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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 »
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Top 10 reasons to visit South Africa
1. Wonderfully Affordable During these tough times, who doesn’t want an affordable holiday? In South Africa, you can even afford luxury and have spending money for shopping and other treats! With the current exchange rate – it is a bargain! 2. Spectacular Natural Beauty South Africa’s scenic wonders are legendary. From Table Mountain to God’s Window, our mountains, forests, coasts and deserts will certainly lift your spirit… 3. World-class facilities Whether you opt for Afro-chic or authentic … Read entire article »
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Adventure quad biking South Africa!
Want quadbiking with a difference. Well, here it is! Situated outside Cape Town near the small town of Grabouw is a true natural delight, which can only be experienced by Quadbike! This tour is an adventure through the Fynbos in the company of an experienced botanist, where you will learn all about this amazing biosphere in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom… enjoy trails from 3.5 hours to a 3 day Mountain Sea Trail – … Read entire article »
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2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw Reactions!
With 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa mania reaching fever pitch with the category draws on 4 December 2009, in Cape Town, it has been an amusing and interesting experience to follow the newspapers around the world and see what everyone seems to make of their draw and their chances! It seems that this World Cup, the coaches are determined not to hand their opposing teams any chance of twisting words for victory, and they seem … 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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Wandering the Whale Trail by Richard Holmes
The Whale Trail could easily have been called the Bottlenose Dolphin Trail, the endangered , , the Deserted Beaches Trail or the Pristine Fynbos Trail. We saw all of these and more on the five-day, 55-kilometre wander through the De Hoop Nature Reserve, but in the end the best part of all remained the daily whale acrobatics. Lying 240 kilometres east of Cape Town, the De Hoop Nature Reserve is known as the jewel in the crown of … Read entire article »
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