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“Hotel Hike” the Wild Coast Meander, Eastern Cape, South Africa
South Africa has many spectacular places to explore, and the Wild Coast is certainly one of them! This is a nature lover’s paradise with access so limited that the only way to see the majority of the coastline is to hike it – and boy is it worth it! But, the most important thing about this fantastic route is that it is a “Hotel Hiking” route which means that you don’t have to rough it at … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
What’s in a name?
I have noticed that many people are confused about place names in South Africa and what they are called. I know it seems like ages since some of the cities were renamed, but with many local people still referring to them as their old names, it can get very confusing! Since the 1994 democratic elections, the people have been trying to reclaim some of their African heritage and have been renaming provinces and cities. Most maps do … Read entire article »
Filed under: South Africa Travel
South Africa Travel Information & Tips
A lot of people want to visit South Africa, but are unsure of when to go, how to get there, what health precautions should be considered, what money to take and many other questions….. In answer to this, I have set up up a page dedicated to answering any questions people may have that they want quick answers to – see South Africa Travel Q&A. Go on, if you have a question, let us know and we will do … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, 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