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The African Rhino- Vulnerable Despite a
Thick Skin
- We take a look at the African rhino- a huge, ungainly and not so
pretty animal that is clearly out of prehistoric times. It
however sits
pretty, amongst the big five game, and is indeed one of Africa’s most
celebrated fauna..read more info on the Africa rhino |
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The Maasai - East Africa’s Most Celebrated Indigenous Peoples
- In this
article, we pay homage to the Maasai people, who have no
rival as East Africa’s most celebrated indigenous peoples. Contemptuous
of modern
lifestyles, they are a fearless, proud, and freedom loving
people, who have always infatuated romantic westerners |
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Ethiopia - A Diamond in the
Rough
- For the traveler, this a true diamond in the rough, whose attractions
are found nowhere else in the world. In Africa, Ethiopia's
historical
pedigree is second only to that of Egypt. The biggest draw for visitors
is the rich Christian heritage, which dates back to the 4th
century |
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Hyenas, Jackals &
Wild Dogs: The Sharpest of Africa's Lesser Predators
- We look at a closer look at hyenas, jackals and African wild dogs- no
doubt the
sharpest of Africa's lesser predators. Though key players in
the ecological dynamics of the African wilds, their image has for long
been plagued with
myths, allegories and outright slander |
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The Zulu- South Africa's People of Heaven
- We take a look at the Zulu people, who are South
Africa's largest and
most famous ethnic group. They take great pride in their colourful
martial history, which played a big role in shaping southern
Africa.
The Zulu are very keen about their traditions and ostentatiously
celebrate their distinctiveness |
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Uganda- Curving a Niche in Adventure Travel
- This month, we take a look at Uganda- a country that is
increasingly
coming to the attention of travel connoisseurs as an elegant adventure
destination. Uganda has a distinctive mix of atypical montane and
lake
habitats, jungle forests, open savannah, cascading waterfalls that form
the basis of its attraction for adventure travel |
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Africa’s Birds of Prey-
Princes of the Bird World
- We take a closer look at Africa's birds of prey. Charismatic and
among the most fascinating birds to watch,
they are the princes of the
bird world. They fly faster, further, higher, and more elegantly than
other birds. |
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Etosha National Park- Namibias Top Draw Attraction
- We take a look at Etosha National
Park- Namibia top draw for
visitors. Find out why this wildlife and wilderness marvel is counted
with Africa’s best. |
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The Great Wildebeest Migration One of New Seven
Wonders of the World
- We take a closer look at the Great Wildebeest Migration, which was
recently declared one of the “New Seven
Wonders of the World” by a jury
of experts polled by ABC Television. The migration is a magnificent and
unbelievable spectacle that takes place
annually between Kenya’s Maasai
Mara and the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania |
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Cairo
- The Wonders of Time Travel
- We take a closer look at Cairo - a huge, sprawling and chaotic
metropolis that pulses with life, over
almost all the hours of day and
night. The biggest draw for visitors is the amazing abundance of
historical treasures- temples, pyramids and museums. A
visit here is in
many ways a time travel |
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The Delights of East
Africa's Swahili Coast
- We take a closer look at East Africa's Swahili Coast: an amalgam of
exotic history, ancient cultures,
and white sand tropical beaches. You
have on these ancient shores excellent places to enjoy: the sun, exotic
beaches, scuba diving, windsurfing,
golfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing,
clubbing, time travel, souvenir shopping, fine and spicy cuisines and
much more |
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Crocs: Harsh Masters of Africa’s Rivers
- We look at the crocodiles of Africa. These beasts
of ancient pedigree
reign as the supreme predators on the continents inland lakes, rivers
and wetlands. Crocs- as they are popularly known, are feared
and
despised, mainly on account of their enduring image as unforgiving and
ruthless man-eaters. But there is much more to the crocs story than
this |
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The Magic of South Africa’s Eastern Cape
- We look at South Africa’s Eastern Cape. In this unrivalled world
of
diversity, the landscape dramatically changes from semi-arid Karoo to
snow-capped mountainous ranges, and the warm waters of Indian Ocean
wash
its coastline. In-between comes lush wilderness, awesome big five
safari destinations, and a rich historic and cultural heritage |
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Mauritius- Mark Twain’s Idea of Heaven - We take a closer look at Mauritius -a petit Indian
Ocean Island that is one of the world’s
finest sun, sand and sea destinations. The American writer Mark Twain
was so enchanted by the
islands exceptional beauty that he wrote: "You
gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that
heaven was copied after
Mauritius" |
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Ngorongoro Crater- Africa's Garden of
Eden
- We look a look at Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater. The visitor here is
met with spectacular vistas, virgin forests, and Africa'
celebrated
wildlife in great variety and abundance. The beauty of the crater, the
profusion of its gifts, and the harmony of man and beast, justify
those
who refer to it as Africa's Garden of Eden |
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Chobe
-The Elephant's Promised Land
- We look at Botswana's Chobe National Park- surely the promised Land
for the elephant.
Chobe is like a diamond among rubies, being the
finest and most rewarding of Botswana's game sanctuaries. It is
renowned as Botswana's undisputed
elephant territory, being home to
about 45,000 tuskers. These elephants are massive in size, and are the
world's largest in body size |
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Hippos – Heavyweights of Africa’s
Waterworld
- We take a closer look at the hippo- a semi-aquatic mammal that is
ranked among Africa’s mega fauna. It is surpassed in
bulk only by the
elephant and white rhino, and is undoubtedly Africa’s reigning inland
water-world heavyweight |
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Sinai - In the Footsteps of Moses
- We take
a closer look at Sinai- a land made famous over millennia by
one of the Bibles iconic figures- Moses. Desolate Sinai has deceptively
little to offer,
but is actually one of Egypt’s tourist super-sites,
and a top holiday destination in the Middle East.
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The San People - Africa's Ultimate
Survivors
- Commonly referred to as the Bushman tribe, the San have amazingly
defied the Kalahari's harshness, and can even claim to have
mastered
it. It is by adapting to the Kalahari- which means ‘Great Thirst’ -
that they have earned a name for themselves as ultimate
survivors |
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The African Lion - Unmatched Charisma in the Wild
- The African lion - a magnificent, charismatic, and
awesome beast. The
largest of Africa’s big cats, it s widely respected for its reputation
as a fierce predator. The “king of
beasts” has a grand presence; it
oozes power, strength, and dignity, and for these qualities many seek
to be associated with it
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Big Game Fishing on the Kenyan
Coast: Wrestling With Giants of the Ocean
- We look at big game fishing at the Kenyan coast. The region abounds
in opportunities for big
game fishing, and every year, thousands of
deep sea sports anglers fly into the region towrestle with the princes
of the ocean. |
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A Look at Africa's Leading Airline Hubs and Airports
- We
take a look at Africa's leading
airline
hubs and airports. Africa's airport hubs play a vital role in the
global aviation sector as they
connect America to Asia, and numerous
passengers fly from Asia via Africa to get to North America! |
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The South Africa Cape Winelands: A
Celebration of Nature, Food and Wine
- Newletter info on South Africa's Cape Winelands; a region renowned
globally for its wide range of
award-winning wine farms. The Winelands'
beautiful scenery, charming people and bespoke wineries attract over
amillion tourists from around the world
annually! |
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Zambia - The Promise Unveiled
- Zambia is emerging as a popular travel destination in Africa owing to its
beautiful scenery, magnificent natural land features, and abundant African wildlife in its game parks and reserves. We take a look at some of the main
attractions in Zambia, and holiday activities to undertake while on a Zambia safari
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Alexandria and Egypt's Northern Coast
- Consisting of a 500 kilometre pristine shoreline from the resort town of Agani just west of Alexandria to the Marsa Matrouh village on the Libyan border,
Egypt's Northern Coast is a great beach holiday destination all year round
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On Safari with Samburu Warriors of Northern Kenya
- Despite a harsh desert or semi desert climate, the Northern Kenya region provides wildlife enthusiasts an unforgettable safari experience with a chance to view some very rare game animals and at the same time interact with the colorful Samburu warriors
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Africa's Most Endangered Wildlife Animals
- Read about some of Africa's most endangered wild animal species and why we need to step up conservation efforts if such animals as the cheetah, the African elephant, and the rhino are to survive the next 20 years |
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South Africa 2010 World Cup Host Cities
- In June 2010, South Africa becomes the first African country to ever host the soccer World Cup. Here we take a look at some of the cities where matches will be played, providing useful travel information.
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Exploring the Historical Sites of the Swahili Coast
- Read about famous cultural sites along the East African Coast, the home of the swahili people and gain insight into the Swahili culture and traditions. |
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Ghana - Africa's Gold Coast
- Find out why Ghana is one of the most interesting travel destination in Africa. We briefly look at the rich history of this West African country, and some of the great places to visit
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