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Travel For Your Health

By at May 16, 2013 | 11:59 am | 0 Comment

Travel For Your Health

With so much stress at work and demands on your life, one needs to take the time to unwind and get away from it all…you need to take a holiday for your health. With so many tours and safaris with amazing destinations, African Overland Tours can offer you a break from the rat race and an adventure of a lifetime. They say change is like a holiday, so isn’t it time for a more...

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UShaka Marine World in Kwazulu Natal

By at May 9, 2013 | 7:35 am | 0 Comment

UShaka Marine World in Kwazulu Natal

This exciting, adventure-packed sea world is filled with all sorts of fun activities for the whole family. They splashed onto the scene in 2004 and won the 2012 Certificate of Excellence Award from Tripadvisor, and ‘Outstanding Achievement in thematic creative design’ by the Themed Entertainment Association. It has the fifth largest aquarium in the world. It is more...

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Are Traveller’s Needs a-changin?

By at May 9, 2013 | 6:44 am | 0 Comment

Are Traveller’s Needs a-changin?

Is it fair to say that traveller’s needs are changing? It appears they are. Most people seem to be looking for a more ‘down to earth’ experience, not only because it cuts down on costs, but also because they want to enjoy nature to its fullest and not necessarily have all the mod cons available at their fingertips. Budget safari camping tours are attractive to more...

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Gauteng’s ‘Cool New’ Travel Guide Mobile App

By at May 7, 2013 | 1:47 pm | 0 Comment

This app is specifically designed for mobile phones and allows you to download tours, local attractions, bars, restaurants, museums etc. (including maps) in Gauteng, online, and then use the guide offline (for free!) while you travel around the country. Easy to use, convenient and great for the independent traveller, this nifty app will keep you busy for hours, guiding more...

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Robben Island – Somber or Symbolic?

By at May 7, 2013 | 11:42 am | 0 Comment

Robben Island in Table Bay, Cape Town held many political prisoners at the end of the 17th century, and then later on during the years of apartheid, and the fight of the freedom fighters. Nelson Mandela was one of the iconic heroes who spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment on the island. It definitely reminds South Africa of its bitter past, but also with the fall of more...

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The Tree Climbing Lion of Lake Manyara

By at May 6, 2013 | 9:07 am | 0 Comment

The Tree Climbing Lion of Lake Manyara

Yes, you read that right – lions that climb trees – a phenomena seen predominantly in Lake Manyara. It is an unusual sight to see and one has to see it to believe it. The Tree Climbing Lion makes its way graciously up the trees, and then settles itself comfortably on a branch perched high in the trees. Their large paws dangle over the branches and they are often seen more...

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Run Along the Namib Desert of Africa

By at May 3, 2013 | 12:09 pm | 0 Comment

Run Along the Namib Desert of Africa

Fancy a five day run through the oldest, most arid desert of Africa? Why not join the Namib Desert Challenge? This challenge is five years running and still going strong. Of course running through desert sands in hot, humid conditions is definitely not for the newbie, but if you fancy yourself as fast-footed as a lizard, why not get yourself a pair of gaiters (desert more...

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How to calculate the Total Price of African Safari Tours

By at September 6, 2012 | 8:22 am | 6 Comments

How to calculate the Total Price of African Safari Tours

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...

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Packing for dummies

By at August 20, 2012 | 2:37 pm | 0 Comment

Packing for dummies

Ahh, the hard part of any trip …. PACKING! It’s the worst part because you now have to figure out how to get everything into your bag.  I dislike it so much, I’ll even consider flying my travel agent over her to help me pack!  Fortunately she’s been able to give me some awesome advise and simplify it all for me. Bring the combat pants … I like them and more...

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Cape Town to Victoria Falls – What is it like?

By 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...

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