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Kruger Park : Planning a Camping Trip

Published on 2012-07-10 04:42:31

Nothing gets you closer to nature than pitching a tent under an Acacia tree. Listening to night fall and the awakening of the nocturnal animals makes you realize you are but a small piece of the creation. This is food for the soul. It’s no surprise then, that many people actively search for an excuse to get to the bush. I often hear comments like “The Kruger isn’t bush anymore” and “There’s too much luxury at the Kruger Park to be a true bush experience”. While both statements [..]

Augrabies Falls: Budget Camping Accommodation and Luxury Self Catering Chalets

Published on 2012-02-09 02:19:49

Whether you choose camping in a one-man tent or opt to stay in the self-catering chalets, the accommodation offered at Augrabies Falls National Park will satisfy the most discerning tourist. Augrabies Falls National Park is situated in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Being a semi- arid region, the annual rainfall is low and extreme variations of temperature occur. The rock formations surrounding the Orange River Gorge add to the already high summer (January and February) temperature [..]

Mabuasehube with an Off-Road Caravan

Published on 2012-01-02 01:23:07

As you all know from previous posts, Mabuasehube Game Reserve in Botswana, Africa,� is no place for the feint hearted. Due to the fact that there is no hotels or self-catering accommodation available, tourists must be completely self-sufficient. Yep, that translates to CAMPING! Now, if you’ve missed the previous post about the Mabuasehube Reserve that forms part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, here is a quick recap of the important facts:- 1. The reserve is unfenced. Yes, tha [..]

Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve – Attractions and Activities

Published on 2011-05-17 06:47:00

As stated in the previous post about Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve this resort in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, provides tourists on a budget holiday with many attractions and activities to occupy their time for days on end. Besides t

Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve – Location and Accommodation

Published on 2011-05-03 04:01:28

Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve in the Northern Cape provides tourists with a nice stopover between Gauteng and Namibia or the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The word ‘stopover’ is, however, not completely appropriate. You could easily spend a cou

Gariep Dam/Lake Gariep: Facts and Information

Published on 2011-01-10 07:27:57

The Gariep Dam, formerly known as the Hendrik Verwoerd Dam is the largest water reservoir in South Africa and is quickly becoming a sought after tourist destination. With several activities in the vicinity, a holiday at the Gariep Dam will never be b

Photographs for Wildlife Enthusiasts

Published on 2010-10-21 05:11:57

In a previous post I mentioned the stunning photographs taken by Morkel Erasmus, a photographer in South Africa. His blog SAFFAscapes is gaining traction and rising in popularity in both the photography and wildlife spheres. He recently got h

Pilanesberg Nature Reserve - 5 Things to Seek

Published on 2010-07-21 08:31:39

The Pilanesberg Nature Reserve resides in a volcanic crater with a diameter of 27 kilometers and is surrounded by six mountains. It is the 3rd biggest reserve in South Africa and was established in 1979. Today, tourists flock to the reser

Soccer World Cup Opening Ceremony

Published on 2010-06-11 05:45:43

I have to admit, I was one of the sceptics hoping the 2010 World Cup Soccer opening ceremony goes well, but doubting that it would. I am so glad that my hopes were confirmed and my doubts squashed. The ceremony was well planned, presented and execu

Camping Tips for Tsendze Camp in the Kruger National Park

Published on 2010-03-10 15:56:05

Tsendze is the newest addition to the rest camps in the Kruger National Park. This camp is, however, not suited for the first time camper not used to camping in the wild. The facilities at Tsendze Camp close to Mopani Rest Camp, is basic, although e

Tarred Road Between Askham and Twee Riviere

Published on 2009-12-29 03:13:00

The first time I visited the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park the road between Askham and Twee Riviere was still notorious. Reports of vehicles breaking down, corrugations shaking your teeth loose and tires being towed behind vehicles were in the order o

Wildlife Photography - 2 Must See Web Sites

Published on 2009-12-04 05:03:47

Being an amateur photographer and only dreaming of taking beautiful photo's, I stand amazed at the quality of photo's these two photographers take. The photo's on the blog of Gerry van der Walt at Photo Africa took my breath away. He recently had a

Tips for Camping in Africa - Why Campers Must Wear Shoes

Published on 2009-12-04 03:41:40

Whether you camp in places with (Kruger National Park) or without fences (Mabuasehube and most of Africa), the animals always have right of way. And not just the Big Five, all animals. That is why you should always wear proper shoes. Africa is no pl

Kgalagadi in Botswana - 5 Camping Tips for Mabuasehube

Published on 2009-11-26 05:01:46

A visit to Mabuasehube Game Reserve really is worth -while if you are a nature lover who enjoys an amount of solitude and don't mind to be cut off from civilization. To re-cap the previously stated reasons for visiting Mabuasehube: No telephone re

Where to Find Owls in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Published on 2009-11-26 05:00:39

With the December holidays approaching, many people will flock to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Bird watchers will be delighted to know that there are several spots in the park where different species of owls reside on a regular basis. Twee Rivi