If you are planning a holiday then it is vital to arrange your travel in advance. Not only can this give you peace of mind that everything is booked but it can also mean you save money on the travel by booking in advance. If booking flights, check times and days when booking as often travelling in the middle of the night or early hours of the morning or flying mid week can save you money. Leaving transfers to and from the airport until the last minute can prove costly and may also eat up valuable time when away. DoContinue Reading…
Becoming a conservation volunteer in Africa
Africa is a beautiful place and it a popular destination for thousands of tourists year upon year, especially for safari trips. With so many tourists flocking to this country year after year and with hunting still a very popular sport, it is no wonder than the country is crying out for volunteers to help maintain and improve the conservation areas. As the great Nelson Mandela once said: “Ultimately conservation is about people. If you don’t have sustainable development around these (wildlife) parks, then the people will have no interest in them, and the parks will not survive”. As a conservationContinue Reading…
Family safaris
A family safari holiday can be a great way for children to learn about different cultures and encounter many different species of animals and birds. It is also extremely fun and adventurous and will make fantastic memories for years to come. To make the most out of your safari holiday you need to book with an agent that will take the time to plan a bespoke trip based around what the family enjoys to do and also the ages of the children and what would be appropriate. Often it is not suitable to book a safari where children are expectedContinue Reading…
Tourism in South Africa set to recover
Tourism has said to be hopefully that their tourism industries will once again bloom over the coming months and years with changes to the strict visa system due to come in to enforcement. With health risks an issue for many travellers plus the added hassle of the strict document and visa checks, South Africa suffered last year, trying to attract tourists to its country. This year is said to be a different story, with Minister Derek Haneko speaking in Cape Town, happy with the progress of tourism. In January this year (2016), South Africa saw an increase in tourism byContinue Reading…
Gap year in Africa
Africa has a wide range of activities and experiences for people of all ages and interests. An African safari holiday can make memories that last for a lifetime, but knowing that you have also helped the local community is priceless. If you are planning on taking a gap year out of education or work then why not look in to going as a volunteer to Africa. Africa has the second largest population in the world and they are often in need of people willing to assist them in roles in education, wildlife conservation, healthcare and also teaching. Often you areContinue Reading…