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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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Jet boat under the mighty Victoria Falls
By huntley@escape4africa.com at September 23, 2010 | 7:20 am | 0 Comment
Previously we have posted an article regarding activities at Victoria Falls, but I did not mention this particular activity. After receiving some images earlier this week, it just did not seem fair that it should not be mentioned. [caption id="attachment_1058" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Jet Boat"][/caption] This fun filled Jet boat excursion takes more...
Refer-A-Friend – 5% off
By nicky@escape4africa.com at September 2, 2010 | 9:39 am | 0 Comment
Do your friends a favour and introduce them to the untouched magic of Africa! Have them sink their toes into the soft sandy beaches in Cape Town, wake up to the most incredible sunrises in Namibia, explore the Okavango Delta in a mokoro, bungee jump in Victoria Falls, chill out on the shores of Lake Malawi and Zanzibar or, simply have them in awe at the array of more...
Share your photos / feedback
By huntley@escape4africa.com at September 2, 2010 | 8:44 am | 0 Comment
So you had a good time in Africa on your safari / overland tour; we would love to hear your experiences and see the photos and videos. It makes our day getting the latest news from the bush / road, and to share in your new found love for Africa. It is also the perfect platform to showcase your images with other travellers in the community and we can post them on our more...
Flexible Payment Installments
By nicky@escape4africa.com at September 2, 2010 | 8:18 am | 0 Comment
We know how difficult it can be to save for you trip. We are pleased to announce that we are helping travellers by offering you the option to pay for your tour by monthly installments. * Pay monthly * No interest, No credit card charges, No Admin Fees * Full payment must be received 2 months before departure (any Local Payments are due at the start of the more...
5 Tips for choosing your Victoria Falls to Nairobi Overland Tour
By nicky@escape4africa.com at August 13, 2010 | 2:18 pm | 1 Comments
Here are some basic tips on how to choose a Victoria Falls to Nairobi (or Nairobi to Victoria Falls) trip. Camping or Accommodated To camp or not to camp, that is the question ...?! On a camping trip you would be staying in dome tents (including a sewn in mosquito net) vs an accommodated tour you would be staying in simple accommodation such as permanent tents and more...
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Best Game Viewing in Southern Africa
By huntley@escape4africa.com at August 12, 2010 | 2:15 pm | 0 Comment
Generally speaking you will find the best time for game viewing and safari in Southern Africa is during the dry winter season (June, July and August) when the bush is less dense making it easier to spot the wildlife. However, the wet summer season; also known as the "Green Season" (December, January and February) do have its perks as far as game viewing and safari are more...
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Beaches
By huntley@escape4africa.com at August 12, 2010 | 2:07 pm | 0 Comment
Whilst Europe and North America experience winter some of you might long for the sun and escape from the cold and dreary skies to white sandy beaches and tropical heat. With East Africa being so close to the equator you generally have nice warm sunny weather all year round. Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar are all very popular escapes, and it is hard to beat the tropical more...
Accommodated Safaris , Articles , Camping Safaris , East Africa , Information , Southern Africa
Understanding the Wildebeest Migration
By nicky@escape4africa.com at August 11, 2010 | 3:07 pm | 0 Comment
Known as "Africa's greatest wildlife show" it is one that will leave you amazed and flabbergasted at this African spectacular! With no real start or end to the migration (moving in a constant circle), it is a pilgrimage for nearly 2 million wildebeest and thousands of zebra in search of food and water. Followed by a variety of wildlife (lions, leopard, cheetah, hyena, more...
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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...
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