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Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 5
Nightlife in Cape Town
The beauty of Cape Town is that the city is as diverse as it is small, allowing you to experience an incredible variety of atmospheres in just a hop, skip and a quick cab ride.
Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 4
Wine Testing in Cape Town
Cape Town and the Cape region are famous for award winning wines and scenic vineyards which have so much character and charm about them. Many regions have perfected the art of winemaking so be sure to put together a schedule to visit the wine farms.
Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 3
Art and Culture in Cape Town
From Malaysian slaves, Dutch, English and French explorers to indigenous Khoisan people, the origins of Cape Town’s three million inhabitants are extremely diverse. Since Cape Town’s establishment as a halfway stopping point on the ‘Spice Route’ to India in the 1600’s, the centuries that followed saw an influx of explorers, settlers and colonists arriving in the ‘fairest Cape’ to live among the indigenous tribes already there.
Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 2
South Africa’s rich history dates back to some of the earliest human settlements in the world. Over 300 museums reflect this heritage in a range of places – from 18th century homes to mountain caves, from rural cultural villages to state-of-the-art urban facilities.
Experience a Journey Through South Africa Part 1
Discover why South Africa is the adventure capital of the world, why the natural beauty will leave you awe-struck and why rich cultures and wildlife will fascinate you. Let me take you on a ‘virtual’ journey through South Africa.
The following articles will cover all aspects about South Africa like culture ad heritage, tourism, entertainment and leisure, great journeys, food and wine, nature, safari and wildlife, adventure and sport.
The Unique Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos archipelago has been described as one of the most unique, scientifically important, and biologically outstanding areas on earth (UNESCO 2001). Many travellers describe their time in the islands as a life-changing experience. Organising a tour to the Galapagos Islands requires different arrangements like transfer to the mainland and cruise to the islands.
Exploring the Treasures of Madagascar
Madagascar – situated off the southeast coast of Africa – has a population of 16.9 million and the capital city is Antananarivo. The languages spoken are French and Malagasy. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world, and has been termed a “biodiversity hotspot” by ecologists, as 80% of the plant and animal species are unique to the island which is the consequence of its 80 million year isolation.
Mozambique – an Extraordinary Journey
Mozambique is located in Southern Africa. It is bordered to the North by Tanzania, to the East lies the Indian Ocean, to the South is South Africa and Swaziland and to the West is Zimbabwe and Malawi. Mozambique consists of 19 million inhabitants of whom 30% live in the urban centers of the capital city Maputo, Beira and Nampula. The indigenous groups form 99% of the population. Portuguese is the official national language, however there are over 60 languages spoken through out the country.
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