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In and around Darling
November 17, 2011 – 7:31 am | No Comment

The town of Darling on the West Coast of South Africa was established in 1853 in an area known as the Green Valley. This location had a number of farms prior to the establishment of …

Living History: A Walking Tour With the Bushmen
October 14, 2011 – 2:49 pm | No Comment

After saving and dreaming for years, I finally got to experience Africa. My favorite part of my trip was a walking tour with the San people through part of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana. I …

Sugar Museum Mauritius
October 6, 2011 – 3:48 pm | No Comment

Going to the Sugar Museum and Factory did not sound like something I wanted to do at first. But once I started the tour of the historical factory, I enjoyed seeing where sugar comes from …

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails
September 22, 2011 – 6:47 pm | No Comment

Hidden in the wilderness of South Africa on the Drakensberg escarpment, 35km from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga is an experience unlike any other. An idyllic retreat, the Horse Trails rest on a 17,000 hectacre portion of the …

More about Clarens
January 31, 2011 – 8:02 am | No Comment

Clarens is a tiny town composed of sandstone buildings located at the foot of the Maluti Mountains and part of the Free State of South Africa. Clarens has a sister town in Switzerland …

The Limpopo Province
January 26, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
The Limpopo Province

The Limpopo Province, named after the Limpopo River, is the unofficial gateway to the rest of South Africa. The Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana laying credit to this claim. The …

The Diamond Route
December 17, 2010 – 8:31 am | No Comment

The goal of the Diamond Route located in the Northern provinces of South Africa is “to give back to the African people.” Encompassing 250,000 hectares of protected African ecosystems, the Diamond Route is …

Best self drive routes in Kruger National Park
November 30, 2010 – 3:16 pm | No Comment

Driving through the humongous Kruger National Park can be a daunting task. With several hundred miles of paved and unpaved roads the opportunity to get lost is ever present. Kruger National is home …

Movember South Africa 2010
November 26, 2010 – 3:53 pm | No Comment
Movember South Africa 2010

Seven years old, the first Movember started in Australia. This worthy charity has gained international recognition in just six countries. The global appeal to bring worldwide acknowledgement to men’s health issue …

A Taste of South Africa
November 13, 2010 – 1:43 pm | One Comment
A Taste of South Africa

South Africa has something to offer everyone. It is a country that is rich in history and culture. South Africa has beautiful beaches, lush, green mountains and wonderful cities, towns and villages.

Travelling to Botswana
November 4, 2010 – 9:16 am | No Comment
Travelling to Botswana

Botswana is a land of contrasts. Although much of the African country is still covered with large expanses of untouched wilderness, Botswana is experiencing unprecedented economic growth due to the discovery of large …

Travelling to Namibia
November 2, 2010 – 9:02 am | 2 Comments
Travelling to Namibia

Are you planning a trip to Namibia, Africa?  Namibia is officially known as the Republic of Namibia is located in southern Africa and is bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Namibia …

The Heart of Cradock
July 29, 2010 – 3:42 pm | No Comment

Located in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, Cradock is a beautiful little town formed on the banks of the Great Fish River. The town was established just after the war of …

Experience the Sardine Run
July 21, 2010 – 9:25 am | No Comment
Experience the Sardine Run

It has been called “The Greatest Shoal on Earth” and compared to the migration of wildebeest on the Serengeti. The Sardine Run of South Africa is quickly becoming a tourist draw for those …

Proud To Be South African After the Successful Soccer World Cup
July 13, 2010 – 8:39 am | No Comment
Proud To Be South African After the Successful Soccer World Cup

When South Africa won the rights to host the 2010 FIFA soccer World Cup, very few expected that the poorest country ever chosen to stage the worlds greatest sporting event would pull it …

Travelling to Graaff-Reinet
July 12, 2010 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Travelling to Graaff-Reinet

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Graaff Reinet? Have you ever wondered what it has to offer and if it would be fun and worth the trip. Well …