Browsing Month July, 2010
What to bring on an overland safari
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 30, 2010 | 11:09 am | 0 Comment
First and foremost, your sense of adventure! And whilst you are packing, maybe drop your sense of humour into the backpack as well; your fellow travellers will love you for it. Obviously some people will want to bring hair dryer / straightening iron; so essentially just use the following information as a guideline. Medical / Health: Overland vehicles carry a more...
Accommodated Safaris , Articles , Information , Miscellaneous , Uncategorized
Cape Town’s Inner City Bus Route Map
By admin at July 29, 2010 | 8:05 am | 0 Comment
Here is a useful map of the new inner city bus route in Cape Town. Click on the map to more...
Lion’s Head, the quick escape
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 28, 2010 | 1:16 pm | 0 Comment
Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level and is one of the iconic images of Cape Town. Not as well known by name as Table Mountain, but together with Devils Peak the 3 makes the very popular (and world famous) backdrop to Cape Town as so often seen from Blouberg beach (as the image above depicts). Cape Tonians love hiking Lions Head before (or more...
15% off Victoria Falls To Nairobi and Nairobi to Vic Falls
By admin at July 28, 2010 | 8:22 am | 0 Comment
This 21 Day trip starts and ends in either Nairobi or Victoria Falls. The trip runs in very nice trucks with a maximum for 24 people. The trip can be done as a camping trip or an accommodated tour. The highlights on the trip are: Zambia: Livingstone - Game Drive in South Luangwa National Park - Tribal Textile and Village Excursion - Malawi: Luwawa Forest - Lake more...
Budgeting money for your Africa Overland Tour
By nicky@escape4africa.com at July 27, 2010 | 3:51 pm | 0 Comment
How much and what (cash or traveller's cheques) money to take onto your Africa overland tour, can be a headache. Fear not as we have a few points to help you budget accurately. The following should be used as guidelines only. If you are unsure or have any questions about the relevance to your particular tour, please email us! NB: Any US Dollar cash notes you bring into more...
Accommodated Safaris , Articles , Camping Safaris , East Africa , Information , Southern Africa
Top 10 things to do in Cape Town
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 21, 2010 | 10:57 am | 0 Comment
Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa (as she is affectionately known); is one hip and happening mother. Beautiful white sandy beaches; mountains crossed with hiking trails; spend hours scouring museums and galleries, or shop till you drop at one of the world class shopping malls. Or simply just stroll through the city and catch the vibe that is uniquely Cape more...
Lovely feedback on Huntley’s service
By admin at July 15, 2010 | 10:47 am | 0 Comment
Good evening Huntley, I have really enjoyed your "company" meaning your service has been excellent! Making the booking and the payment has been very easy, no complaints there. Usually I have something to complain about but cannot say I have in this case, I am a very satisfied customer and would indeed use your services again and recommend it to anyone who asks! It more...
Feedback on Cape To Vic Falls and Kili Climb
By admin at July 15, 2010 | 8:57 am | 0 Comment
Hey Nicky, Well I'm finally home after 7 weeks of traveling. Wanted to let you know that I had a fantastic time on the Africa overland trip. I loved our group and our leader and driver were great guys. The food was good and we didn't have any problems at all. I would recommend www.AfricanOverlandTours.com anytime. I thought it was great value for the money and I more...
Camping Safaris , East Africa , Information , Travel Feedback
Hike in Mozambique tourist permits
By admin at July 15, 2010 | 7:18 am | 0 Comment
We have just heard today that the Mozambique government has increased the tourist visas at the borders from $25 (R190) to $82 (R615). The government did not publicize the price changes before they took place. A spokesperson for the Mozambican interior ministry could not immediately be reached for more...
Uganda update
By admin at July 13, 2010 | 10:57 am | 1 Comments
The recent bombings in Kampala at 2 venues showing the FIFA World Cup Final has left everyone in shock. Our operator in Nairobi is monitoring the situation in Kampala very closely as we currently have 2 trips travelling in Uganda. Please note that the 12 day Gorillas & Kenyan Wildlife trip was been rerouted as it was due to stay in Kampala, direct to Jinja where more...
