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...
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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...
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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Cape Town’s Inner City Bus Route Map
By admin at July 29, 2010 | 8:05 am | 0 Comment
Here is a useful map of the new inner city bus route in Cape Town. Click on the map to more...
Lion’s Head, the quick escape
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 28, 2010 | 1:16 pm | 0 Comment
Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level and is one of the iconic images of Cape Town. Not as well known by name as Table Mountain, but together with Devils Peak the 3 makes the very popular (and world famous) backdrop to Cape Town as so often seen from Blouberg beach (as the image above depicts). Cape Tonians love hiking Lions Head before (or more...
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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Top 10 things to do in Cape Town
By huntley@escape4africa.com at July 21, 2010 | 10:57 am | 0 Comment
Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa (as she is affectionately known); is one hip and happening mother. Beautiful white sandy beaches; mountains crossed with hiking trails; spend hours scouring museums and galleries, or shop till you drop at one of the world class shopping malls. Or simply just stroll through the city and catch the vibe that is uniquely Cape more...
