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Surfing in South Africa – Best Surf Spots and Beaches for Beginners and Pros

July 30th, 2009 by admin

Supertubes at J-Bay

South Africa has become a popular destination for surfers from all around the world. And not without reason; in South Africa you will find world class surfs, but also get a real African adventure at the same time. Here you can enjoy safaris and wildlife one day and “Super Tubes” at J-bay the next. But before you leave home you should remind yourself that South Africa is a huge country, and it can be hard to get around to all the beaches in one week! And that is why I wrote this quick introduction to the South African surf, so you can choose where to go before you go!

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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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Five Star Comfort in a Safari Tent Camp – It’s True, See the Photos!!

June 23rd, 2009 by admin

If you ever thought tent camping in Africa was for those rugged, outdoorsy people, you’ll have to think again. Africa offers the most amazing, comfortable and luxurious tent camps in the world. You can actually find five star resorts, were everybody sleeps and eats in tents! So no matter how high your standards are, you should be able to find a tent camp that exceeds all your expectations. And after you’ve done your first safari, seeing the big five from your seat in an open Land Rover, you will realize that tent safaris in Africa have found the perfect harmony between adventure and comfort. Actually, my experience is that everyone who have done this are all dying to go back.

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Why Cape Town is the Perfect Travel Destination City

June 19th, 2009 by admin

Downtown Cape Town seen from Table Mountain

Cape Town is probably my favorite city in the world. I have traveled to more than 20 countries, and visited countless cities, several of them that I will always love, like Hanoi and Bangkok, but Cape Town is just special. The weird thing is that it’s almost impossible for me to describe why. It’s just something about the feeling of the city. I can’t put my finger on one specific thing that made it so great, but I think it has to do with the mixture of a totally amazing location and scenery, combined with a huge diversity in people, cultures, architecture, history and experiences.

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South Africa 2010 – Tourism Boom for Soccer World Cup?

June 15th, 2009 by admin

Will Soccer Tourists Disturb this Peace?

On June 11th, 2010, the FIFA Soccer World Cup kicks of in South Africa, and the whole world will be watching. But even more important for people living in South Africa, is that for them it will feel like the whole world is watching from within South Africa. What I mean is: The amount of tourists flowing in to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other host cities will be enormous. Hotels, restaurants, tour companies, safari camps and even the vineyards are all bracing up for this huge event. And there is no question that money will be made, jobs created and the country’s tourism industry gets invaluable attention in the world media. But the questions I ask are:Will South Africa actually be able to pull it off and create a lasting good image of itself as a family friendly, safe and responsible travel destination? Will the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup be good for South Africa in the long run?

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Posts Tagged ‘blogsherpa’

Surfing in South Africa – Best Surf Spots and Beaches for Beginners and Pros

How You can Support African Economies by Responsible Travel

Africa’s Best Safari Game Reserves

Five Star Comfort in a Safari Tent Camp – It’s True, See the Photos!!

Why Cape Town is the Perfect Travel Destination City

South Africa 2010 – Tourism Boom for Soccer World Cup?