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Where to see Penguins? -In South Africa of course..

September 21st, 2009 by admin

Where to See Penguins in South Africa?

Did you know that you can see Penguins in South Africa? Nobody will be surprised if you tell them that you saw a lion or an elephant on your safari in Africa, but if you show them pictures of penguins their eyes might widen a bit. Penguins in Africa? Where? How? Well, continue reading and I will tell you where to see penguins in South Africa and I will show you videos of their rude behavior!

Where Can I See Penguins in South Africa?

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6 Africa Travel Tips

September 16th, 2009 by admin

I decided to make a list of 6 Africa travel tips that I believe will make your trip to Africa even better! The list is based on my personal experience and knowledge, and I encourage everybody who are backpacking or going on tours in Africa to use their own travel skills and common sense, rather than base your luck on a few tips found on the internet. However, sometimes it can be very helpful to learn from other travelers and the tips they share.

My 6 Africa Travel Tips:

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Tofo – A Backpacker’s Beach Paradise in Mozambique

September 2nd, 2009 by Hakon Kavli

I thought it was time to share a little secret with all of our readers. It is my favorite beach in Africa. It is not overly crowded, but it still has enough people to share the fun with. It’s not great for surfing, but the place is so relaxed that you won’t even feel like surfing in the first place. It is just perfect for what I think a beach in Mozambique should be used for: Forgetting about your regular life and just relax and have fun with friends and other backpackers. The beach is called Tofo, and is located a good day’s drive north of Maputo.

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The Truth About Crime and Safety for Travel in Africa

August 13th, 2009 by admin

There are a few things to consider when choosing the destination for your summer vacation. Safety is one of them. And surprisingly, safety seems to be a greatly subjective topic. Everybody agrees that the Grand Canyon is stunning (include me, and I haven’t even been there), or that Norway’s fjords are beautiful. But if you ask a person if travel in Africa is safe, you will get a lot of different answers. A racist old Afrikaaner in Jo’burg might say that it’s a hell hole. The identical guy in Texas would agree. But ask a backpacker who has hitchhiked through ten countries in Africa all alone, and he might say it’s as safe as his own home town in Canada. Personally I would avoid giving a clear answer to the question, but stupidly I have already claimed in the headline that I am in possession of the truth. So now that you have already started reading, I will tell you what I really meant; “Here is what I personally think is the truth about crime and safety for travelers in Africa”.

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8 Useful Items to Bring when Traveling to Africa – by KerDowney

July 27th, 2009 by KerDowney

Bring Binoculars for Bird watching!

Packing for an African trip can be stressful if you have never traveled there before. It’s a good idea to speak with your travel company or guides before you pack and ask them what they recommend to bring. Remember, not all regions of Africa are the same so it is best to ask someone with knowledge and experience.

Be very critical of the items and amount you pack. You will either thank or hate yourself later. You can usually find anything you need in most parts of Africa so be honest with yourself as to whether you truly need what you plan to bring.

Below are several useful items recommended to bring with you to Africa that have proven themselves useful. If you have traveled to Africa before and would like to add your tips on useful things to bring, please leave a comment with your suggestions!

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How to Travel Africa on a Budget

July 22nd, 2009 by admin

Make Your Safari Affordable! Photo: Martin Clay

Travel in Africa, especially safaris, can often be very expensive, but here is a quick guide to help you budget and reduce the costs of your Africa vacation. This guide is not for you who prefer luxurious resorts, marble hot tubs and air conditioned Land Rovers. Well, we all might prefer that, but this is a guide for you who just can’t afford it. There are plenty of ways to cut the costs of your African safari, you just have to be willing to be roughing it a little bit, and maybe step out of your own comfort zone a couple of times. But even though your vacation might not be as relaxing and luxurious as you had dreamed off, it will definitely be adventurous, exciting and full of unique experiences!

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How You can Support African Economies by Responsible Travel

July 6th, 2009 by admin

For several African countries, travel and tourism is one of their largest industries and source of income. This means that when you travel in Africa, you have a great impact on the host population’s life and the local community’s economy. It is therefore important that you pay extra attention to what choices you have and what decisions you make. The main question is: What can you do to make sure that the money you spend at your destination actually stays there and pays off as much as possible for the local population? How can you support the African economies by traveling responsibly?

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Africa’s Best Safari Game Reserves

June 26th, 2009 by admin

Leopards are hard to spot without the help from an experienced Safari Guide

If you are thinking about going on a safari in an African game reserve or national park, you should take a quick read through this article first. Africa has too many parks for anyone to really explore them all in a life time. So that means that you have to choose the best reserve for you and your needs and interests. Each park has it’s own strength and weakness, some are great for bird watching, some for gorilla trekking, some for lions and some for rhinos. You won’t find them all in one safari. Unless you’re extremely lucky. So here is a short guide to help you find the best African Safari National Parks and Game Reserves.

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Africa Nature Reserves

June 25th, 2009 by KerDowney

Elephants in Botswana

Do you dream of traveling to Africa to experience an entirely different world than the one you know? Africa is an absolutely magical place, but is so large, choosing the perfect place to travel to can seem like an impossible assignment. Always wanted to travel to a nature or game reserve to see some of Africa’s famous animal species? Here are a few of the amazing parks and reserves in southern Africa:

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Where to see Penguins? -In South Africa of course..

Where Can I See Penguins in South Africa?

6 Africa Travel Tips

My 6 Africa Travel Tips:

Tofo – A Backpacker’s Beach Paradise in Mozambique

The Truth About Crime and Safety for Travel in Africa

8 Useful Items to Bring when Traveling to Africa – by KerDowney

How to Travel Africa on a Budget

How You can Support African Economies by Responsible Travel

Africa’s Best Safari Game Reserves

Africa Nature Reserves