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South Africa Safaris

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4 Top South African hotels you should visit before you die

Whether you prefer rustic charm or 5-star service overlooking the ocean, you’ve come to the right place – South Africa. This is one of the countries in the world that can offer you an eclectic mix of scenery, people, and tourist attractions.

And the hotels are as world-class as the mountain, beaches, and mesmerizing highland. The hotels in South Africa are all of a high enough standard for overseas visitors to think they’re back home. Some hotels and lodges are ideal for families; other hotels and lodges are more suited to couples or single travelers.

1. Jaci’s Tree lodge

This lodge is situated in Rustenburg – a position making it ideal for travelling to the rest of the Sadc countries such as Botswana.

2. Cape Grace hotel

So this hotel has its own little quay at the V&A Waterfront and all the rooms have the most splendid views of either Table Mountain or the harbour.

3. Phinda Private Game Reserve

This KwaZulu-Natal game reserve has 5 lodges to choose from. One of the more interesting lodges is the Forest Lodge: it has 16 glass-encased suites – all hand-built! – and they all have a private deck. All suites have a plunge pool and decks from where to watch the game.

4. Garonga Safari Camp

Are you on a honeymoon? If so then perhaps you want to have a look at this safari camp in the Limpopo province: it contains all the romance your heart desires. It isn’t a loud, forceful place; it’s a quiet, intimate sort of romance. And the night sky is to die for.

Botswana Safaris

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:45:34 +0000

The isolation, the vastness, the wildlife. Botswana is rightfully referred to as Africa’s best kept secret.

Botswana is a land-locked country located in Southern Africa. Wildlife is Botswana’s main draw as well as the fascinating culture. For culture savvy travelers, the villages of D’Kar and Xai-Xai have many offerings, including arts, crafts, and the opportunity to participate in various rituals,

Discover the country your way

It is a land of staggering beauty. The enigmatic, rugged terrain is home to the largest elephant population in the world. Enjoy inspiring scenery, rich concentrations of wildlife and breathtaking sunsets.

Botswana offers the traveler a choice of accommodation options from top class hotels, luxury lodges and safari camps, to budget guesthouses and camping grounds.

Take mokoro rides through the Okavango Delta. Discover San rock paintings at Tsodilo. Take a cruise on the Chobe River.

Discover the country your way. Whether it is by mobile safari or luxury lodge fly-in; there Safari options include classic and family safaris, Elephant-back Safari, Fly-in Safari and Mobile Camping.

Egypt Holidays

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Temples, hieroglyphs and mummies

Egypt stimulates the western imagination like few other countries. It is safe to say that Egypt is one of the most popular tourist destinations world-wide.

Highlights of an Egypt holiday are the famous archaeological sites; the Pyramids, the temples, the Citadels and ancient Mosques. Apart from visiting and seeing the ancient temples, there are adventure sports, Nile boat rides, sporting and even some nightlife.

Spend some time in Egypt

Egypt is relatively easy to enter and obtain visas for. There are three types of Egyptian visa namely; tourist, entry and transit visas. There are several international airports all of which being great entry points to the country.

The climate does vary a bit depending on where you are in the country. However, generally, the summers are hot and dry, and the winters are moderate. There is almost no rain and November through to March is the most comfortable months for visiting.

Spend some time in Egypt, step back into a magical, ancient history. Eat hot and spicy food. Sail the Nile from dusk to dawn. Egypt has a full range of accommodation options, from basic backpacker hostels to five-star resorts. A visit will not be a regrettable one.

Luxury Cruise Destinations Around Africa

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:19:46 +0000

Sail Africa

Africa is the second largest country in the world. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

More and more cruise lines are offering clients an opportunity to experience Africa and become acquainted with its culture. Consider New Years Cruise Packages for an exotic and sophisticated way to see in the New Year.

New Years Cruise Packages

Sail the seas whilst enjoying the vast number of activities on board. Activities include casino slots, live performances, discos, comedians and more.

Enjoy Panini’s and pastries around the pool. Enjoy a soothing massage and fresh fruit at the rejuvenating spa. Watch a movie under the stars and other moving picture entertainment on a giant screen.

Generally restaurants onboard organize two dinner services per day and passengers dine at allocated times. Modern cruise ships also feature one or more casual buffet-style eateries that are open 24 hours.

The Karoo

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A boundless area of desert

Eccentric little hamlets, sprawling farmsteads and historical towns are what lie ahead. The Klein Karoo is nestled between the Swartberge and the Garden Route in the Western Cape.

The Karoo is a boundless area of desert and multilayered mountains. Visitors are spoiled for choice for outdoor activities. This quiet area is renowned for its hiking, biking, and nature trails. The Karoo also offers some of the best star- gazing in the world.

Cape Town Car Hire

Cape Town Car Hire invites you to spend 3 days in the Karoo, an unforgettable road trip guaranteed.

Fossils of some of the earliest forms of life have been discovered in the Karoo. For the die-hard nature lovers, there are 235 bird species to identify and a wealth of plant life to discover.

We’d suggest visiting during one of the annual events. They include the Castle Lager Biltong Festival, the Spring Rose & Flower show, and the Bruintjieshoogte Cycle Tour.