best of the best from around the world  (Singita Sabi Sands recently took 2nd place in the ...

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• Sabi Sabi Game Reserve Joins Earth Hour

  africaexclusive in South Africa,, News & Current Affairs,,

  April 24th, 2012 6:13pm

  On Saturday 31st March, at 8.30 pm, the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, joined hundreds of millions of environmentally aware people around the world in switching off their lights for an hour to show th...

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