March 2012 | News | Scott Dunn

South Africa's Eastern Cape is a superb place to visit

Written on 30 March 2012

The diverse landscape that characterises the Eastern Cape makes it a fantastic place to visit all year round.

One side of the region is covered in desert, while the opposite end is full of lush greenery. The area also boasts South Africa's only ski slope, which is the most striking example of the Eastern Cape's varied terrain....

Benguerra Lodge nominated for World Travel Award

Written on 30 March 2012

Top quality hotels and lodges continue to spring up across Mozambique, which is arguably the finest beach holiday destination in Africa.

As well as the mainland, there are plenty of gorgeous islands just off the coast of the nation and these are providing travellers with the ultimate relaxing break....

See a traditional Zulu festival in South Africa

Written on 29 March 2012

Date of event: 8th September 2012

The KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa is characterised by its sublime natural beauty, with the area boasting some of the most stunning mountains and coastline anywhere on the continent.

It is also a haven for people who take a great interest in history and those who like to explore different cultures. Two of the more notable sites in the area are Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana - which were two of the most famous battlefields in the South African wars....

Victoria Falls lined up for award

Written on 29 March 2012

Few places around the world are able to compete with The Victoria Falls when it comes to providing astonishing views.

The waterfall is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and the spray can be seen for miles around.
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Amman to hold concert in honour of iconic Arab singer

Written on 29 March 2012

Date of event: 2nd April 2012

Abdel Halim Hafez was one of the most famous Arab singers of his era and the performer is still held in high esteem throughout the Middle East and north Africa.

Although he was born in Egypt, his work touched the people of Jordan and by the time he died at the age of 48 in 1977, he had written more than 260 songs....

Madikwe Game Reserve 'is one of the largest in Africa'

Written on 28 March 2012

The Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the largest in Africa and is an ideal starting point if you are planning your first luxury safari in South Africa...

South African cities nominated for World Travel Awards

Written on 28 March 2012

The World Travel Awards were set up in 1993 with the intention of rewarding excellence in the tourism sector.

Now in their 19th year, the annual prize giving is seen as a major honour for destinations and resorts that manage to scoop an accolade....

National parks nominated for prestigious award

Written on 28 March 2012

Africa's plethora of national parks and game reserves remain hugely popular among travellers and two of the continent's most famous places have been nominated for a prestigious award.

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is perhaps the most iconic destination in Africa thanks to the huge array of wildlife that live in the area....

World's most beautiful game reserves are in Botswana

Written on 27 March 2012

The first thing that people look for when booking a safari trip is which country will provide the most frequent sightings of rare and exotic wildlife.

However, with so many places throughout Africa offering exceptional animal spotting opportunities, game reserves and national parks need a little bit extra to attract travellers....

Experience the relaxed atmosphere of Maputo

Written on 27 March 2012

Experience the relaxed atmosphere in Maputo

In terms of fantastic holiday destinations, it seems that Mozambique is one of Africa's best kept secrets.

The country normally gets overlooked by people who want to embark on an African tour, with areas such as Tanzania, South Africa and Botswana often proving most popular....