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Google PlusEpic Whale Tail in Cape Town
By admin at October 10, 2012 | 1:12 pm | 0 Comment
It's not everyday that you get to see a whale in the traffic! Well this just happened in Cape Town after a whale was cleared of a beach on the False Bay coast. If you want to read more about the beaching of the whale click more...
Swimming in the Devils Pool in Victoria Falls
By admin at October 5, 2012 | 2:21 pm | 0 Comment
This famous pool is located on the Livingstone side of the Falls accessed via Livingstone Island. The best trip for it is from September to December when the water levels are at the safest heights The pool has a rocky ledge protecting you from going over the falls. Please don’t try and stand on the edge as a number of people have slipped and fallen to their more...
We are Cheaper than Booking in AUD or Euros
By admin at October 1, 2012 | 12:28 pm | 0 Comment
Hi everyone, Over the years we have always prided ourselves in having the widest selection of great tours at the best prices. Thanks to the South African Rand (ZAR) being hit we are a lot cheaper than booking in Australian Dollars and Euros. Here are some examples: 20 Day Cape To Vic (Camping) AUD = 1900 (roughly 15 360 ZAR) excluding optional more...
How to calculate the Total Price of African Safari Tours
By admin at September 6, 2012 | 8:22 am | 6 Comments
We hope this helps with the confusion with tour pricing. Common questions that we are asked are the following: What is the local payment? Why are their 2 amounts (tour price and local payment)? What is included in the local payment The total tour price can be calulated by adding a number of parts namely the Tour Price plus the Local Payment (aka more...
Cape Town to Victoria Falls – What is it like?
By admin at August 17, 2012 | 12:41 pm | 2 Comments
Featured Africa Overland Tour: Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland The Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland route is one of my favourite African Overland Tour routes and the perfect introduction to Africa and overlanding for first time visitors; it will (should) completely banish any and all myths associated with the “Dark Continent”. There more...
Lunch on the road in Tanzania – nice pics!
By admin at August 1, 2012 | 6:42 am | 0 Comment
Just so saw some amazing pictures from one travellers (Kai). The one above is while there were having lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. [caption id="attachment_6588" align="aligncenter" width="912" caption="Africa Overland Tanzania"][/caption] Tour Take was the 10 Day Serengeti and Zanzibar Accommodated Africa more...
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Kumuka into Administration
By admin at July 18, 2012 | 7:43 am | 0 Comment
We are so sorry to hear that Kumuka has gone into administration. Our thoughts are with the travellers and staff. Over the past 2 weeks we have been inundated with travellers looking for alternatives. If you are in need of help finding an alternative trip or just need some independent advice on what operators run good trips give us a call. We work with a lot of more...
Just in: Wildebeest Migration
By admin at July 18, 2012 | 6:42 am | 0 Comment
We heard yesterday that hundreds of wildebeest have started crossing the Mara River heading into the Masai Mara triangle from the Serengeti. What an awesome sight! If you are looking to go see the wonderful yearly experience drop us a mail and we will help you plan a trip - info@escape4africa.com Here are some awesome trips that will take you to the Masai more...
Happy Birthday Madiba!
By admin at July 18, 2012 | 5:52 am | 0 Comment
Guess who is 94 today! If you don't know already, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (born 18 July 1918). I don't know anyone in South Africa let alone the world that doesn't love this man. The dignaty and love that he gives to others is an example to us all. Every year on his birthday thousands of people in South Africa dedicated 67 minutes to public service. That equates more...
Tiffendell to reopen
By admin at July 16, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
Great news about South Africa's only ski resort. The long standing issues seem to have been resolved with the sale at aution of the Tiffendell Snow Ski Resort for 5.5 mill Rands. The new owner must feel that he got a bargain as the property allegedly was sold in 2007 for 3 times that amount. Having personally stayed there, I can definitely recommend it was an awesome more...
