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South Africa National Parks
April 19, 2008
Agulhas National Park
The park lies in the far Southern part of the Africa Continent, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Oceans meet creating one of the early explorer’s feared places.
Addo National Park Safari
The park was proclaimed to protect the remaining Elephants in Addo area in 1931 since they where less than 15. At one time, it hard the largest herd in the Eastern Cape with 140 Elephants.
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrables waterfalls roars only 56 meters. The sound of the waterfalls is deafening when the Orange river is full.
The Khoi-Khoi renamed the Falls “Aukoerebis”, which means place of great noise.
Bontebok National Park
Bontabok National Park provides a real holiday destination experience inform of natural beauty and colour with doors to diverse idyllic relaxation spots and adventures.
Golden Gate Highlands National park.
Golden Gate is situated in the Free State Province in the North Eastern, 360Km South of Johannesburg. This Golden Gate highland lies in the hills that make up the base of Maluti mountains.
Karoo National Park
Karoo National park offers you a chance to experience dusk and dawn. Any traveler visiting S. Africa has to experience the colors, which illuminate the beauty of Karoo, with hope to witness the natural splendor of the country.
Knysna National Lake Area
Knysna’s holiday destination is well-known for its forest friendly people lagoon. The park provides an excellent and beautiful atmosphere for planning your gateway and well-known for its friendly people.
Kruger National Park Safari
Kruger National Park lies on the S. Africa’s border with Mozambique. The country’s low veld. In Africa, South Africa’s Kruger National Park is the oldest and biggest reserves.
Mountain Zebra National Park.
Cape mountain zebras faced extinction in the early 1930’s and a few were left in Cradock district. This led to the proclamation of Mountain Zebra National Park in July 1937, by the Trustees of the National Park’s board.
Richter’s Veld National Park.
This is a mountain desert park located in the north by Orange River curve. The terrain is undulating and rugged and differ in form of wind sculpted rock formations.
Tsitsikamma National Park (Garden Routs).
The National park is located in the middle of the Golden Route in the Southern Eastern East area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Wilderness National Park
Wilderness National Park is situated in the heart of the Garden route. Through the wilderness Nature trails and relaxing rivers are provided and also a home to King fisher species
West Coast National Park.
To protect the migratory birds that once were seen at the park and the wetland area, measures to proclaim the park area were raised in 1985.
Provinces in South Africa
April 18, 2008
Gauteng Province South Africa
Among the 9 provinces in S. Africa, Gauteng is the smallest, totalling 18810 sq km. The 3 major towns in Gauteng are; Soweto, Johannesburg, and Tshwane (Pretoria).
Eastern Cape Province
The Eastern Cape is a natural heritage ranging from evergreen Tsitsikamma forest back to rugged Bariaansk loof wilderness area, beautiful coastline & great karoo and along the coast, you can enjoy great water sport activities.
Mpumalanga Province
Despite of Mpumalanga being the first choice holiday destination in S.Africa for foreigners and local people, with a range of natural features and scenery, it is also a breath taking place covered by water falls and visiting wildlife.
KWAZULU-NATAL
FREE STATE
NORTHERN CAPE
LIMPOPO
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
WESTERN CAPE
Pocket Friendly Tours in South Africa Eased by Partnership
April 18, 2008
By a partnership between hotel group Southern Sun along with South African Tourism (SAT), traveling topically has turned out to be easier, a lot exciting, but certain of all easier on the pocket.
Catching on to the achievement of SAT’s Sho’t Left drive - encouraging South Africans to tour inside their own country - Southern Sun kicked off its SunBreaks campaign in April 2008.
The SunBreaks effort is Southern Sun’s latest stand from which to direct young, enterprising South Africans, promoting them to take shorter, more reasonable vacations, more frequently.
There are 6.2 million South Africans out in that location that have the imaginations and taste to travel, but just aren’t sure how to go about it, or whatever packages are on offer.
Addressing at the launching of the partnership on Wed, Ms Mahlaba informed BuaNews: “Value for money when travelling is one of the greatest things that encourages people to travel.
“So partnering with Southern Sun, who have such an array of hotels across the country, we now have a partner that can fulfil the needs of emerging, young, and up-and-coming South African travellers.
Discussing at the Africa Investor Tourism Awards in February, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk said foreign arrivals to Africa amounted to 846 million in 2006, mapping an extra 44 million arrivals over the closing year with the same outgrowth drawing near for 2007.
Mpumalanga Attractions, Safari to Mpumalanga
April 18, 2008
Mpumalanga’s Top ten tourist attractions.
(1). Blue swallows.
This is considered the most endangered bird in S. Africa and if you are lucky, you can spot the blue swallow in the Province of Limpopo in the nests of old sink holes ant bear holes, mine shafts or near Kaapsche hoop in Mpumalanga.
For clear sighting, visit Malawi’s Nyika plateau.
(2). Wakkerstroom
In Wakkerstroom, you can spot some of the 20 S. Africa’s 35 odd endemic species of birds in the small town of Mpumalanga with also wetland habitats and grasslands.
In summer, its when grassland species can be seen easily in their plumage breeding ground.
(3). Mac Mac Duet.
Mpumalanga’s Mac Mac Falls in Mac Mac River spreads into two and columns of water plummet side by side. For 65 metres in a gorge pool below in Mpumalanga’s magical fall.
(4). Lisbon’s Double stream.
Walk along a footpath below the fall to have spectacular views Lisbon Falls which over ½ circular rock face tumble in a double stream of 90 metres.
(5). Berlin Falls.
The Berlin Falls boasts plenty of waterfalls. Water cascades 80 metres over a cliff and below a green pool. You can get closer on the falls or a platform to have spectacular views of the falls.
(6). Cosmos Country.
The Cosmos spring flowers lie in Namagua land and west coast. However, they are also situated in South western Mpumalanga and in summer, this veld is carpeted with pink and white cosmos flowers, wild cosmos flowers usually have eight petals as a way of difference.
(7). Mpumalanga Trout.
The place Privides rivers and dams which are well-stocked with brown trout and rainbow in the area, best for fishing.
(8). Kaapse hoop.
Kaapse hoop is a village town with houses built on raised hills and rocky out crops and you cannot see them on the main road. There are few roads in Kaapsehoop and houses. The available houses in the area are wild shops. Here they sell second hand treasures. You will be out of place if you can manage to come in an old beetle.
(9). World’s oldest Rocks.
Visit Barberton, where you can imagine after seeing the 3400 million years ago rocks in place.
You can visit these Fortuna hiking trail, which hiking boasts over 100 tree species.
These rocks developed when a bacteria started to develop and later a few years, a fossil of that bacteria was found near Barberton. Its estimated to be around 3200 million years old.
(10). Songimvelo Game Reserve.
Its one of the most scenic reserves. Its less known by visitors.
The Reserve lies on the border between Swaziland and Mpumalanga in the low veld and in big game country. It provides a nine-day horse back adventures.
Be prepared for a great adventure especially if your guide is Steven Rufus since he is a white knuckle rider.
Mpumalanga Province
April 18, 2008
Despite of Mpumalanga being the first choice holiday destination in S.Africa for foreigners and local people, with a range of natural features and scenery, it is also a breath taking place covered by water falls and visiting wildlife. While for bird lovers, the Southern grass and wetland areas may be favourable.
The area’s floral attributes is diverse and for plant lovers, its an interesting place to visit. The place has a variety of waterfalls, nature reserves, hiking trails and a number of indigenous trees, with Blyde River canyon being the biggest nature reserve and this place provides spectacular views of Low veld. The Badplaas’s natural springs provide an oasis.
There is much to keep holiday makers busy.
In S. Africa, Chrissces meer is the largest fresh water lake and its home to a number of flamingos and bird variety.
Deep indolmite rocks lie Sudwala caves in the surrounding mountains where Swazi perform several cultural and traditional dances and songs. It’s a place for a visit.
The Low veld area has Gold rush towns, which include; Barberton, Graskop and Pilgrims Rest. This place was the most visited by explorers and pioneers and hence it’s worthy visiting since it gives an enjoyable look to the tourists of Ermelo, which is popular for San paintings.
Barberton is where the first stock exchange was set and Pilgrims Rest is a national monument place.
The White River offers a gateway path to one of the most comfortable villa to enjoy spectacular scenery, wildlife and Golf courses for playing golf for a memorable holiday.
In S. Africa, Dulls room and Bel fast are known as main fly fishing grounds.
In most streams and dams, its where brown tout and Rainbow are stocked.
Sable provides an excellent picturesque beauty nature in the majestic Drakensburg Escarpment Mountains., a small country town near Kruger park.
Sable offers hiking, back packing, fly fishing, mountain biking, white water rafting, abseiling, bird watching, rock climbing, horse riding and caters for large groups of families
Bungee Jumping in South Africa
April 18, 2008
Bunge jumping.
To over come the fear of Face Adrenalin is among the tasks in development of humanity.
South Africa’s Gourits is among the major Bungi sites in S. Africa.
In 1989, Face Adrenalin was introduced with the inception of Gourits River’s bridge Kiwi extreme.
Face Adrenalin since the early period, has taken the world’s popular jumping in with a variety of sport and world’s safest adventure activities.
Face Adrenalin has maintained 100% safety records, the highest in the world and with all necessary equipments.
Due to the establishment of Bloukrans Bungi jump in 1997, Bungi jumping caused great excitement worldwide.
Guinness World Records have officially organized Bloukrans as the world’s highest commercial Bungi jump at a height of 216m.
About us.
- Face Adrenalin is under SATSA members and match with all their requirements.
- Face Adrenalin is covered by a Public Insurance Liability.
- Face Adrenalin is also a researching center with new developed techniques and equipment.
This ensures up-to-date services.
- Adrenalin also has a record of 100% safety.
Some Answers to asked Questions:
- In any of the activities in Face Adrenalin, no previous experience is required.
- As our top level priority, all our products are designed for your safety.
- Some members may be forced out of Bungi jumping especially those with some medical conditions i.e. high blood pressure, heart conditions, epilepsy, back injuries or knee problems, skeletal injuries, acute pregnancy and chronic conditions.
A letter from your Doctor may be required if you suffer from the above conditions, allowing you to jump. It must be signed and chanced in for 30 days to participate in any Bungi activities.
- An indemnity Form is supposed to be signed for all jumpers.
- The Bungi jump allows no maximum age.
- Bungi jumping operates from 09h 00 to 17h 00 daily is the weather is favourable.
The original African Bungi site, 65 metrs high Gourits Bridge offers the common bridge swinging and Bungi jumping.
The 216m Blockrans bridge also offers excellent Bungi jumping and the 200m flying fox also offering Bridge walking tours ad offers some flying excitement for every one.
Bloukrans Bridge 216m.
Tours to Eastern Cape Province
April 18, 2008
Schoen maker skop along the coast is a gorgeous little seaside village in Eastern Cape, which has a variety of caves, scenic spots holiday resorts, rock pools & tidal pools for fishing.
Water sports, canoeing, wind surfing, angling, sailing & power booting can be enjoyed in swart kops River Estuary.
Also popular is Bungi Jumping. Its 100% safe and takes place in Gouritz River bridge.
From port Elizabeth, you can visit Addo Natural Elephant Park for 75km and while in here you can sport over 450 Elephants & have a chance to see other animals.
Fish caught in summer include sardine & large reef fish. Southern right whales & along with their calves can be seen from the dunes during November & May and close to the shore is the bottle nose dolphins.
The Sardinia bay covers along distance of clear coastline & crystal clear water & basically known as a Marine Reserve.
The Eastern Cape is yet a home to the Xhosa despite the colonial history. Africaans & English are spoken here and has a concentration of over 7 million people hence being the third largest populated province.
It offers direct fights to the main areas & 2 harbours a companied by a rail system and road. The place is seen as a place of growth & economic value.
The province’s climate varies considerably but remains a great holiday place for all years. 7 hours of sun is experienced a day, with winters being average & summer being hot while its much cooler in the North.
The province’s shoreline stretches from Umformvuna River (Kwazulu Natal) to the North bordering Lesotho.
The Eastern Cape today incorporates with the previously independent homelands of Tromskei & Ciskel.
Eastern Cape Province
April 18, 2008
Eastern Cape South Area.
The Eastern Cape is a natural heritage ranging from evergreen Tsitsikamma forest back to rugged Bariaansk loof wilderness area, beautiful coastline & great karoo and along the coast, you can enjoy great water sport activities along the Eastern Cape ranging from fishing, sail surfing to kloofing.
For a variety of any holidaymaker the Eastern Cape can accommodate all types ranging from African safari, relax on the beach or spot the big 5, hike through gorgeous mountain range, shopping or look out for the country’s fauna or flora. All these are done in East Cape.
The Cape is Malaria free, despite being one of the best in prehistoric art designed in rock painting.
Gauteng Tour, Gauteng Travel Tips
April 18, 2008
Its believed that Gauteng has one of the world’s best climates. Winter days are clear and crisp, while its wind free & warm during summer days. In summer there is frequent rain & in afternoon thunderstorms generally for a short time. With early morning frost, the winters are relatively dry & mild.
Its about 2degrees which Pretoria & Johannesburg differ in temperatures & of the two, Pretoria being the warmer.
Being a place of Gold, Gauteng gets the attention of big business.
The place has many museums, historic battlefields & galleries. Despite of this, its is also an entertainment playground for she has high-class restaurants music venues & shopping malls.
From Johannesburg, its 45km away 4m the human kind cradle. Living in good Sterfo kntein rural valley environment. It’s the worlds heritage site & worlds richest hominid site and its surrounded by great Palaeo anthropological sites.
The Lesedi cultural village is a multi village situated in Prestine bush held & rocky hills with red blankets & well-thatched homes lived the Xhosa & Zulu with their fighting shields, drums, straw pedi & pedi country yards & Basotho with ponces.
The major attraction is the Hartebeest sport with its stunning scenery & approximately near Pretoria & Johannesburg & it’s a recreation area of Gauteng in the North.
The dam walls are the country’s only Roman Triumphal Arch Style wall & open to all. From the times of Apartheid, Soweto is a former township. From Johannesburg its 15km away. Its 63km2 and a total of 3million people are believed to be in the area.
