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Our Africa blog is your comprehensive guide to answering all your burning questions.
We have covered everything you may want to know about Safari Tours such as:
- When is the best time to visit Africa?
- Types of Africa tours and adventures.
- Facts about African destinations on your bucketlist.
- How to choose the best travel agent to book with.
So dive in and learn why Africa is the quintessential safari destination of the world, where you can experience amazing wildlife game drives, diverse landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites and fascinating cultures.
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Watch a Film Beneath the Stars in Cape Town
I had the pleasure of visiting a Galileo Open Air Cinema for the first time, and I was extremely impressed. I bought...
Visit Ukutula Lion Park
The Ukutula Lion Park is also known as the ‘place of quiet’, is situated only an hour’s drive from Johannesburg and...
Pony Trekking in Lesotho
The splendid mountainous country of Lesotho is tucked away like an island in the centre of South Africa. It is a...
Street Food in Africa
Street food in Africa is sold on the side of the road by vendors or hawkers who have a small stall. They are often...
Need a place to propose in Africa?
Here are a few romantic adventure activities in Africa where you can surprise your partner and knock the socks off of...
South Africa’s Popular Festivals and Events
South Africa is unique when it comes to its traditions and cultures. You will find this in its popular festivals and...
A Quick and Easy South African Picnic
Picnic comes from the French word pique-nique derived from the word piquer which means to ‘pick at food’. It also...
Must do Winter Warmers in Cape Town
Must do Winter Warmers in Cape Town Drumming: A superb way to warm up your hands and get your heart pumping and feet...
Visit the Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park
Located in north-eastern Namibia, 24 kilometres east of Kamanjab is Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park, which is home to the...
Visit the Nelson Mandela Museum
An exact decade after the release of Nelson Mandela from prison on the 11th of February 1990, the Nelson Mandela...
The Grahamstown National Arts Festival
The Grahamstown National Arts Festival is a highlight of the cultural event calendar of the year in South Africa. With...
The Knysna Oyster Festival
The Knysna Oyster Festival has been running for over 30 years and is the largest Oyster festival in South Africa and...
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