Southern Africa
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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Travel Photos – Nairobi to Cape Town
By huntley@escape4africa.com at October 8, 2010 | 11:10 am | 0 Comment
We received the following photos from one of our travellers, Celine Hervaud, on the 56 Day Nairobi to Cape Town Camping Overland tour. [caption id="attachment_1113" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="RD Congo -Mapuwa the Silverback"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1115" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Young Gorilla in DRC"][/caption] [caption more...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
