African Blog: Weather

• 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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• Rest Insured

  claudiskies in African Adventures,, Travel Tips,,

  May 10th, 2010 3:57pm

  Now more than ever, the need for travel insurance and protection is becoming increasingly evident, what with major weather phenomena, volcanic ash clouds, political and economic...

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Thirstland: the Kalahari Made Easy

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Wildlife,,

  July 8th, 2010 3:19pm

  Ask someone to describe the Kalahari Desert and chances are they'll scratch their head a bit and come up with images of sandy wastes and sharp-eyed Bushmen hunters....

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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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• Most Romantic Safari Lodges

  claudiskies in Kenya,, Malawi,, South Africa,, Tanzania,, Zambia,, African Adventures,, On Safari,, Romance,,

  November 8th, 2010 11:12am

  The idea of an African safari is in itself a romantic pursuit. But what if you want something with a touch more romance? Perhaps a honeymoon? Or simply a romantic getaway for two? ...

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• Short stay in Camps Bay

  burnleyfi in South Africa,,

  November 24th, 2010 5:34pm

  Stay in Camps Bay Living in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town we are privileged to be on the door step of so many beautiful different natural and man made tourist attractions. So whilst Camps Bay is a short 15 minute ...

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• 5 Reasons to Spend Christmas on Safari

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  December 21st, 2010 9:37am

  Feeling stressed yet? I am - Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the wearingly familiar routine of wallet-emptying shopping, ulcer-inducing meals, crippling hangovers and piles of plastic tat. ...

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• Governors’ Camp Collection Game Report Masai Mara December 2010

  governors-camp-collection in Kenya,,

  January 20th, 2011 10:53am

  Governors' Camp Game Report, Masai Mara, December 2010 Weather & the Plains: December in the Masai Mara was most...

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• Wrong Place, Wrong Time: When NOT to go on Safari

  thefynbosguy in Botswana,, Namibia,, South Africa,, Zambia,, Zimbabwe,, On Safari,, Travel Tips,, Wildlife,,

  April 4th, 2011 2:57pm

  Part 1: Southern Africa It's one of the most commonly asked questions in the travel industry: "When's the best time to go on safari?" And the soothing answers from the ...

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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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• Local Students Go On A Game Drive with the Born Free Foundation

  helen-alexandra in South Africa,,

  May 17th, 2011 6:15pm

  The Born Free Foundation, through their campaign ‘Global Friends’, helps five schools near the Shamwari Game...

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• Flights:  Why book through an agent if you can buy on-line?

  yolanda-saayman in Kenya,, Lesotho,, Malawi,, Mauritius,, Mozambique,, Namibia,, Rwanda,, Seychelles,, South Africa,,

  June 14th, 2011 12:21pm

  I often hear rumours of travel agents being redundant and that there is no place for us in the technological world of on-line booking engines like Expedia and Travelocity. ...

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• Tour with Your Morocco Tour

  usadarling in Other,, African Adventures,,

  June 28th, 2011 2:03pm

  I always wanted to go to Morocco. The country with the blend of different cultures, old cities full of markets, snakecharmers, women covered in amazing colorful attires was calling me.   Finally I have made it and were not disappointed...

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• Winter In Cape Town? It’s blooming marvellous!

  thefynbosguy in South Africa,, City Life,, Wildlife,,

  July 14th, 2011 3:49pm

  For many people winter in Cape Town is a time to be in front of a blazing log fire, glass of shiraz in hand, safe from the howling Atlantic gales that pound the peninsula. But the Cape winter is as famous for its good weather as it is for its ba...

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• Driving the Garden Route!

  jvasishtha in South Africa,, Family Holidays,,

  December 15th, 2011 2:13pm

  Had a lovely vacation with family touring the southern part of South Africa. Drove the Garden Route&...

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