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Want a great Africa Holiday? South Africa has 8 World Heritage Sites!
There are many beautiful places on earth, and many filled with great history and culture, but with South Africa’s rare and true diversity and spectacular natural resources and wildlife, it is certainly not surprising that this fantastic country should be home to 8 truly unique and special World Heritage Sites! The Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng (1999) The Cradle of Humankind was awarded World Heritage status in 1999 and the network of caves in the surrounding area is … Read entire article »
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King Shaka International Airport in Durban
On the 30th April 2010, the current Durban Airport located to the south of the city will process its last flight and the next morning all planes will fly from the new Durban International airport situated on the North Coast, at La Mercy. The plan for the seamless handover from old airport to new is being carefully managed by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). 2010 visitors will have their first glimpse of Durban from a spacious, … Read entire article »
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South Africa Family Holiday – Beach & Bush in KwaZulu Natal
South Africa is a great place to visit for a relaxing holiday! Why not try and combine a “Beach & Bush” holiday to enjoy a truly relaxing vacation. When people think of South Africa, they generally think of Cape Town and the Kruger National Park. They tend to forget about South Africa’s sub tropical gem… KwaZulu Natal. We feel that this is the perfect destination to offer a wonderfully relaxing “Beach and Bush” experience. With so much … Read entire article »
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Family Safari Holiday in South Africa
With its first world infrastructure, favourable exchange rate and varied attractions, South Africa is a great family holiday destination! It has something for everyone! One of the best holidays for an inquisitive child is a Safari! These holidays leave an indelible mark on children and give them memories to last a lifetime! Children of a sufficient age to walk and talk and communicate with ease will find a visit to a game reserve or national park … Read entire article »
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Where do you think Paradise is?
I was once asked the question – “where do you think Paradise is?” Wow, I thought. This is a really tough one. I could name a hundred places that I thought could evoke the image of paradise. But is it really that hallowed place? Ballito in KwaZulu Natal for me will always have a special place in my heart as it holds many happy childhood memories of long summers on sandy beaches and swimming in the warm … Read entire article »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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