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Top 5 things to do in Victoria Falls
By admin at July 9, 2010 | 10:28 am | 0 Comment
You see it kilometres away, the plume of white mist (smoke) rising up over the African bush. But it is only when you get closer (without actually still seeing it) that the local name for Vic Falls comes to full appreciation. Mosi-oa-Tunya – the smoke that thunders! But it is also known as the adventure capital of Africa, and there are activities to choose from to more...
Accommodated Safaris , Articles , Camping Safaris , Information , Southern Africa
African Overland Truck Video – 24 Seater
By admin at July 8, 2010 | 12:41 pm | 0 Comment
This video clip shows a 24 seat Africa Overland Tour Truck. The truck has a number of nice features such as private lockers, 3 coolers/fridges, MP3 connection, battery charger, seat belts, big windows, games table, etc. Great for your Africa more...
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African Overland Truck Video – 16 Seater
By admin at July 8, 2010 | 12:39 pm | 0 Comment
Here is a video of one of the 16 seater trucks used on a number of routes in Southern Africa and East Africa. The trucks have some great customization which allows for a unique experience. Hope you enjoy. * Excellent forward vision * Spacious, comfortable seating * Refrigeration facilities * First aid kit * Individual client lockers * State of the art camping more...
Accommodated Safaris , Camping Safaris , East Africa , Information , Southern Africa , Videos
African Overland Truck Video – 12 Seater
By admin at July 8, 2010 | 12:26 pm | 0 Comment
Video showing you the 12 seater trucks the travel around Southern Africa on your overland. The truck has a unique front opening window for great game viewing. The trucks have refrigeration, power points, awning for shade, tents with mattresses and much more. Great small vehicle for a personalized more...
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African Overland Truck Video – 9 Seater
By admin at July 8, 2010 | 12:16 pm | 0 Comment
9 Seater small group overland. The vehicle tows the kitchen and storage behind. Nice open roof for game viewing. The trip operates in Southern more...
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5 Tips for choosing your Cape To Vic Falls Overland Tour
By admin at July 7, 2010 | 12:57 pm | 0 Comment
Here are some basic tips on how to choose a Cape Town 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 vs an accommodated tour you would be staying in simple accommodation such as guesthouses and lodges. There is a substantial price difference. Both trips generally more...
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Save the Serengeti
By huntley@escape4africa.com at June 24, 2010 | 12:37 pm | 1 Comments
Ask a non-African what their image of Africa is, and most will probably recall scenes from a wildlife documentary of great herds stampeding across the dusty open grass plains dotted with Acacia trees; and a hungry prowling lioness waiting for an opportunity to provide a kill for her pride. Yes, the Serengeti National Park is an iconic African image, and made famous for more...
Table Mountain – India Venster Hike
By huntley@escape4africa.com at June 11, 2010 | 1:30 pm | 0 Comment
With so much to see and do in Cape Town, hiking is not often on the top of the list for "things to do" whilst visiting the Mother City. How can a hot sweaty affair compete with sipping a good red wine on a wine farm, or swimming with penguins in the rock pools of Boulders Beach? But it does not always have to be that arduous a hike; with so many options catering more...
Okavango Delta, the Venice of Africa
By huntley@escape4africa.com at June 11, 2010 | 12:59 pm | 0 Comment
Ask anybody that has been to Botswana, and they will certainly list it as one of their favorite destinations. For me, it compares to Venice in some rustically twisted way, hear me out: Replace the congested city streets and throngs of people with zebra, giraffe and a solitary old elephant bull. Swop the gondolas and fancy dressed gondoliers for traditional dug more...
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Protection of the African Elephant from CITES
By admin at March 24, 2010 | 8:02 am | 0 Comment
Great news for the protection of the African Elephant. Kuki Gallmann from the Laikipia Nature Conservancy travelled to Doha, Qatar to voice agganst the proposal to allow the selling of ivory. Thankfully CITES held up the previous ban. Great work to Kuki. Many thanks for your hard work and commitment to the fight. Here is the letter from Kuki. Dear more...