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Volunteer work with Vervet monkeys in South Africa

If the idea of working with primates in Africa then this program,where you will join a pioneering rehabilitation center in South Africa to help conserve the Vervet monkey, could be what you are looking for: The Vervet Monkey Foundation is currently home to more than 700 monkeys, most of which are Vervet’s and they are [...]

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World Cup Safari Discounts

It is still not to late to go on safari in South Africa during the World Cup You can be on a small group safari in the Kruger National Park in South Africa with your own safari guide and chef AND never miss a game as you can watch all the World Cup soccer (football) [...]

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Scuba Diving and Photographic Safaris

I recently received the following question on combining a photographic safari holiday with some scuba diving: Hi, I was wondering if you could assist us with any suggestions for our safari holiday: As I am a photographer and my girlfriend a newly qualified scuba diver, we are hoping to combine a safari with some diving. [...]

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The Outpost Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

Contemporary luxury accommodation in the remote wilderness of Kruger National Park in South Africa. Winner of numerous local and international awards, including One of Five Best Baths in the word with a View, The Outpost Safari Lodge is located in the northern region of the Kruger National park known as the Makuleke. Home to large [...]

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Mziki Trails: Bush Walks in St Lucia South Africa

The Mziki Wilderness Trails Mziki is a Zulu name for the Common Reedbuck and is also the name given to three hiking trails, or bush walks in St Lucia, South Africa. The Mziki Trails, could have been named the Ingwenya Trails or the Nyathi Trails as the Common Reedbuck is just one of the many [...]

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Family Safari at St Lucia on a Budget

Lets face it, most holidays are not cheap, especially if you are looking to go on a safari holiday in South Africa as a family. But there are some things you can do to reduce the cost and for some of the best deals around, South Africa’s fantastic National parks are hard to beat, with [...]

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Self Drive Safari Tips

Whilst I was researching for a new section on Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park in South Africa, I came across this great video (see below) posted by a couple who take the day out to visit Hluhluwe and it tells of their day as well as some advice on how to get the best out of self [...]

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City Lodge Airport Hotel in Johannesburg South Africa

On a recent trip to South Africa, we had a night to kill in Johannesburg because of an awkward connecting flight time. This could be a common problem when the World Cup hits South Africa in 2010. We decided to stay that the City Lodge Airport Hotel in Johannesburg, here is my review: Price: About [...]

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Why a Guided Game Drive Safari is Advisable

HluHluwe Elephant: 1 German Car containing Swiss Tourists: 0 A Swiss couple had a holiday experience that they will never forget, when came a little too close to an elephant on their African safari in HluHluwe Game Reserve in South Africa. For me it really illustrates the importance of going on a Safari Game Drive [...]

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2 Malaria Free Safaris in South Africa

I was born and grew up in Africa, whilst my parents house was in a “Malaria Free” area, we would often go on our holidays into the bush to places like Mana Pools on the Zambezi river or onto Lake Kariba. Both these areas have Malaria.We would always take medication and I have to say [...]

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Safari Deals: South Africa Safari

If you are wanting to go on a Safari, but need to somehow beat the crunch, I managed to find one of the best Safari Deals to South Africa: South Africa Splendour Your six day stay in South Africa will be split up between 2 nights at either the Shamwari Game Reserve, Jock Safari Lodge [...]

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