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How Big is Africa?
By admin at October 12, 2011 | 8:26 am | 0 Comment
How big is Africa? It's fair to say that Africa is probably bigger than you think, even if you know it covers approximately 30,221 sq km (11,699,000 sq mi). You can see from this map created by Kai Krause, that Africa is large. If you combine the USA, China, India, Europe and Japan - they all fit into the continent of Africa. Click on the map to see it in detail. The more...
South African holiday costs drop
By admin at September 29, 2011 | 12:30 pm | 0 Comment
South African holiday costs drop South Africa has been ranked the sixth most cost-effective long-haul destination for British travellers, according to Post Office Travel Money’s 2011 Long Haul Holiday Report. In addition, SA costs have fallen 27% since last year’s report was produced. The Holiday Costs Barometer compares the cost of a basket of 10 items, including more...
Best Game Viewing in East Africa
By nicky@escape4africa.com at August 31, 2011 | 3:48 pm | 1 Comments
East Africa is a brilliant game viewing destination - all year round!! Generally speaking the best time really is during the dry season (May to August) in the Masai Mara. The Serengeti Park & Ngorongoro Crater are both great for game viewing but may be a bit quiet during this time, when most of the wildlife is further north in the Masai Mara. The wildlife more more...
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Victoria Falls vs Livingstone: what is the difference?
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 14, 2011 | 1:59 pm | 0 Comment
We get this question asked frequently and it is quite confusing for many travellers who then book flights out of Livingstone (Zambia side) even though the tour they are doing will end at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side); or the other way around for that matter. Which side to visit (Zambia or Zimbabwe) and the best time to see Victoria Falls depends on what a traveller more...
Why travel insurance is a good idea!
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 1, 2011 | 2:22 pm | 0 Comment
A visitor to Pilanesburg Game Reserve was reminded about why you should rather steer clear of elephant bulls in musth, especially a big old boy like Amarula. The photos tell the whole story, but you can also read the full article more...
Malaria – What you need to know!
By huntley@escape4africa.com at June 30, 2011 | 3:00 pm | 0 Comment
Obviously we are not health specialists, and will recommend you see a doctor or pharmacist for professional health advice. This article must be treated as a guideline only. Malaria is transmitted from person to person through the bite of a female Anopheles; a species of mosquito prevalent throughout sub-Saharan Africa and considered to be the most dangerous. Only a more...
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Full moon hike
By huntley@escape4africa.com at February 15, 2011 | 10:37 am | 0 Comment
For lovers of Cape Town & for those who have never been! I have previously written on our blog regarding what a great quick escape Lions Head offer in terms of a hike in Cape Town. (To read the article and see some photos click here) But this photographer captured the full effect when you hike Lions Head at full moon. Click on the link and drag your mouse more...
Cyclist survives Leopard attack in South Africa
By huntley@escape4africa.com at February 10, 2011 | 8:38 am | 0 Comment
SAPA / News24.com reports from Johannesburg that a 32-year old man sustained severe head and back injuries when a leopard attacked him near the town of Brits in the North West province of South Africa on Wednesday (as reported by police). "Captain Adele Myburgh said the man was riding a bicycle to work on Tuesday, when the leopard attacked him on the Dikololo-Assen more...
Zimbabwe rediscovered
By huntley@escape4africa.com at November 18, 2010 | 9:52 am | 0 Comment
Was it ever missing you might ask? No, it has always been there; governments around the world just had travel warnings out against their citizens traveling there for a while. But we in South Africa all have our opinions on the political situation there, but I am here to talk about travel and not politics. On my first visit to Zimbabwe in 1999 I was struck at the more...
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Kruger, the budget safari destination
By huntley@escape4africa.com at November 4, 2010 | 1:07 pm | 0 Comment
Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, and the biggest in South Africa. It covers 18,989 square kilometres (7,332 sq mi) and extends 360 kilometres (220 mi) from north to south and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from east to west. The park's history goes a long way back. Rock paintings give evidence that the reserve was stomping ground for nomadic more...
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