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African
Postlude - Out of Africa by Thomas Schueneman
I will begin this postlude
with the end of my prelude; “The only thing I feel certain of is that whatever
words I can muster, or images on film I produce; they will serve but poor
justice to the vibrant reality that awaits and tolerates my observation.” |
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Hire
a car and see more of South Africa by Andrew Regan
As winter looms on the horizon,
the long haul holiday market springs into life offering sun and heat in
the southern hemisphere. From the cosmopolitan offerings of Cape Town and
Johannesburg to the wilderness of the Kruger National Park to the rugged
Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines, South Africa has plenty to offer
the holiday maker this winter... |
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South
Africa - Basic Overview by Laurence Marks
South Africa was once divided
into two British Colonies, namely the Colony of Natal and the Cape Colony,
and two "Boer" Afrikaner Republics, namely the Orange Free State and the
Transvaal.... |
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South
African Travel: From Backcountry to Metropolis byurlreader
South Africa has so much
variety to offer visitors that it is difficult to define in a few words.
One can travel from isolated bushveldt to cosmopolitan city in a few hours.
A safari can be followed by a visit to the spectacular coast and on to
the magnificent Drakensburg mountain range.... |
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Surgery
Tours - South Africa by Elsabe Brits
First-World medical services
at Third-World prices - the cosmetic and medical "tours" foreigners take
to South Africa are growing annually at a phenomenal rate. ... |
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The
Cast of Culture in South Africa by: Gregory Hudson
... given the nature
of the culture in South Africa, your attention could swiftly switch to
a small boy gallantly escorting herds of cattle, end to end, over a rainbow-like
walkway crossing one of the largest and busiest highways in South Africa... |
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Tour
South Africa by Laurence Marks
Only 13 odd years ago, South
Africa appear on the world stage on a daily basis, unfortunately it was
all negative publicity and rightly so. South Africa was in the process
of major changes from the old "Apartheid Regime" to the new democratically
elected government, the government that is still in power today... |
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Travel
To South Africa: Modern Nation, Ancient Origin by Frank
Johnson
South Africa is an extraordinarily
unique sub-Saharan African nation jutting formidably - for sailors who
have planned to round its cape - into the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at
the southernmost top of Africa... |
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What's
To Know Before Taking An African Safari by Dean Caporella
In Swahili, the word safari
means journey and is mainly aimed at hunting and exploring. Nowadays, however,
the word safari is generally associated with adventure and the discovery
of habitats and wildlife of the African land... |
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| Eastern
Cape |
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Eastern
Cape Province Travel Tips South Africa by Gerald Crawford Stellenbosch
South Africa
Welcome to the Eastern Cape
South Africa. Where else can you surf the worlds biggest waves, ski down
the only snow slopes in Africa, go on a `big seven safari, visit the birthplace
of Nelson Mandela and bungee the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere?
The Eastern Cape, of course! |
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Route and Addo Elephant Park |
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Addo
Elephant National Park - Information
Addo Elephant National Park
is an elephant park situated close to Port Elizabeth in South Africa and
is recognized as one of the country's twenty national parks. The
original section of the park was founded in 1931 in order to provide a
sanctuary for the eleven remaining elephants in the area.... |
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Happy
Holidays on the Glorious Garden Route by Darren Ravens
South Africa's Garden Route
is one of the country's most popular holiday destinations. This scenic
region finds itself nestled between the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua Mountains
and the Indian Ocean. Stretching along the charming south eastern coast,
the Garden Route is a montage of mysterious forests, picture-perfect lakes,
pristine wetlands and immaculate beaches. It is a fascinatingly diverse
landscape, blessed with a temperate climate, making it a great place to
explore all year round.... |
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Mossel
Bay - a Small Harbour Town with a Lot of Muscle! by: Gregory
Hudson
Named “Mossel Bay” by the
famous Dutch navigator Paulus van Caerdon, whose crew consumed huge amounts
of tasty molluscs after landing here in 1601. Today, this coastal town's
famous muscles are prized by connoisseurs around the world, but Mossel
Bay has other tasty treats just waiting to be discovered... |
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Travel
Destinations on Africa's West Cape: Knysna
By: Marcela Devivo
Knysna is a lovely area
located on Africa's 'Garden Route.' The garden route is one of Africa's
main locations for travelers and stretches along South Africa's Coast.
Knysna is located between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean.
Knysna's name is thought to derive from the Khio word for 'straight down.'
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Swellendam,
One Of South Africa's Best Kept Secrets by Hetty Beekhoven
Swellendam, South Africa's
third oldest town is nestling at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and
has much to offer visitors who have an interest in history, nature, outdoor
activities and art. Swellendam is ideally situated halfway between Cape
Town and George and is therefore an ideal stop over for tourists.... |
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| Kruger
National Park |
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Kruger
National Park - A Guide by Stephanie Bayliss
The Kruger National Park
is an incredible expanse of wilderness, being home to a vast array of wildlife;
from the big five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino) to the smallest
of animals and birds.... |
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| Kwazulu-Natal |
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KwaZulu-Natal-
Shaka's Heaven on Earth by Andrew Muigai
The remarkable diversity
of attractions of the KwaZulu-Natal region is unsurpassed in South Africa.
It encompasses the splendid Drakensburg Mountains, sublime subtropical
beaches, top rated nature and game reserves, historic battlefields, rolling
green hills of the Natal Midlands and the city of Durban. |
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Midlands
Meander Diaries: Karkloof Canopy Tours In Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
by Brian Kemp
They call this an eco-experience.
But a Karkloof Canopy Tour on the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu Natal is
more than that. This is adventure. This is adrenalin. This is like your
first time on a red or a black ski slope. You're thinking, "This is too
fast. This is too dangerous. I'm gonna die"... |
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St.
Lucia - South Africa's Jurassic paradise by Barbara Ulmi
Land of ripe bananas, soft
avocado pears, and sweet coconuts. Land of roaming elephant herds, sun
basking hippos and snapping crocodiles - the Elephant Coast in KwaZulu
Natal, embraced by the warm Indian Ocean, the Umfolozi River in the south
and Mozambique in the north, is one of South Africa's most beautiful and
unspoilt areas... |
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| Northern
Cape Province - Kimberley |
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Conflict
Diamonds And The Kimberley Process by John Pollard
As the world's most concentrated,
portable and anonymous form of wealth, diamonds make an ideal vehicle to
launder money from and raise money for criminal and terrorist operations.
Throughout the 1990s, murderous rebel factions in Angola and Sierra Leone
used their country's diamond riches to buy arms and wage war against legitimate
governments... |
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Kimberley
- a diamond in the wilderness! by Suzanne Whitby
On the border of the Northern
Cape and Free State, 177km west of Bloemfontein, lies Kimberley, the capital
of the of the Northern Cape. When you think of Kimberley and its Diamond
fields, it is easy to imagine a wonderland of romance and riches... |
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| Overberg
(Western Cape) |
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Hermanus
- A Nature Enthusiast's Paradise by Sarah Manners
Hermanus is a coastal town
located less than an hour's drive from Cape Town and is an extremely popular
holiday destination amongst both domestic and international tourists. Hermanus
is known as the "heart of the Whale Coast" and is recognised by World Wildlife
Fund as the best land-based whale watching area in the world.... |
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| Western
Cape and Cape Town |
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Exploring
the Cape Peninsula by Barbara Ulmi
What better way to celebrate
the arrival of winter in the southern hemisphere than by touring the beautifully
diverse Cape Peninsula, during the mild month of June.... |
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Cultural
Diversity of Cape Town's Townships and Malay Quarter by
Bronwen E. Roberts
Cape Town is a place of
consummate beauty, but behind the façade of Table Mountain is a
complex culture. |
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Guguletu,
mfethu, is a truly South African experience by Tamara Toti
If you want the real kasi
(township) experience and you want to feel the spirit of true ubuntu (kind-heartedness)
among South African people, then mfethu (my friend), you have to visit
Guguletu... |
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Info
About Cape Town by Nicole Martin
It’s been said so many times
it’s almost a cliché – but like most clichés it’s perfectly
true - Cape Town is ‘one of the most beautiful cities in the world’.... |
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Stirring
Up Cape Town's City Bowl by: Gregory Hudson
For the discerning traveller
to the Cape who would like to explore Cape Town's City Bowl, here are a
few suggestions. Remember, Cape Town bears two distinct faces, a mask worn
by day and a mask worn by night. Whichever one you choose, this article
will provide you with a few hints on how, when and where to explore the
city bowl, whether by day or by night. |
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| Western
Cape Winelands: |
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A
Guide to South Africa's Winelands by Kobus van der Merwe
In 1652 the Dutch East India
company establishment a refreshment station at the Cape of Good Hope aiming
to provide fresh food to the company's fleet on voyages to India and surrounding
areas. As a result of this trading station South Africa now boasts a flourishing
wine industry and colourful, multi-cultural nation... |
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A
Wine Drenched Tour Along The Red Route of Paarl, South Africa
by Gregory Hudson
The wine tradition in Paarl
is older than the roots of the aging Oak Trees that line its Cape Dutch
streets. The first European settlers arrived at the Cape of Good Hope in
1652, planting the seeds that solidified the Cape's reputation as a wine
growing heaven.... |
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Experience
the beauty of the Stellenbosch Winelands by Sarah Manners
Stellenbosch is home to
the oldest and most acclaimed wineland regions in South Africa. Conveniently
located 40km east of Cape Town it is the perfect destination for a day
trip, a weekend break or a holiday getaway... |
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