South Africa Safari

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  • Booking Hotels for large events

    “We’re going to see the most famous person in the world talk about how you can make money simply by being awake!” your friend says, excitedly. The only downside is it is in the middle of nowhere, it turns out that this famous person is quite the recluse. So you book the tickets, pay for them and decide that to cover this three day workshop you will need somewhere to stay. Unfortunately there are also five hundred other people going, all with the same idea as you. You will need to find somewhere to stay; but local hotels and bed and breakfasts will know about the event. You are about to encounter a few hiccups.

    The first thing is the sheer competition of people for places; you need to book early and you need to book smart. It is a hassle, for sure, but it is one of the two main areas that people struggle in this situation. The second one is the price. Prepare to be asked to pay over the odds for a hotel; knowing that the demand is there you will see rates skyrocket well beyond their normal price.

  • Yoga on the beaches of the world

    It’s rare that I’ll tell you personal stories about myself on this blog but on this occasion I will. Well, it’s more of a personal dream. Late last year I made a new friend who has travelled the world delivering children; it’s an inspiring story, and she is an amazing person. Since then we’ve talked a lot about travel; the places we might go, the things we might see. One of the things we talked about, since it is something she has never done is yoga.

    We looked at photographs, looked at places and countries and thought a lot about the yoga on the beaches. We talked about how picturesque it would be, how healthy we would feel and what an amazing experience it would all be for us. It inspired to tell you all; just go for it. Do yoga on a beach, travel the world; who cares? You only get one shot at this life!

     

  • South Africa: A Sporting Holiday

    There are many fantastic and amazing reasons to visit the beautiful country of South Africa. The climate is perfect, the vistas and landscapes are out of this world and the local culture, despite having some recent bad press, is extremely unique. But one reason that many people forget about South Africa when considering a holiday is its wonderful sporting heritage.

    South Africa number among the best in the world at Rugby; certainly among the top 3 sides currently playing the game. They also can pride themselves on being one of the top 3 sides in the world of Test cricket, the second best side in the one day format of the game and the best side in T20 – the game’s shortest format. A holiday to South Africa wouldn’t be complete without a visit to some of the country’s amazing stadia to soak in some of the amazing sporting culture in the country.

  • Amazing facts about the animals on an African Safari

    If you are lucky enough to ever get the opportunity to go on an African Safari holiday then you should grab it with both hands. People are not over reacting when they say it’s a once in a life time experience.

    You can expect to see some of the world’s most beautiful animals and often a few endangered species too. Below I have come up with a few fun facts about some of the animals that you will come across whilst on your safari holiday.

    Elephants – These mammals are said to be Africans smartest. They have an amazing memory and huge learning ability. They often take on the responsibility for looking after another elephants young and also do get sad and mourn the loss of a loved one.

    Lions – Lions do not only live in Africa but that you can also they can also be seen in parts of India. Quite a while back you could also expect to find them in parts of South East of Europe.

  • Is South Africa right for a beach holiday?

    South Africa is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. From the unspoiled coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape’s well-known Wild Coast, from the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun kissed Camps Bay in the Western Cape … when it comes to beautiful beaches, South Africa is definitely in the running for having some of the best.

    Once on the beaches in South Africa there is a wealth of activities to do such as hiking around the coastal routes, scuba diving, water sports and joining in with local events that are held there.

    South Africa may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about a summer holiday, but with the weather pretty much guaranteed, it should definitely be on everyone’s list of places to visit.

    The country also boasts a huge amount of history that can be enjoyed and admired by people of all ages.