by Abrie Coetzee | Aug 7, 2012 | Activities |
Visitors are sometimes not sure where to find attractions specifically relating to Nelson Mandela. There are, however, a number of opportunities to learn more about his life and struggles by visiting destinations in various provinces which are connected with the...
by Abrie Coetzee | Aug 1, 2012 | Destinations, Nature & Wildlife |
Johannesburg is know for its urban character, high-rise buildings and shopping malls, but there is another side of the city. Nature is never far away and the city is renowned for a wide range of natural treasures just waiting for your visit. A good starting point is...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jul 25, 2012 | Travel Talk |
For several years, France has been engaged in a series of reciprocal Seasons with its key international partners and the French Season in South Africa 2012 will be the first time that a sub-Saharan country is involved. The French Season in South Africa is a festive...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jul 13, 2012 | Activities |
On holiday in Johannesburg and desperate about what to do with the kids? There is no cause for concern. Despite being a concrete jungle, there are plenty of things to do with children: • Gold Reef City – themed around the Johannesburg gold rush in the late...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jul 5, 2012 | Travel Talk |
The NamibRand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia has been proclaimed as the continent’s first international dark-sky reserve (IDSR), meaning that it’s one of the best places on earth to star-gaze. NamibRand is a private nature reserve established to help protect and...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jul 3, 2012 | Destinations |
Cape Town is the ideal destination for kids as there’s plenty to do. The trick is to enjoy each outing to the full, rather than packing too much into a day. Morning If the weather’s perfect, pack the beach umbrella, buckets, sunscreen and hats and head for your...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jun 26, 2012 | Destinations, Travel Talk |
The Northern Tuli Game Reserve is situated in the easternmost corner of Botswana bordering Zimbabwe and South Africa at the confluence of two great rivers, the Limpopo and the Shashe. Tuli is scenically very different to the rest of Botswana, with dominant basalt...
by Abrie Coetzee | Jun 20, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
Each year during June and July, huge shoals of sardines make their way north to the waters of KwaZulu Natal. Millions of sardines spawn in the cool waters of the Agulhas Bank and move northward to the warmer waters along South Africa’s east coast. It’s not...
by SA Places | May 23, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The dugong is a large marine mammal which, spans the waters of at least 37 countries throughout the Indo-Pacific, though the majority of dugongs live in the northern waters of Australia. The dugong has a fusiform body with no dorsal fin or hind limbs, instead...
by Abrie Coetzee | May 14, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the Lammergeier, is a large solitary bird that inhabits mainly mountainous regions. It differs from other vultures in that its head is fully feathered. Like other vultures it is a scavenger, feeding mostly from...
