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Experience: The River Club, Zambia

A review of the The River Club in Livingstone, Zambia on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Spectacular views over Zambezi National Park. Personal and intimate club atmosphere. Eco-lux suites overlooking the river. Exclusive events and safari packages. Background The River Club is a 5-star award winning lodge which was voted one of … Continue reading Experience: The River Club, Zambia

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Kasane and Chobe National Park

Visiting Kasane, Botswana and discovering the vast variety of wildlife in the vicinity on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Kasane is a small city in Botswana near the “Four Corners” of Africa. It serves as a gateway to Botswana’s parks like in Chobe National Park and neighboring attractions like … Continue reading Kasane and Chobe National Park

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Experience: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, Botswana

A review of the Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa in Kasane, Botswana on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Rooms and facilities built around nature. Located on the bank of the Chobe River and near the Chobe Game Reserve. Only hotel in Kasane with a 9-hole golf course. Extremely friendly and hands-on … Continue reading Experience: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, Botswana

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Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast

Visiting the main sights of Swakopmund and exploring the Skeleton Coast on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. The fourth largest city in Namibia was started in 1892 as a German harbor. Eventually the British took over and transferred the harbor activities to Walvis Bay. The town then started to … Continue reading Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast

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Wild Madagascar

Exploring some top sights of Madagascar in 5 days including Antananarivo, Nosy Be, and Andasibe on the South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Madagascar evokes images of dancing lemurs and entertaining animals mostly from the popular movies of the same name. The world’s fourth largest island does have a unique selection … Continue reading Wild Madagascar

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Experience: Mantenga Lodge, Ezulwini

A review of the Mantenga Lodge in Ezulwini, Swaziland on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Natural setting in the Ezulwini valley with mountain views. Convenient location for tourism. Splendid restaurant. Great management and friendly staff. Experience Mantenga Lodge is surrounded by lush green woodland and magnificent mountain views. This owner run property … Continue reading Experience: Mantenga Lodge, Ezulwini

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The Kingdom of Swaziland

Driving to then entering Swaziland and exploring the major sights including the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swazi Candles, Mantenga Nature Reserve, National Museum, King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, and seeing the beginning of the annual Incwala Ceremony on The South of Africa Tour. The small African country of Swaziland is landlocked between Mozambique and South Africa. … Continue reading The Kingdom of Swaziland

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A Day in Maputo the Capital of Mozambique

On The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 countries in Africa, I take an overnight road trip to Maputo, Mozambique to explore the main sights! Maputo is a city with a turbulent past. During its Portuguese rule, it was very stable, had sufficient infrastructure and saw many tourists from around the area visiting … Continue reading A Day in Maputo the Capital of Mozambique

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Kruger National Park

Experiencing safari activities in Kruger National Park on The South of Africa Tour. Kruger is one of the most popular safari destinations and with good reason. This park started in 1898 hold a huge variety of animals including the highly sought after Big Five. Having recently visited the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater in … Continue reading Kruger National Park

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Experience: Aria Hotel Prague, Czech Republic

A review of the Aria Hotel Prague in Czech Republic on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Historic property with Baroque garden. Uniquely music themed hotel. Central Location. Rooftop terrace restaurant with great views. Wonderful staff. Experience The Aria Hotel is a destination in itself for music lovers. The 5-star hotel was once a … Continue reading Experience: Aria Hotel Prague, Czech Republic