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While I would love to boycott all things about Robert Mugabe, at the end of the day, it's the people
Zimbabwean Luxury Safaris: Back on the Map
August 2nd, 2010 at 1:17pm
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Brilliant blog. I'll be honest, Warthog's are pretty ugly... but the babies are very cute! There is
Africa's UGLY Five
July 27th, 2010 at 11:19am
Kate-Erskine's Forum Topics
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Learn to speak South African
March 11th, 2010 at 11:27am
I read a fabulous article a few days about South African slang, and thought I'd share it with you: ... Read more
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What's on in the Mother City?
February 24th, 2010 at 4:27pm
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Cape Town is affectionately known as the "Mother City", being the first town to be established in So... Read more
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Hi Sidneysider I'm glad you are getting closer to booking your safari. I'm sure it's going to be a g
Safari - Simbavati River Lodge
August 16th, 2010 at 2:40pm
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Hi Sidneysider The Timbavati Game reserve is excellent, and Simbavati River Lodge is great, especial
Safari - Simbavati River Lodge
August 12th, 2010 at 11:43am
Kate-Erskine's Journals
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Kirkman's Kamp - Sabi Sands
December 8th, 2009 at 4:25pm
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What was it about this camp in the Sabi Sands that so captures my heart? Was it the history found in... Read more
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Denis Island
December 7th, 2009 at 1:21pm
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From the hustle and bustle of Mahé, the 30 minute flight to Denis Island seems to take you to... Read more
Kate-Erskine's Journal Comments
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Wow - what a jam-packed safari itinerary. Your trip sounds amazing! I would love to hear your though
Botswana and Kruger
July 9th, 2010 at 2:31pm
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Cape Town has been amazing - so many people from all around the world all dressed up in their countr
Hup Holland Hup - Painting Cape Town Orange!
July 9th, 2010 at 2:24pm
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Kate-Erskine
Professional Expert
I'm an expert on: South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, Victoria Falls, Beach
Online tour operator specialising in African travel
December 3rd, 2009
August 17th, 2010
South Africa
www.go2africa.com/about-us/african-safari-guide/kate-erskine
Kate-Erskine's Profile
Where I've Been in Africa:
Botswana, South Africa, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Where I want to go next in Africa:
Mozambique, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Tanzania
My travel companions:
With My Family, Other
My travel style:
Clean & comfortable
My travel gear:
Beach gear
My best African travel experience ever was:
My two favourite things are a safari and the beach, so, in no particular order:
My first bush camping experience in Botswana in the Moremi Game Reserve. I was 13 and went camping with my dad. The highlight was seeing a herd of elephants metres from our camp pushing down a tree!
The Seychelles - ahh! The beach doesn't get better than the Seychelles islands. I fell in love with Denis island, so remote you really can leave the rest of the world behind.
A bit more about me:
Born and raised all over South Africa, I've had the priviledge if travelling to all "four corners" to experience the bush, wildlife and people of this country. After a short stint overseas, I knew that no where else in the world could be home for me, only South Africa. After moving back to Cape Town I began working for Go2Africa which really gave me an opportunity to travel and explore Africa.
I'm all about the experience and making the most of where I am and whats on offer. I do like my creature comforts, but am happy to rough it when the time calls for it. With said, a little 5* luxury is never amiss.
My African travel log:
Originally from a hospitality background, I knew I liked travelling, but not much more than that. All that changed when I started working for Go2Africa where we were given a crash course in everything travel. Not only did we learn the tricks of the trade, but we got to experience each destination we offer and specialise in. For me, I got to tour South Africa doing things I may never normally do. We then ventured off to Victoria Falls and Botswana, experiencing safaris and boat cruises. I've given up counting the hours of game drives I've clocked up, and my photo albums are fit to burst with pictures of animals, landscapes and the killer African sunsets we get. Further a field, I've snorkelled in the pristine water that surrounds the islands of the Seychelles. Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and Denis - each very different with their own charm. Not to mention sampling the Creole cuisine.... although I never got the opportunity to try the Fruit Bat stew - I hear it's pretty bony!
Watch this space though.... my next travels see me taking on Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar!
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