by Abrie Coetzee | Dec 8, 2011 | Nature & Wildlife |
From lions in Kenya to snow leopards in the Himalaya, the big cats of the world need help. Lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, and other top felines are quickly disappearing, all victims of habitat loss and degradation as well as conflicts with humans. The...
by Abrie Coetzee | Dec 2, 2011 | Activities |
There are thousands of wildlife destinations on the African continent, but few of them offer visitors an authentic wilderness experience. Staying in a rustic, primitive camp and experiencing the African bush on foot, is much closer to the ultimate wilderness...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 30, 2011 | Destinations |
Escape on a late afternoon train journey amidst the untamed natural Zambian bushveld on the The Royal Livingstone Express; a unique dining experience combining the luxury of the Royal Livingstone Hotel with the charm of rail travel. The train is an all inclusive...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 28, 2011 | Activities |
The Red Location is one of the oldest settled black townships of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) and derives its name from a series of corrugated iron barrack buildings, which are rusted a deep red colour. Building materials for the sheds stem from the First South...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 23, 2011 | Nature & Wildlife |
The questions is often asked when is the best time to go on safari. It depends on which African country you’ll be visiting, but in Southern Africa it is normally during the drier months – from about April to October. During the raining season the animals...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 16, 2011 | Activities |
Located just 8 km beyond Plettenberg Bay on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth, Keurbooms Nature Reserve is a place of tranquil water and coastal forest – a cool place to spend your summer holiday. The best way to explore the reserve is by canoe on the 7 km Whiskey Creek...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 15, 2011 | Destinations |
Anysberg Nature Reserve (near Laingsburg in the Karoo) is a great place to escape the stresses of city life. It’s off the beaten track, not close to any noisy roads and has a lot to offer. Since there are no dangerous predators, visitors are free to head into the...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 14, 2011 | Destinations |
The V&A Waterfrontis an historic landmark and one of Africa’s most visited cultural destinations. The oldest natural working harbor in South Africa with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it offers an array of cosmopolitan experiences ranging from tourism...
by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 9, 2011 | Activities |
Whales spend most of their lives in cold water, but when breeding they tend to migrate to shallow and warmer waters. The most common whales species in the African waters, are the Humpback and the Southern Right whale and can be seen from September usually up to the...
by SA Places | Nov 8, 2011 | Travel Talk |
The primary objective of the Project is to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in science, engineering, technology and maths – by demonstrating how they can be harnessed to achieve the seemingly impossible, such as the BLOODHOUND 1600 kph (1,000 mph)...
