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Choosing a Rental Car in South Africa

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Visitors to South Africa often book a rental car as a part of their trip.  Having a car on your holiday is not essential, but it is a good idea.  An informal public transportation system is in place, but tourists do not often use it, and there is a learning curve to how much it works, and what it costs to get where you want to go.  Overall, if you are a visitor to South Africa, it is much advised to rent a car.

Can you take kids on safari?

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The short answer is yes you can! A safari can be an incredible, fun and never-to-be-forgotten family vacation. With that in mind, there are some things to take into consideration when planning a safari trip with young kids. Location: Africa offers spectacular safaris in several countries, including South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, […]

Family Things To Do In The Western Cape

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It used to be that international travel, particularly to developing countries, was not especially convenient for families traveling with children. While long-haul flights with children may never get any easier, an increasing number of destinations are working to become more family friendly. From accommodations to attractions, even the most seemingly exotic locations now cater toward […]

South Africa’s Iconic Rovos Rail – An Interview with An Insider

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Rovos Rail already has a reputation as the leading luxury train on the African continent. But to discover more of what makes the Rovos experience so extraordinary,  it is essential to get on the inside (literally and figuratively). People with the keenest insight into a company like Rovos, are of course those involved with the […]