African Sands Blog » Archive for January 2010
How to choose accommodation for your holiday….without stress!
Once you have selected your holiday destination, the next biggest thing to choose is your accommodation. If you get this wrong, your whole holiday can be a disaster! Choosing your hotel can be very stressful. With the internet it is now much easier to source accommodation in the areas you want to visit online, but it is also much more difficult to know if they are good or not. Sure, there are review websites where … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
Family Camping in South Africa
Enjoy camping with the family? Want a great little camp site that offers everything. Then, think no further than the Salt Rock Caravan Park, situated just off Salt Rock Beach, near Ballito on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. This is the perfect family friendly campsite. It has 90 select caravan and tent sites. There are good electrical connection points; clean ablution blocks with hot & cold water (with plug points for accessories), … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
Responsible Tourism in South Africa – 29 Blue Flag Beaches!
I am proud to be South African when I see how hard the country is trying to be responsible with its tourism. Tourism is one of the main sources of revenue for the country now and of course it is one of the main sources of job creation. South Africa is determined to keep it that way. Great care is taken in the preservation of the national parks and its abundant wildlife. The Kruger National Park … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
Vuvuzela – its like Marmite
Yes, you either love it or you hate it! This year the Vuvuzela is certainly making its name! It has torn the polls apart with people either thinking it creates nothing but a large noise, many saying it should be banned, and others thinking it is part of the Africa soccer tradition and creates style and pride! Me, I think it does both! Yes, it certainly makes a huge noise, but that is what we associate with the passion … Read entire article »
Filed under: FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa
Cape Town Weddings
It is no surprise that Cape Town has become an increasingly popular wedding destination with many couples from abroad starting their new life together with the beautiful Cape as their backdrop. From luxury hotels to seaside settings and the spectacular vistas of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands, Cape Town offers a selection of destinations and venues to make any brides dream come true. Some points to remember when planning a wedding: Always set your budget at the beginning so … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa weddings
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens summer concerts
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa is renowned for its sunday evening concerts. Enjoy chilled wine, a sumptuos picnic, good company, great music and the iconic Table mountain as your backdrop. A fantastic way to ease into the new week. Pure heaven! Current line up 2010: 24 January – Fokofpolisiekar 07 February – aKING 21 February – Just Jinjer 28 February – Prime Circle 07 March – Goldfish 14 March – The Dirty Skirts 21 March – The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra 28 March … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
Safety at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
The attack on the Togolese football team in Angola recently created unfounded fears that South Africa will not be a safe place during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Three people were killed when gunmen opened fire on the Togo team bus. The team has since withdrawn from the Africa Cup of Nations, which Angola is hosting. Although Angola does not even share a border with South Africa (Cape Town, for example, is more than 3 000km … Read entire article »
Filed under: FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa
3 Countries safari – Zambia, Botswana and Namibia!
Explore 3 Fantastic Countries – Zambia, Botswana and Namibia! From $1950.00 valid until 30 April 2010 DAY 1 AND DAY 2 Transfer from Livingstone International to Taita Falcon Lodge (Zambia) Includes: 2 nights luxury accommodation All meals, teas & coffees and snacks Collection and drop off at the Victoria Falls including entrance fees Cultural tour of Nsongwe Village Drinks on the activities Laundry DAY 3 AND DAY 4 Transfer from Taita Falcon Lodge to Elephant Valley Lodge (Botswana) Includes: 2 nights luxury accommodation All meals, teas & coffees and snacks Transfers … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured
Slackpacking in the Cederberg
I’m an avid hiker, but as I’ve got older – no, let’s not been so harsh – wiser and more mature, I’ve found the logistics of multi-day hiking in South Africa somewhat taxing. Much as I love escaping to the wilderness for a few days, the thought of cramming my tent, sleeping bag, clothes and dehydrated rather than “proper” food into my rucksack (for a foodie like me the worst sacrifice) and then lugging it on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cape Town Activities, South Africa Travel
Dash of Zulu in the heart of London
An opulent new venue opening in April 2010 in London’s Camden district is themed around the famed Zulu king Shaka, and will offer the best of South African cuisine. The £5.5-million (R66-million) venue, also a nightclub, will accommodate almost 750 people, according to the British Hospitality Association (BTA). The multi-level venue is located in the Camden Stables market, northwest of the city centre. The historic stables market is part of the larger Camden Markets, several adjacent markets … Read entire article »
Filed under: Gourmet South Africa