Addo Elephant National Park and its magnificent lions

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By guest blogger Garry We all know the story of Jack and Jill. But what happened once the events of the nursery rhyme were over has been a mystery, at least until now. Well, wonder no more – Travel Africa can now reveal that Jack and Jill are alive and well, and living in Addo Elephant National Park in southern …

Soweto Cycling Tour: important insights into South Africa

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When we tell people that we have taken our children out of school for 5 months to travel through southern Africa, one of the first questions they ask is – what about school? After spending 4 hours doing a Soweto cycling tour I know the answer – they will absolutely learn more by travelling than they can ever learn in …

South Africa family holiday – 5 reasons why South Africa is the perfect destination for a fantastic family holiday

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South Africa Family holiday – After 6 family holidays in South Africa and over a year of travel on the ground, our family reckons South Africa is the perfect destination for a family holiday for the following 5 reasons: 1. Experiences that will stay with you and your kids forever Doing a safari in South Africa is a mind-blowing experience, …

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Namibia self drive tour – easy and comfortable

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Namibia self drive tour – wondrous people, places and animals Namibia is one of our favourite places and really is the absolutely perfect destination for people who love truly amazing landscapes, diverse cultures, and incredible and unusual wildlife. A Namibia self drive tour will reward the self drive traveller with unrivalled desert-scapes, rich cultures and histories, wild seascapes and cutting …