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• 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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• 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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• South Africa’s best self-drive routes

  emmagass in South Africa,, Quick lists,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,,

  March 26th, 2010 1:56pm

  Self-drive holidays are an extremely popular way of seeing South Africa. It is the way most South Africans go on holiday and is the most natural way to introduce a visitor to her charms, quirks and various personalities....

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• A family safari in the Eastern Cape

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  April 12th, 2010 8:00am

  Situated just outside Kenton on Sea and one and a half hours drive from Port Elizabeth you will find the Kariega game reserve, the location for our first ever family safari holiday. Taking m...

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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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• 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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• 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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• My 3 best places for whale watching near Cape Town

  emmagass in South Africa,, Quick lists,, Wildlife,,

  June 18th, 2010 8:13am

  The whales have started arriving in the Atlantic waters around Cape Town and have started filtering up the east coast towards Mozambique. ...

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• Soccer Fever in South Africa - I was there!

  kimberoo in South Africa,,

  June 23rd, 2010 10:38am

  The incredible soccer fever sweeping across South Africa at the moment is electric, astounding and hugely positive to say the least, and even though Bafana Bafana, the ...

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• The Wonders Of Amboseli

  ziarasafaris in Kenya,, African Adventures,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,, Responsible Tourism,, Self-drive holidays,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  June 29th, 2010 9:42am

    In a country where virtually every corner could be described as beautiful, amazing or breathtaking, it is testament to Amboseli's austere beauty and diversity of landscape that it continues to be, after the w...

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• Botswana and Kruger

  hakane65 in Botswana,, South Africa,,

  June 30th, 2010 7:17pm

  May 8-22, 2010 This was a 14-day trip spanning Northern Botswana and Sabi Sands Reserve in Kruger. It was booked by go2africa.com. We had a fantastic time. We visited 5 lodges, 3 Desert? lodges in Botswana and 2 lodges in Kruger. It's very di...

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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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• 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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• Kenya’s Popular Safari Routes - Where to Go?

  kimberoo in Kenya,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  September 6th, 2010 4:19pm

  Although not as big as southerly neighbour Tanzania, Kenya - the birthplace of the classic African safari and all things 'Hemingway-esque' - is still two and a half times the size of ...

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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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• A Red Sea from the Sky: Ultimate Namibia Fly-In Safari

  kimberoo in Namibia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  October 1st, 2010 4:36pm

  Like all good things, it's often best to start in the middle. And a fly-in safari to Namibia is most definitely a good thing - so it would be best to start in W...

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• My Favourite Camp in Kruger

  kimberoo in South Africa,, Family Holidays,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,,

  November 1st, 2010 2:35pm

  Growing up in South Africa has given me the most incredible childhood memories, many of which include times spent in the bush with my family. ...

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• Why stay at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town?

  emmagass in South Africa,, City Life,, Quick lists,,

  November 4th, 2010 2:26pm

  As I sat having a quick lunch in the elegant lounge at the Table Bay Hotel yesterday it suddenly dawned on me why so many people choose to stay at the V&A Waterfront when visiting Cape Town. I have nev...

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