Southern Africa
Great feedback – 20 Day Cape Town to Vic Falls
By huntley@escape4africa.com at October 8, 2010 | 10:22 am | 0 Comment
Hi Huntley Thank you for your follow up. We both had a fantastic trip - Loved our time in Cape Town and the Garden Route. Really enjoyed our meal out at ‘Carne’ – thanks for the heads up. Our overland tour with Nomad couldn’t have gone better. The truck was very modern and comfortable with great game viewing windows, especially compared to others we saw more...
2 Day Orange Kloof Hike
By huntley@escape4africa.com at September 29, 2010 | 12:26 pm | 0 Comment
Table Mountain has such breathtaking scenery, and there is such a choice of many beautiful footpaths; but if you want to really capture the essence of Table Mountain, then doing the Hoerikwaggo Trail (or part there-of) will be a great idea for adventurous and energetic travellers. Friday morning saw a break in the weather after 2 days of rain and chilly conditions; and 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...
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Accommodation on an overland tour
By huntley@escape4africa.com at September 7, 2010 | 7:14 am | 0 Comment
There are 3 styles of overland tours, camping, accommodated and those that have a combination of the above. These can further be broken down into Southern and East African, with reference to the standards you can expect. In Southern and East Africa the camping tours all use the same kind of tents. Only the facilities at the campsites (like bathrooms) change. more...
Accommodated Safaris , Camping Safaris , East Africa , Information , Miscellaneous , Southern Africa
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...
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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 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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