Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Bo-Kaap is a neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, that was originally settled by freed slaves brought over by the Dutch in the 17th and 18th Century. Bo-Kaap is situated...
Archive for February, 2009
Bomb Blast in Cairo
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Tourists were hit by a bomb blast in Cairo, Egypt's capital city, today. According to a BBC report one French tourist has been confirmed killed and at least 20 more...
South Africa Safari
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009Track the big five and ride up to an elephant roadblock. TurnHere, Inc., produces Internet video for a variety of businesses across the globe including media, real estate, small businesses, travel and financial services. Our 2,000 filmmakers shoot and produce Internet videos in more than 50 countries that emotionally engage viewers with compelling, authentic stories. With deep backgrounds in me…
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China Safari: On the Trail of Beijing's Expansion in AfricaChina Safari tells the extraordinaryand largely unknownstory of the rise of China’s economic empire in Africa and how it will change the twenty-... Read More >
World Cup Tickets go on Sale
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
The 2010 Soccer World Cup will be held in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July, it's the first time the event will be held on African soil. South...
Beware of Dogs in Africa
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
When you visit any country in Africa you'll probably see a lot of stray dogs in cities, towns and villages. If you're a dog lover, the general condition of these...
Cycling Through Egypt
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Eric and Amaya have now cycled 48,536 km's through Africa and spent two years on the road. They finally reached Egypt, their final destination in Africa, and spent a couple...
Stanley Safari Lodge – Victoria Falls Livingstone Zambia
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009This beautifull lodge is perched on the hills overlooking the spray of the Victoria Falls in Zambia….
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Africa: A Biography of the Continent"Awe-inspiring . . . a masterly synthesis." --The New York Times Book Review
"Deeply penetrating, intensely thought-provoking and thoroughl... Read More >
African Safari
Sunday, February 15th, 2009Ray is in Africa, showing us what to do with a Mother in Law’s tongue, amongst other things……
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A History of South Africa, Third EditionA leading scholar of South Africa provides a fresh and penetrating exploration of that country's history, from the earliest known human inhabitation... Read More >
Safari At Impodimo
Thursday, February 12th, 2009This great video was sent to Beckson, the guide featured in the video, as a thank you for the great safari. The Safari took place in February 2008 and was over 4 nights. This is typical of such a stay, and gives people an idea of what can be expected, although a kill is not guaranteed….
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White Hunters:The Golden Age of African SafarisEast Africa affects our imagination like few other places: The sight of a charging rhino goes directly to the heart; the limitless landscape of bony h... Read More >
March Festivals and Events in Africa
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
One of the most grueling marathons in the world will take place in Morocco at the end March. Competitors run for about 6 days (some take 7) covering a distance...
Zambia Safari 2007
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Visiting friends in Lusaka we took 2 safaris, one at Zambezi and Kafue rivers, one at Chobe in Botswana….
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Eight Days in Africa: The Story of an African SafariEight Days in Africa is the story of the author's first African safari. It's the culmination of a lifelong dream. But it's more than just the story ... Read More >
Kenya Safari 2007
Sunday, February 8th, 2009Safari holiday in Kenya with Clare and new friends!…
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The First Footsteps In East AfricaBy the side of the camels ride my three attendants, the pink of Somali fashion. Their frizzled wigs are radiant with grease; their Tobes are splendidl... Read More >
Chobe Safari Lodge
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Chobe Safari Lodge movie Short movie on the accommodation and activities avalible in The Chobe National Park…
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The First Footsteps In East AfricaBy the side of the camels ride my three attendants, the pink of Somali fashion. Their frizzled wigs are radiant with grease; their Tobes are splendidl... Read More >
Mali in Pictures
Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Mali is an incredibly culturally rich country in West Africa. From mysterious Timbuktu, to the Bandiagara cliffs in the Dogon Region, Mali is a unique destination. Mali's traditional cultural festivals...
PomPom Safari Lodge
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta Botswana Safari Lodge…
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Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to CapetownIn the travel-writing tradition that made Paul Theroux"s reputation, Dark Star Safari is a rich and insightful book whose itinerary is Africa, from Ca... Read More >
