South Africa is a spectacular place to visit – the culture is unique, and the scenery is beautiful, with lots of wildlife that you will not find in other places.  South Africa can be a daunting place to plan a trip to, but hopefully these travel tips will help you truly appreciate the continent.

Visiting South Africa

One of the most important South Africa travel tips is deciding when to go. The best time to visit South Africa is in the winter, when it is cooler and more arid – making it outdoor activities more comfortable.  By comparison, the summer attracts many more people, who are taking advantage of school vacation time.  A summer trip will be very hot, and very crowded. Read more

During the first half of the year, South Africa is a very busy tourist destination. For discount travelers, the months of June through to December are the best time to consider visiting – there are many discount airfares to Johannesburg available, as the majority of tourists prefer to avoid the rains that fall during the winter.

When ever searching for discount airfare to Johannesburg, there are a few basic ideas to keep in mind.  First is that all flights are less expensive when traveling during the week, generally Monday through Thursday.  Read more

For the ultimate in vacation adventure plan an african safari holiday in South Africa Kruger Safari.  This safari is not for the faint of heart. Ann Marier highlights what to expect in the article below.

Title: A South Africa Kruger Safari Combines Excitement With Luxury

Author: Ann Marier

Kruger National Park is located in South Africa, and is considered one of the best game sanctuaries in all of Africa. This park is the home to 130 different mammals, 114 reptile species, and 468 various types of birds. While staying in someof the most luxurious and stylish accommodations in the country, you stand a very good chance of seeing each of what is considered the "big five": lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and
rhino. Read more

The best place to see a lion is not in the zoo, but in his natural habitat. Here are four top locations to see the King of the jungle on an [tag-tec]african safari[/tag-tec] .

Title: Where To See The African Lion On Safari - Our Top Tips For 2007!

Author: Dean Caporella

The african lion has been in the news during the past few years possibly for the wrong reasons. Considering the lion has been touted as an animal headed for possible extinction in the years to come, this news must horrify safari enthusiasts and animall overs worldwide. Read more

Mountain lovers, camping lovers, and mountain hikers would enjoy the fun and adventure of kenyan mountain vacations. Here is what you should expect.

Title: Peak to Peak On Mount Kenya

Author: Josephine Muchiri

Being the second highest mountain in Africa, Mt Kenya stands tall at a whooping 5199m above sea level and Situated 16km south  of the equator. This mountain in Central Kenya Highlands is  within the Mt Kenya National Park, and is among the most  beautiful landscapes in the entire Africa. With three mountain  peaks i.e., the Batian, the Nelion and the Lenana providing the  perfect backdrop for a fun and adventurous Kenyan [tag-tec]mountain  vacation.[/tag-tec]  Visitors can go camping in the vast wilderness  surrounding Mt Kenya, stay in historic hotels not unlike the  dwellings of the area's early settlers, or stay in a modern,  state of the art resorts and Lodges Like The Ark, Nyeri,  Treetops and the Mountain Lodge. Read more

Interested in viewing wildebeests in Africa?  The Masai Mara National Rerserve in Kenya is a great starting point for african safaris.  

Title: Viewing Wildebeests In the Masai Mara

Author: Josephine Muchiri

The wildebeest is a social animal, Seen in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and the Serengeti Game Reserve in Tanzania Grazing with other herbivorous like the Zebra, Gazelle, Oryx, and others. The wildebeest stick together in tens of thousands often moving in the same direction as they constantly forage for pasture and water, creating a sensational picture that is beautiful to behold. Unike the Big Five or the big cats wildebeests require a constant supply of water and would move indroves searching for these precious commondities. Its not uncommon though to see these animals grazing in smaller numbers where pasture and water is in ambudance. Read more

If you are looking for a truly exciting african vacation you should consider Madagascar tours .  Here is a preview of what to expect.

Title: Madagascar tours - one option for African vacations

Author: Clint Jhonson

The word 'safari', in Swahili, means journey and people associate it with hunting and exploring. Nowadays, when you say safari you picture great adventures and the discovery of habitats and wildlife on the African continent. People undertake safaris a lot more often during recent years than they did in the past. You can enjoy four main types of safaris: permanent tended safaris, mobile safaris, lodge safaris or theme-based safaris. The duration of a safari is between 10 and 20 days. Read more

Gorilla Safaris anyone?  For the adventurous type who long to get closer to these primates and to mother nature, Uganda is the place to be.  

Title: Gorilla safaris - a peek in the life of primates

Author: Clint Jhonson

The definition of primates places them in the category of mammals, which includes humans, apes, lemurs and monkeys. It ranges from lemurs, which bear no resemblance to us, to chimpanzees, which are our closest non-human relatives. The sizes of primates vary from 60g, the average weight of  abushbaby, to 200 kg the weight of a gorilla. The characteristics of primates include a complex brain, complex binocular vision and means of grasping. Other characteristics of them consist o long period experienced in the womb, which precedes slow maturation and a more elongated lifespan than other animals. Read more

What is there to see and do on a Madagascar tour?  You would be amazed!  Take a look.

Title: The incredible experience of Madagascar tours

Author: Clint Jhonson

Madagascar tours offer you the opportunity to relate to what
could soon be extinct as subject of massive deforestation. Do
not hesitate to visit its forests and hills, with octopus trees,
baobabs and lemurs staying hidden behind the lavishing
vegetation. Read more

We found this great article about a unique and interesting tour in South Africa: The Township Tour!  Enjoy!

Title: Township Tours

Author: Francois L. Botha

Visitors to South Africa can enjoy a wide variety of tours and safaris - viewing everything from whales to the Big Five, touring wine farms and engaging in a spectacular range of adventure, sport and leisure activities. Read more