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Interactive Wildlife Adventures – Elephant Back Safaris
South Africa is the home of adventure and fantastic wildlife! Why not combine these two amazing aspects of South Africa together and go on an interactive wildlife experience? Wildlife is one of the biggest attractions in South Africa and each year it draws thousands of tourists to our beautiful country. The most world renowned of these animals is of course the celebrated “Big Five” – Buffalo, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhino! South Africa now has fantastic interactive wildlife … Read entire article »
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Gondwana Game Reserve a Unique Cape Fynbos Safari Experience
Gondwana Game Reserve is a fantastic 5 star “Big Five” game reserve situated near Mossel Bay along the Garden Route in the malaria free Western Cape! Gondwana Game Reserve’s Fynbos Camp´s Kwena Huts and main lodge are the newest addition to Gondwana’s luxury accommodations and are due to start welcoming guests in June 2010! Fourteen luxuriously appointed private suites feature skylight ceilings and 180-degree views of a breathtaking valley dwarfed by the dramatic Langeberg Mountains. The … Read entire article »
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Top 10 Game Lodges in South Africa
South Africa is a fantastic destination to go on a safari. Experience the thrill and adventure of an up close encounter with wild elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard…Africa’s Big Five. Hear the awe inspiring roar of lions echoing across the endless savannah, the sound of crickets chirping in harmony under a star studded sky, feel the breeze whisper across the bushveld – this is the real Africa you will experience There are many exclusive luxury … Read entire article »
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Compare the Meerkat…… in South Africa
Here in the UK we all have the tune of “compare the Meerkat.com” running through our heads, but it is a testament to these funny little creatures that have taken the world by storm and become true wildlife celebrities. So, when in South Africa, why not go on a unique safari that will leave you smiling for weeks! The Meerkat Magic Conservation Project, located near Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo, is a universally unique conservation project, … Read entire article »
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What is the closest living relative to an elephant?
A Dassie, or a Rock Hyrax, looks like a cross between a guinea pig and a rabbit, but its closest relative is, actually the Elephant. You, like me, might find this very hard to believe – the largest animal on land is related to a kind of “rabbitty” looking creature that doesn’t even have any sort of trunk! But they do share similarities of the feet and the teeth apparently and their skeleton structure is … Read entire article »
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“I Do” Weddings in South Africa
Your wedding is the most important and memorable day of your life! It is the happiest time of your life, but also the most stressful time! There is so much to think about, arrange and do! Every bride to be has a wedding list of things to do a mile long. Not to mention keeping the families happy! Well, there is an easier way to have the perfect wedding, and still be able to enjoy it stress … Read entire article »
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Adventure Golfing South Africa
New adventures are always difficult to find. The thrill of an exciting day out, adrenalin pumping, something unique. Well, we think we have certainly found something worth doing! Discover one of the most exciting Golf Courses in the world! Set on the legendary Entabeni Safari Conservancy in the Waterberg in South Africa, the unique extreme 19th hole is the longest and most dramatic Par 3 hole in the world. The Tee, accessible only by helicopter … Read entire article »
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The Tour de Kruger: a wild ride!
“You’re going to cycle for five days through wild game reserves?” exclaimed my friends when I told them of the bush adventure that I’d just discovered. “Are you crazy? What about the elephants? And the lions? You’ve clearly got a death wish.” But I could think of nothing more exciting than getting up close and personal with the big herds of elephant, buck and other game of the southern African bush. As for seeing lion … … Read entire article »
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South Africa Honeymoon
A South African Honeymoon gives couples who look for the most desirable honeymoon destination in the world a reason to look no further. Be it an elegant and memorable honeymoon or a romantic weekend escapade in the wild African bush, a relaxing sojourn at the tropical seaside or the mystic of a bustling city, South Africa provides you with idyllic hideaways where charm, romance and tranquillity prevail. It is a country that has it all and … Read entire article »
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