Located in the western section of the Republic of Botswana in southern Africa is the town of Ghanzi. When the 2011 population census was conducted, there were approximately 12,167 people residing in the town, with a further 861 close by. It is the administrative hub...
Situated close by to Clanwilliam, about 300 kilometres north of Cape Town, South Africa, lies the Cederberg mountains. The range of mountains got its name from the endangered Clanwilliam Cedar – a tree endemic to the region. The mountains are renowned for their...
The aardvark is unique to sub-saharan Africa and is the only living species of the Afrotherian mammals, as the rest are extinct. Fossils from the aardvark date back to 5 million years ago and have been found in Europe and Asia. It is also known as an ‘African...
Swaziland’s oldest protected region is Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is owned and managed by a non-profit trust. It is situated between Mbabane and Manzini, and acts as the headquarters for the Big Game Parks, which includes Mlilwane’s sister parks of Hlane Royal...
The Meserani Snake Park is located in Arusha, a city situated in northern Tanzania. The Park was founded in 1993, when B.J. Lynn and Wade Bale (accompanied by their good friend, Deon Naude) settled into Meserani after having moved up from South Africa. Wade and Deon...
A kayak is a small and rather narrow boat propelled across water by people using a double bladed paddle. The traditional kayak comes with a covered deck and one or more cockpits that seat one passenger each. These cockpits are frequently covered by a spraydeck, or...
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is located in the rocky headland of Cape Agulhas (also known as ‘Cape of Needles’) in the Western Cape of South Africa, the southernmost point of Africa. It was the third lighthouse constructed in South Africa, and is the second oldest that is...
Find out about the ins and outs of the culture of Uganda from their favourite sports to their vibrant dancing. Language and Religion There are a wide range of ethnic groups in Uganda with many different languages spoken, namely Luganda (most common), English (only a...
South Africa’s very first World Heritage Site was St Lucia, proclaimed so in 1999. It is situated on the east coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal, approximately 275 kilometres north of the city of Durban. The region referred to as iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously known as...
A potjie is fantastic for any safari you go on, it is a very social occasion with everyone helping out with the preparation of the meat and vegetables and then sitting around the fire as it bubbles away. This is a great recipe for when you are in Namibia, or just...
Street food in Africa is sold on the side of the road by vendors or hawkers who have a small stall. They are often cheaper, eaten with your hands and considered as fast food. It is often more reasonable than sitting down at a restaurant and you can get a good idea...
Similar to snowboarding, sandboarding is a recreational board sport activity conducted on large sand dunes instead of snow-capped mountains. This sport is popular the world over, and is an especially sought-after activity in desert or coastal regions with many...
