Camping Safaris
September Specials
By admin at September 3, 2010 | 7:49 am | 0 Comment
We have a great selection of tour specials for September. They are dependent on the departure date and availability. Please feel free to submit an enquiry or send us an email at info@escape4africa.com for further information. This is valid for bookings between the 01 September – 30 September 2010. Excludes the local payment. For tours departing in more...
Accommodated Safaris , Camping Safaris , Mid Range Safaris , Specials
South Africa
By huntley@escape4africa.com at August 24, 2010 | 11:01 am | 0 Comment
South Africa is dubbed the Rainbow Nation, a phrase coined by the inspirational Archbishop Desmund Tutu (or “The Arch” as he is lovingly referred too); but the land of contrasts is also an apt description as you do literally find it ALL when travelling through the country. With 11 official languages and a past that we are trying to reconcile with, it makes for an more...
Accommodated Safaris , Camping Safaris , Information , Southern Africa
Great feedback – 35 Day Nairobi to Cape Town
By nicky@escape4africa.com at August 23, 2010 | 6:02 am | 0 Comment
Hey Nicky I just got back the other day from my 35 Day Nairobi to Cape Town camping trip. Overall had a great time with ATC (Africa Travel Co) did a wonderful job. My guide Mwangi, driver Steve and cook Franco were phenomenal (I gained 8 pounds partially from Franco's cooking partially cause beer is the same price as water). I would definitely recommend them to more...
Camping Safaris , East Africa , Information , Southern Africa , Travel Feedback , Uncategorized
Kruger Special – 25% discount
By huntley@escape4africa.com at August 17, 2010 | 9:07 am | 0 Comment
It remains South Africa's flagship and biggest National Park. Now you have the opportunity to visit the grand dame at a heavily reduced price on selected departures on the 4 Day Kruger Camping tour as follows: 23, 26, 30 August and 06 September 2010. Regular tour price is ZAR 4,650.00; but you only pay ZAR 3,487.50 for one of the above departures. A total saving more...
Accommodated Safaris , Camping Safaris , Featured , Slider Specials , Southern Africa
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 East Africa
By nicky@escape4africa.com at August 12, 2010 | 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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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...
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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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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...
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