Tours of Africa

SUTHERLAND, NORTHERN CAPE

2011-08-13T06:59:00.000-07:00

Observatory

SALT

Almost a stranger on my own blog! But, I'm back! Welcome to Sutherland, the Gateway to the Universe! Situated in the Small Karoo, known to be the coldest place in South Africa. This winter we have seen temperatures of -9 degrees Celsius! Sutherland is also home to the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and famous for its observatory and clean, fresh air.

The telescope is called SALT (South Africa's Largest Telescope) and cost near R200 million to construct. It is the largest, single optical telescope with a hexagonal mirror of 11m in diameter! That's one hell of a mirror! The telescope weighs in at a hefty 82 tons! Every night is star-gazing night. Doesn't matter what the weather is like!

Stargazing session are presented every night. The sessions last 2 hours where you can observe the stars and planets to your hearts delight. This can all be seen through a Celestron go-to telescope, 3x11 inch.

Apart from stargazing, Sutherland also offers hiking trails, mountain biking, visits to the museum, a night march on the ghost trail and an enjoyable, historical walk through some of the old buildings. Oh, and of course, 4x4 routes.

There are various B&B's, guest houses and a caravan park. The caravan park has got 7 stands with electricity and ablutions. Tents and bikers are welcome by the Muisbos enclosure. There you'll find a braai lapa (thatch roof), electrical plugs and surrounding lights. Most guest houses are 4* (stars!)

In contrast to the winters, the summers can be hell-hot!

Prices vary from R330 per person sharing, including breakfast. For singles, it's from R430, breakfast included.

Contact SALT tours for the stars and planets at : (023) 571 2436
Sterland Caravan Park at : 082 556 9589 OR
visit www.sutherlandinfo.co.za for more information.

Chow for now!

SINGWE RIVER LODGE

2011-04-07T04:43:00.000-07:00

Singwe River Lodge is situated near the Kruger National Park. The name Singwe means "Bushbaby" - a tiny, nocturnal primate. The vegitation found here is the African savanas, the well known Marula trees, Acacia trees and Sweat Thorn trees. The Marula tree produces a delicious yellow fruit which the elephants and baboons favour. We humans love them to, especially in the form of Marula Cream - a delicious liquor.

The game roam freely here. You can see the Big 5, visit the natural dam, waterholes and the Olifant River. You can use your own car or the lodge will arrange a vehicle with guides and trackers to take care of you.

Things to do include game drives, game viewing on the riverbank, birding, spa treatments and a fresh water swimming pool.

You can also visit The Moholoholo Wildlife Rehab Centre or The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centres where they take care of our injured and threatened wildlife.

For the more adventurous, hot air balloon safaris and micro-lighting safaris can be arranged.

Accomodation includes 3 luxury suites in the Manor House and three 1 bedroom thatched chalets on the riverside. Accomdations are fully catered for and private dinners can be arranged for those special occasions.

Rates are from R1600 - R2300 per person per day sharing. Kids under 12, sharing a room with their parents, get 50% off and kids under 2, staying with the folks, for free!

This is an ideal Winter getaway as the weather is cool and dry during this season.

Rates are subject to change at any time.

Specials are always available, so give Singwe River Lodge a call.

Contact them at : +27 082 304 4912 / 082 551 4816

Or visit www.singwe.co.za.

AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT

2011-02-09T07:51:00.000-08:00

Well, with the heat we've been having in the Cape Province, this is the ideal holiday resort to visit. Situated 23km from East London on the banks of the Kwelera River. A special place to escape to from the rat race!

Accomodations available are caravaning and camping, luxury cottages, rondawels and timber chalets. Conference facilities are also available as well as team building and adventure sports.

This is a pet friendly holiday resort, but you must first make arrangements regarding this.

Enjoy delicious meals alongside the slipway or have a drink at the bar. Go game driving where you will see a variety of antelope species and birds.

Go abseiling, paint balling, quadbike game driving or take a canoe trail. You can also enjoy a game of golf, tennis or table tennis. Go fishing! Have fun in the swimming pool, braai and the kids can have a blast at the kiddies playground.

Prices are from R500 per unit (up to 4 people)

Contact Areena Riverside Resort at (043) 734 3055 or visit www.wheretostay.co.za/areena/

A fun family resort for the young and not so young!

See you there!

BUSHCAMPS - Thaba Nkwe Bushveld Inn

2010-11-21T03:30:00.000-08:00

Part 2 of fantastic, cheap, bushcamping! The name means "Mountain of the Leopard." Situated in Thabazimbi, about 150km outside Johannesburg.

Things to do : Game viewing (various buck species, leopard, monkeys, birds, nag appies, squirrels). Horse riding, game drives, hiking, birding.

Facilities : Swimming pool, ablutions, self-catering, restaurant, bar, braai areas, security.

Rates : Wooden cabins = fm R230 p/p sharing
                 Chalettes          = fm R400 p/p sharing
                 Camping           = R50

Great family fun and cheap prices!

Contact : +27 014 772 2710
                 OR visit http://www.limpopo.placetosleep.co.za/

BUSHCAMPS (Kosi Bay & Thaba Nkwe)

2010-11-21T03:14:00.000-08:00

(I appologise for the random scattering of my photos - seems to be a technical problem I can't solve at the moment!)

Kosi

Read the Sign!

Popping in with 2 cheap quickies. First we go to Kosi Bay in the northern part of Kwa-Zulu Natal, near the Mozambican border.

*Beautiful, sandy beaches, where, from Nov. to Dec., you can watch the turtles lay their eggs!

*You can go birding, quad biking, snorkeling, saltwater fishing, fresh water fishing, diving, 4x4 driving or game drives.

Facilities include : Mnet, security, laundry, swimming pool, kids playground, pets on request, wheelchair friendly, internet, babysitting, bar and restaurant.

Kosi Challets

RATES :

Kosi Nature Reserve

Kosi Accomodation

Camping = R100

Kosi Dining

Wood cabins = from R310 p/p sharing.

CONTACT :

Kosi Bay

(035) 592 0236

http://www.greatescapes.co.za/ or

http://www.kosibaylodge.co.za/

Great place and cheap prices!

SUNCITY

2010-11-17T02:24:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I've been bad! Sorry for being gone so long. Sun City is an inter-

nationally renowned holiday resort in South Africa. Just 2 hours drive from Johannesburg.

You get to choose from 4 luxury hotels, one being the infamous Palace of the Lost City. Sun City is surrounded by the Pilanesberg National Park, so you'll get to see plenty of wild life.

This is the ideal family getaway or honeymoon hide-away. The buildings and sites are just amazing! Packaged tours can be arranged such as : Cape Town to Sun City to Zambia OR Sun City & Honeymoon Safaris OR Sun City & Madikwe Family Holiday.

Loads to do, so you or the kiddies will NEVER be bored.

*Archery, clay pigeons, golf, horse riding, elephant back rides, quad bikes

*Casinos, gourmet restaurants, sports facilities, games arcade for kids and Valley of The Waves.

*Waterworld and train rides.

Valley of The Waves is a large, man made lagoon with machine generated waves of up to 1.8m high rolling in every 90 seconds. There are also 5 thrilling flumes to choose from.

Kamp Kwena Creche is there for folks who want to break free from the kiddies for a few hours. Professional staff take care of and entertain kids from 0-12 years.

Prices are steap! Anything from R1300 p/p sharing. This includes bed and breakfast.

Summer is here, so book your place and have a blast!

Contact Sun City at : +27 021 424 1034 OR visit http://www.suncity.co.za/

Have fun and don't forget the sunscreen!

2010-10-10T02:20:00.000-07:00

The Serengeti National Park is 14 800 sq km, North- East of Tanzania. Established in 1941. Famous for their Wildebeest migration. Numbering 1.8 million. Also to view are 500 000 zebra, 3 000 rhino, lions, elephant, hyena, gazelles, buffaloe and giraffe. You'll never be bored!

Migration begins in the Ngorongoro area in Febuary. From March - May, the herds move west and north to the grassplains. Around 500 000 calves are born in this time and during the migration about 250 000 wildebeest die.

Various luxury, tented camps are available from R2 715 p/p sharing. Luxury lodges, overland camping with guides, you name it, it's there.

Take malaria meds! Credit cards, US dollars or Tanzanian shillings.

You can visit all year round. Rainy seasons are from March - April and October - November. If you enjoy wild, african thundershowers, then this is the time for you to go!

The Wildebeest migration passes through the Serengeti from September - December. This can change, depending on the rain, so consult with your tourist agency to avoid disappointments!

Enjoy the video! You can also visit http://www.go2africa.com/ or contact the Cape Town branch at : +27 021 481 4900

Chow!

AFRICAN BUSH CAMPS

2010-09-03T02:06:00.000-07:00

Remember Ernest Hemingway? Well, this is how he lived on safari. These are luxury tents with twin or double beds, en suite bathroom and views of the river on your private deck. Situated on the border of the Kruger National Park, between the Timbavati and Sabi Sands Reserves.

Comprises of 2 tented campsites, namely, Khoka Moya and Mantobeni Camp. Each have 12 tents with a thatched boma with a bar, dining room, lounge and small swimming pool.

Children's safaris and family safaris available. Enjoy morning and evening 4x4 safari trips or go on foot with experienced guides.

Wake up to the sounds of African drums! You'll be served coffee, tea or juice by waiters at your tent. What more can you ask for?

Rates : *They include accommodation, all meals, beverages, wine and activities.
               R3800 p/p/night (from October 2010 - September 2011 excluding low season)
              *Kids under 2 = free! Kids 2-12, 1/2 price.
              *March 2011 - June 2011 = R2500 p/p/p night sharing.
              *30% Deposit

Contact +27 011 341 0282 or visit www.honeyguidecamp.com

See you soon!
Bobi

HOTTENTOTS-HOLLAND NATURE RESERVE

2010-08-14T04:38:00.000-07:00

Okay, so it's a mouthful. Meaning someone similar to a bushman. Breath-taking mountain scenery, flowers and natural pools to swim in. I'd prefer Spring and Summer time to go as the weather is very unpredictable in the mountains. Spring is around the corner, but none the less, always go prepared for all kinds of weather. Don't die out there due to stupidity!

The entrance to the reserve is about 90km from Cape Town at Nuweberg, between Grabouw and Villiersdorp. You can choose accommodations in the nearby towns like Grabouw, Elgin and Caledon.
Two huts with bunks and mattresses are available on the hiking trails.

You have 42 00ha of reserve to wonder in. The reserve is an important conservation area for over 1300 recorded species of fynbos (our vegetation covering our mountains). There are 3 hiking trails to choose from, ranging from 17-24km. 12 People per permit for overnight and day trails.

*Go hiking, 4x4 trails, mountain biking or kloofing (similar to abseiling down the sides of the mountains).
*Fynbos species, various buck species, over 100 bird species and leopard can be seen.
*Nearby interests : museums, butterfly world, art galleries and wine estates.

The most amazing thing about these mountains is this : they are the southern end of a never-ending mountainous chain, which in effect, cuts the Cape off from the rest of South Africa! Amazing!

Visit http://www.sahikes.co.za/

See you there!
Bobi

NAMAKWALAND/RICHTERSVELD

2010-08-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

It's a lovely, hot, sunny winters day. So, I decided to take you to one of my old haunts I used to frequent when I was in the Navy. Boy, if the Richtersveld could talk! Shameless acts of youth and never-mind-about-tomorrows! But jeez, what fun we had! In the desert and on the Orange River. If you don't appreciate nature, if you don't like 50 degree temps in summer and if you can't see the woods for the trees, then this place is not for you!!

This is the most desolate area in Southern Africa. A beautiful, harsh landscape. Only 4x4 vehicles are permitted due to very bad roads. Contains some of the worlds richest desert flora. Over 200 bird species, shrews, bats, monkey, rare brown hyaena and aardwolf, honey badger and various antelope.

Also to view is the San rock paintings. The Richtersveld joins Namibia on the south-west side where you can visit the Fish River Canyon and the Ai-Ais hot water springs. Flowers can be viewed from June-October - depending on the rainfall.

Wheelchair accessible accomodation at Tatasberg and Ganakouriep Wilderness Parks.

Visit the Augrabies waterfall. The worlds 6th largest waterfall. This Khoi name means "place of great noise". After good rainfalls, it's astounding to see and listen to!

Go hiking, 4x4, rafting, birding, swimming. Accomodations at Senlingsdrif, Augrabies Fall, Potjiespram and many more.

Prices : Day trips = R40-R110 p/p.
Accomodation = R145-R540 p/day (pensioners discount)

Visit http://www.tatamatata.co.za/ and http://www.sanpark.org/

Chow,
Bobi

KWA-ZULU NATAL - BATTLEFIELD TOURS

2010-07-29T03:25:00.000-07:00

Hi All! Today we'll be going on a historical tour. The good old school history we used to study before everything became over-run with modern day politics and other nonsense. The 1800's history is so much more exciting. Anyhow, today we'll be visiting THE BATTLE OF THE BLOODRIVER.

Failure to negotiate the secession of land, the Boers and Zulus went to war at the Ncombe River in Kwa-Zulu Natal on 16 December 1838. 500 Boers against 10 000 Zulu impis (warriors). With great faith in God, 3000 zulus died and no boers.

Today, you can visit these grounds and see the amazing boer monument - a fort of 57 bronze-cast wagons. In December 1998, a memorial for the 3000 zulus who perished, was inaugurated by Zulu Chief, Mangosuthu Buthelezi. 16 December is now known as Reconciliation Day.

Place to stay : Zulu Wings Game Lodge. 6 Ensuite rooms, homestyle cooking and
close to all the battle sites. (Many more in and around Dundee).

Things to do : game viewing (walk/on horseback), birding, game drives (self/guided), fly fishing,

cultural tour across the Buffalo River, battlefield museums, white water rafting,

                          4x4 and quad biking.

Prices : R350 p/p/s and R410 for single p/night
              11-16 y/o - R155 p/p/p night sharing
                6-10 y/o - R95

Prices include bed and breakfast and are valid until 31 September 2010.

Contact : +27 034 212 5976 or visit http://www.zuluwings.co.za/

Chow!
Bobi

TOURS OF EGYPT

2010-07-22T04:18:00.000-07:00

Ah, land of the pharaohs, pyramids, tombs, camel rides, Nile cruises and sand! Yes, endless sand, but what an exciting place to visit! Egypt!

Visit The Valley of The Kings or King Tutankhamens tomb. Go for a swim in the Red Sea, or scuba dive. Visit the exotic spice markets and stalls where you can haggle the prices. Breathtaking sights and a rich culture.

Take a hotair balloon ride at USD229 over The Valley of The Kings or visit the Gayer-Anderson museum - house of Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson from 1935-1942.

Take a leisure cruise up the Nile or Lake Nasser. Enjoy 4 & 5 star accomodation. Vsist Damascus - the oldest city on earth or take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Jerusalem.

Tours available : Family, Private or Groups. All escorted by qualified egyptologists.

Tours are 6-17 days long and prices are from USD199 - USD2750 p/p sharing.

Visit http://www.onthegotours.com/ for loads more info and amazing photos.

See you there!
Bobi

WHITE-WATER RAFTING - ZAMBEZI

2010-07-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

Hi there, thanks for the comments on my previous blog. I really do appreciate it! I've come across something I've always wanted to do, but alas, I'm scared sh..less to say the least. Especially after watching some of these videos I'm going to give you access to. This is for the adrenaline junkies!

Don't want to go on the water? Then try one of the other activities : micro light flights over the Victoria Falls, elephant rides, gorge swinging, bungy, walk with the lions or tiger fishing.

Waters are classed Grade 5 (long, violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops - sounds like a roller coaster!)

23 Rapids in all with names like Morning Glory, Devil's Toilet Bowl, Commercial Suicide, The Mother and Oblivion! Well, with names like this, need I say more? Okay, just a little...

Expiditon packages 1-8 days, from USD100 - USD620. Best time to go, July - Febuary. Closed during April and May, depending on the rainy season.

Visit http://www.zambezi.com/ for more info, like what to take and where to go. Enough said. With this video, you'll get a taste of your adventure on the Great Zambezi :

Check you around!
Bobi

Rafting Zambezi @ rapid number 7

2010-07-14T07:32:00.000-07:00

BACKPACKERS BUSHCAMP - KWAZULU NATAL

2010-07-09T05:36:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Been gone a while with all the soccer happenings! I'm a bit tired of balls now. Money is spent and all we have left is budget tours. Today we visit one of my old haunts - Hluhluwe in Kwazulu Natal. Here you'll experience the natural bush at budget prices.

Hluhluwe Game Reserve comprises of some 96 000ha and was established in 1897. Scenic views and mountainous area with amazing bird species, vegitation and wild life.

Selfcatering tree camps, double rooms, dormitories and camping site available. Discount packages available which include accomodations, meals and activities.

Enjoy a full day safari in an open 4x4. This safari includes breakfast, lunch and drinks. The food and the views are amazing. Can be chilly in the mornings and evenings, so take something warm with you. No, not Brandy! A Jersey or jacket!

Attractions : *Emdoneni Cheetah Project, take a self guided tour or feed the big cats and take an educational tour.
*Visit the cultural villages, snake park, arts & crafts. Watch the weavers do their magic.
*Go horseriding, kayaking, scuba diving, take a boat cruise or take the self guided nature trails.

Prices are from R150 p.p. sharing - depends on where you want to sleep and what luxuries you want!

Visit this wonderful site with loads of photos, short video and more at http://www.isinkwe.co.za/

You won't regret this one, so enjoy!

Chow!
Bobi

BAVIAANSKLOOF - MAKKEDAAT CAVES

2010-06-09T03:05:00.000-07:00

WOW! WHAT A GEM! I thought Donkieskraal was fantastic, but this place is BEAUTIFUL!!

Makkedaat Cave is situated in the Baviaanskloof, 50km from Willowmore in the Eastern Cape. Not only one sleep-in cave, but also the Van Terrebert Cave, Aalwyn Bak, Dawid Bak & Dassie Bak Caves.

These are natural caves with rocky overhangs and sleep 8-10 people. Electricity, flush toilets, hot & cold water. Makkedaat Cave only sleeps 8 and has a small kitchen with a gas stove.

Meals supplied on request. You can also buy wood, bar-b-q meat and home baked bread at the Populiersbos campsite.

Van Terrebert Cave sleeps 10. Double story, self catering. Bring your own bedding for this one. The Potato Room is for rustic, overnight sleeping. So, if you get tired along the way or want an early start on the hiking trails, this is the place to sleep.

This area is also the home of the Black Eagle, various buck and amazing vegetation.

Go hiking, swimming, mountain biking (motor or self-propelled energy!), 4x4 trails, donkey cart rides and guided tours. You can also opt for an Edu-Hike with one of the local guides who'll show and teach you about the plants in the area.

The views are breathtaking. The pool dries up in the hot, dry seasons. Snow in the winter. This is the closets you'll get to Heaven! Prices are from R140 p/p upwards.

Visit www.makkedaat.co.za for more info and an AMAZING website!

Contact +27 044 934 1012 (Office hrs) OR +27 044 923 1921 (After hrs)

Chow,
Bobi

SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

2010-05-22T04:47:00.000-07:00

SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

2010-05-22T04:45:00.000-07:00

Today I have a great video for you to enjoy. Full of wildlife action on the Shamwari Game Reserve, a luxury Big 5 African Safari. Malaria free, 7 different lodges, 25 000 ha and 5 eco systems. Situated between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, along the Bushmans River.

Morning and evening game drives which last 3-4 hours. Guided walks. Hydro bath, saunas and steam rooms.

Take a gap year and work as a volunteer conservation worker. Get to know the wildlife, tracking and monitoring of the Big 5. Get some fieldguide training while you're at it.

Visit the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary. It incorporates a museum and educational facility.

Kiddies activities include visits to the sancturary, the animal hospital and the Shamwari film studio. When mom and dad want to break free, leave the kids with the reserves trained child-minders who will entertain the kids with various activities.

Book for 3 nights or more and get 10% discount. Prices are p/p sharing and vary from R3850 - R7 750. All meals, 2 game drives, certain drinks, tourism levy and 14% vat included in prices.

Toll free : 1877 354 2213 (South Africa & North America)
: +27 041 407 1000
: +44 01483 425 465 (UK & Ireland) OR
Visit www.shamwari.com

Chow!
Bobi

ZANZIBAR VACATIONS

2010-05-18T04:34:00.000-07:00

Zanzibar, the place of dreams. An archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast. It's 60 miles long and 20 miles wide of beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water.

Visit the Stone Town where you'll see the Palace Museum, the Arab Fort and Dr. Livingstones house. Take a walk through the market place where you can buy anything from fruit to souvenirs and hand crafted items.

Take a stroll through the spice plantation where you'll find cloves, nutmeg, pepper and cinamon. The cheapest place to buy spices and oils.

Visit the Jozani Natural Forest, home of the rare Red Colobus monkey or go to Ras Nungwi, a fishing village with a turtal sanctuary where they nurse injured marine animals back to health and release them back into the ocean.

Take the dolphin tour or visit Prison Island - a gaol where misbehaved slaves were sent. Here you'll also find giant tortoise and a restaurant to enjoy light meals.

Laze around on the clean beaches, go big game fishing or enjoy the various watersports available.

Specials are always available, especially for honeymooners. You can go to www.rasnungwi.com/special to get all the updates.

For info on the various lodges, prices, bookings and pre-meds that you must take, visit http://www.zanzibar.com/

Have fun in the sun!

Chow,
Bobi

OKAVANGO DELTA - BOTSWANA

2010-05-01T05:13:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Today we visit the Okavango Delta. This is the worlds largest inland water system. Starting in Angola, flowing through Namibia and ending in Botswana. She covers more than 17 000 square km!

So, you can imagine the large variety of animals (crocs, elephant, buffalo and birds) you'll get to see. Endless vegitation meandering along this beautiful water world.

The best times to visit for game views is May - October and for viewing of birds and the vegitation, November to April.

Dry and flood months are experienced, so stick to the above plan if you don't want to be disappointed!

There are 40 lodges and camps to choose from. Enjoy a leisurely canoe ride in the traditional mokoro boats to explore the vast water ways. To explore the main water ways, motor boats are used. Or go on a 4x4 game drive, night drive, walking safaris or flight safaris.

Packages available : Delta Safaris = 9-14 days

Romantic Safaris = 3-9 days

Fishing, hunting or just lazing about. Have fun and remember your pre-medications!

For more info or bookings phone : +27 021 424 1037 or visit : http://www.okavango-delta.botswana.co.za/

Chow for now!

Bobi.

ETOSHA PAN - NAMIBIA

2010-04-13T04:03:00.000-07:00

Hi to all my fellow travellers! Today we visit the Etosha Pan's in Namibia. Declared a National Park in 1907, covering 22 300km. Over 100 mamal species, over 300 bird species, reptiles, amphibian and only ONE species of fish!

Etosha means "Great White Place" due to the large mineral pan. When dry, it looks like a large salt pan. Best times to visit is May - September, otherwise you'll melt from the heat.

Three campsites are available with restaurants, shops, fuel garage and minor repairs, swimming pool and various grades of accomodations. A new camp, The Onkoshi opened in 2008. Luxury accomodations available just outside the park where you can enjoy a guided tour in the Park.

If you opt to stay in the Park itself, there are no guided tours. All self-drive. So please, don't get out of the car to admire the cute wildlife, unless you want your head taken off!

The main gate to the Park, is called Andersson Gate. You can enjoy camping, day trips, fishing, fly-in safaris, hiking, horse riding and honeymoon safaris.

Contact +264 061 256580 (Windhoek) or visit http://www.nambian.org/

Chow,
Bobi

MOZAMBIQUE - BENGUERRA, BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO

2010-04-09T05:43:00.000-07:00

Benguerra is one of Mozambique's beautiful islands by the Bazaruto Archipelago. Ideal for honeymooners! You can stay in bed - OR you can go kayaking, diving, fishing or snorkeling.

For the more romantic, you can enjoy a sunset cruise, safari picnic, beach bar-b-q with the local tribal dancers or go for a guided nightlife tour.

For a 5 day package you'll get all of the above plus you'll be picked up at the O.R. Tambo airport in Johannesburg. Fabulous accomodations, a host/butler, meals, snax, private beach dinners and beverages.

All of the above are included in the price. The price however does not include visas and airport taxes.

Remember to take your shots! Prices are from USD2820 - USD3794 per person sharing.

For the honeymoon couples, you can get accomodations for 2 from USD350 - USD850 (this is seperate from the 5 day package). Prices are subject to change.

Loads of specials are available! Like pay for 3 nights, get 1 free. All on different islands.

You can visit http://www.wildlifeafrica.co.za/ or benguerralodge@mozbookings.com for the finer details.

Contact Wildlife Africa at : +27 011 782 3410

Have fun!

Bobi

Tours of Africa: MOUNT KILIMANJARO

2010-04-07T03:04:00.000-07:00

Tours of Africa: MOUNT KILIMANJARO

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

2010-04-07T03:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to a place where dreams are made of! Isn't it stunning? Also known as the "Mountain of Mystery" due to its snowcap in Africa. She reaches 19 341ft and consists of 3 peaks which you can climb. SHIRA PEAK @ 3962m, MAWENZI PEAK @ 5149m and KIBO PEAK @ 5895m.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa on the northern side of Tanzania. She's an extinct volcanoe. In 1861, Richard Thornton was the 1st climber to attempt her, but failed.

Best times to go climbing is Jan., Feb., Sep., Oct. & December, otherwise you get to much rain and this tough tour becomes unpleasant.

Climbing Kilimanjaro can be combined with a Kenyan safari tour. Treks are 6-10 days and anything from 9-100km. Various tours are available to suite you. Prices vary and include accomodation, meals, camping equipment, climbing permit, government taxes, oxygen, salaries for guides and crew.....

You can also opt for skydiving, hotair balloon rides, horseback safaris and more. At an extra cost, you can get photos and videos of your tour.

You get a certifiate if you succesfully complete your climb. So, I suggest, unlike me, you get fit as a fiddle, plan well and enjoy the fresh air of Mount Kilimanjaro!

For more info visit http://www.kili-tanzanitesafaris.com/

Chow for now!

Bobi

GHOSTLY VACATIONS

2010-04-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to an unusual tour. Today we take the GHOST BUS TOUR!!! Tickets are from R295 p/p, which you can order at http://www.computicket.com/ or call them at +27 083 915 8000. These tours depart at various points around South Arica.

Founded by Mark Rose-Christies. He is an international historian, entertainer and scientist. He rose to fame in 1984 when he staged "Jesus Christ Superstar" in South Africa. After a horrific accident, he launched the GHOST BUS.

Take along a torch, camera and money for pub & grub. These tours are for 18 year olds and up due to alcohol and other protection laws for the inocents ears and eyes!

You'll enjoy a 4 hour tour on a luxury bus. Experience ghosts, poltergeists, visit castles, haunted rooms and cemetries - at night. OR

Have a weekend getaway at a countryside hotel with a murder dinner, illusion show, ghost tour, arts &crafts, ghostly trail and good food!

Sounds exiting! I'm facinated by the paranormal. So, be you a sceptic or be you a ghost hunter, see you there!

Visit http://www.mysteryghostbus.co.za/ for more info.

Chow,
Bobi