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Why go on a Walking Safari in Africa?
By admin at April 22, 2008 | 4:07 pm | 0 Comment
A walking safari is so different to staying in a lodge in the bush. A lot of lodges offer ‘walking safari’ which are great, but if you are looking for a more engaging bush experience then a 4 or 5 day walking safari could be for you. On a walking safari the place you end is where you sleep, under the bright African skies. You spend the night sitting at the fire more...
When is the best time to go on an overland to East Africa?
By admin at April 21, 2008 | 5:08 pm | 0 Comment
Hi everyone, This is a question we get asked loads. For me personally, the present is always the best time to go on an africa overland to East Africa but naturally for all of us our diaries and holidays don't allow for us to close the laptop and hit the road. Thanks to the size and unique areas in East Africa means that it is a year round destination. Let me highlight more...
What to pack for an Africa Overland?
By admin at April 15, 2008 | 12:45 pm | 0 Comment
What to pack for an Africa camping overland? I hope this gives you a guide on things to bring for your overland. Naturally the less you have the better but there are some crucial things you need. Here is a list to help: 3-4 short sleeved shirts or T-shirts 2 pairs trousers or 1 pair and 1 skirt – try not jeans as they take forever to dry after washing Warm more...
Cheap Flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg on 1time.co.za
By admin at April 2, 2008 | 7:51 am | 0 Comment
Great news for value flights from South Africa to Zanzibar. Last night I was listening to a interview with the CEO of 1time Airlines and he mentioned that they have started a Johannesburg to Zanzibar low cost route. I have researched this morning and seen that the flight departs on Tuesdays from Johannesburg and returns also onTuesday. Here are the more...
Zambian Airways links Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with Livingstone
By admin at March 20, 2008 | 7:18 am | 0 Comment
A lot of clients ask us to combine Vic Falls with Zanzibar or the Serengeti and the rest of Tanzania. There is a frequent flight from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Livingstone, Zambia (Vic Falls, Zambia). It is a short flight and roughly 200 - 300 USD for the flight. Check out more...
South African Airways launches daily flights to Uganda
By admin at March 20, 2008 | 7:07 am | 2 Comments
SAA has just started daily flights between Johannesburg and Entebbe, Uganda. Great news for combining South Africa or Vic Falls safari with a gorilla trek in more...
Feedback on Kenya to Cape Town Overland- Cathy Hovers
By admin at February 17, 2008 | 2:24 pm | 0 Comment
Cathy travelled on the 56 Day Great African Trek and this was her feedback: Well, my mega trip through Africa…. An experience of a lifetime!! Flew into Nairobi, Kenya and landed on the 7th November. It's so scary all the trouble there now and I thank my lucky stars that I didn't book the trip any later than when I went. We started off with the Masai Mara leg of the more...
Africa Travel Co. (ATC) buys Wildlife Adventures Africa Overland Operator
By admin at February 14, 2008 | 7:54 am | 0 Comment
The latest news to come out of African overland travel sector is that Africa Travel Co. (ATC) has bought Wildlife Adventures Africa overland operator. It looks very promising for the Africa overland tour industry as they have a very unique product offering and the merging of the two makes for an excellent partnership. We have the understanding that both products with more...
Client Feedback Cape Town to Windhoek (Best of Namibia Overland)
By admin at February 13, 2008 | 10:50 am | 0 Comment
Chie went on the 12 Day Cape Town to Windhoek Overland (Best of Namibia) and has some great feedback. Yesterday I arrived home at San Francisco and got email from my sister about you. I really enjoyed the tour and had a great time with new friends! Especially I was impressed at a wild camp. I slept on the rock without a tent and saw many falling stars. Also in Etosha NP I more...
Nationwide Airlines Flying again!
By admin at December 14, 2007 | 11:08 am | 0 Comment
Great news, Nationwide Airlines is slowly but surely beening reinstated back into the service. This has been wonderful news for travel in Africa. We are so happy about the news. It means that we have better flight prices for some routes. In particular one of my clients had a quote of over 8000 ZAR for the Johannesburg to Livingstone Route from a carrier and now with more...