Seriously the Best Hand-Picked Travel Info, Tours, Safaris, Day Trips and Places to Go & Stay for Africa
After 13 years in the travel & backpacking industry in South Africa, we’ve built a reputation for providing honest, value-for-money service. So we thought we’d share our expertise with you … and compile a selection of hand-picked places& products that we’re prepared to stake our word on. Read More
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Diving, absailing, Off road 4x4 trails, quad biking, Hiking etc -fitness and daring required;Alternative -
Spiritual retreats, mystical places, health and healing;Arts & Culture -
Art meanders, craft courses, artist gatherings and cultural experiences;Day trips -
Local flavour in and around towns/cities or regions;Food & Wine -
Cape Winelands, Fruit route, etc;Historical -
Battlefields - Boer War and Zulu war, Diamond fields, historical buildings;Overland -
Trans Africa overland - rough and ready through African States;Wildlife/Safaris -
Game viewing, bush experiences, game lodges, Kruger Park, tented safaris and more
Over 50's -
For active adventurers who'd prefer to be those who've lived a little!
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This week back in Africa
(see Forum for more)Durban ICC & Exhibition Centre
Tourism INDABA: 10 - 13 May 08
The Indaba is the largest tourism marketing event on the African calendar and one of the top ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world.
Cape Town International Convention Centre
SEXPO Cape Town 2008
SEXPO Expo is about Health, Sexuality and Lifestyle ...it encompasses all areas of adult leisure - it’s an information expo, heightening awareness about everyday health issues but most of all it’s about having a good time!
Johannesburg Zoo
702 Mother's Day Concert: Sun 11 May 08: 09h00-15h00
Enjoy a peaceful picnic while listening to the soothing sounds of the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, conducted by Richard Cock. Soloists this year are Thabo Mdluli, Sisters Sentimental and Nicholas Nicholaidis. Kids are also catered for through numerous kiddies’ activities, aside from the zoo itself! Pre-sale tickets available at the Jan Smuts Entrance.
Walter Sisulu Gardens, Roodepoort
Mother's Day Concert : Sun 11 May 08 @ 13h00 - 15h00
Get to the fabulous Botanical Gardens and enjoy the first of this year's Sappi Sunday Picnic Concerts. The season kicks off opera singer Jannie Moolman and Friends. There'll be fun for the whole family, including prizes and giveaways. The event starts at 1pm and runs through to 3pm. Entrance is R35 for adults, R25 for seniors and R20 for kids.
Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton
Mother's Day Concert : Sun 11 May 08 @ 15h00"Tomorrow Trust"are hosting this free concert to celebrate the legacy of mothers throughout the country. See some of South Africa’s leading entertainers and recording artists, including Sam Cowen as the Mistress of Ceremonies, with special performances by Vicky Sampson, Gift Gwe, the Gang of Instrumentals and Loyiso Bala and his mother.
Karkloof, KZN Midlands
CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL: 9-11 May 2008
The biggest mountain bike festival of its kind - in the scenic Karkloof Valley. Last year's event attracted 3500 - more are expected this year. There's a host of events for all enthusiasts - 20 kms, 40 kms & more ...
Johannesburg
Walking tour of 10 buildings
Take a walking tour with the Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust and learn about the province's plan to demolish 10 inner city buildings to make way for an expanded Beyers Naude Square. Read more.
See here for more Johannesburg highlights
Discover small-town South Africa
South Africa is known for its gold and diamonds, but if you want to discover its real gems, head for the small towns and villages that lie just off the beaten the track - the country's heartland...More 
and don't forget. . .
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
[“Borrowed” from a wise person].
