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• Monday, March 12th, 2012

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• Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

After leaving Kruger Park driving south we entered yet another African country Swaziland. First on the agenda was to clean the camper. The dirt roads in Kruger made a red dusty mess of both the inside and the outside of the camper. Frequently on the roadside you see CAR WASH at some very unlikely spot. The first one we saw we pulled in. There was a tap for water with a hose some buckets
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• Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Gedi Ruins Kenya

The beautiful country of Kenya has firmly put foot in the exclusive list of hot tourist destinations of the world and has finally after years of developing the tourism industry earned the right to be called a true vacationing paradise. This beautiful country is home to a number of Africa’s great attractions and has the ability to easily impress its visitors with its great blend of culture, diverse landscape, friendly people, long list of attractions and sights to see and much more. If you are wary of visiting this part of the world before then you can fretting now because this place guarantees that you will not be disappointed.

Among its best exports is the beautifully serene coastal city of Mombasa. It is no wonder why this place is such a major tourist destination; one visit to any of its spectacular beaches will leave you awe-struck, not to mention all the other great facilities and provisions one looks for in a great vacation destination. From exciting entertainment opportunities to historical and cultural sites, from hotels and restaurants to a diverse marine land Mombasa has much to offer to anyone who calls this place home permanent or not. These are only some of the reasons why we are offering flights to Mombasa so that you can make the most of your holidays and enjoy the finest Kenya has to offer.

The attractions and appeal of the immaculate white sandy beaches and the chance to bask in the warm sun are obvious enough and should alone be able to get you to think about venturing this side of the globe, but there is plenty more to set your eyes on and these will surely win over any battle you may have with yourself over which vacationing destination to pick. The Gedi Ruins on the north coast of Mombasa are one of those decision-altering attractions. It was a small town built entirely from stones which was inhabited by Swahili people and dates back to the fifteenth century. A tour to this place is not only a chance to witness the historical culture of Africa but also a great chance to bond with the family as there are hiking and picnic places nearby where you can have your own little adventure. It also provides a great learning opportunity and that is why it is essential to visit this fascinating place.

The Hindu Temples are also a must visit place for someone who has a sense of adventure and loves to discover new and old culture of civilizations past and living. These are one of the many great symbols of the cultural diversity found in Mombasa. Extravagant stone carvings and idols of various religious beliefs are displayed beautifully here and a guided tour will most certainly befit for those who want to indulge themselves with a little African or other culture.

These are just tips of the iceberg when it comes to cultural sites and experiencing Africa, there is much more which Mombasa can be credited for as a place rich of cultural and traditional heritage. This is a once in a life time opportunity for those who want, well everything, from a great vacation. This is your chance to fly to a happening place, take a dip in its great culture and live like a king in its great accommodations all the while making memories that you will cherish. So do not miss out it.


Africa flights and travel news

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• Sunday, October 16th, 2011

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Kenya Airways started operations in 1977 and since it inaugurated services airline is found committed to provide excellence. National carrier of Kenya announces cheapest ever fares for flights to different cities in Africa with extensive sales validity and affordable rates.

These fares can be represented as wallet friendly though may not put expensive impact, after submission of these fares airline fulfill its commitment as a part of customer satisfaction and gives you peace of mind and savings certainly.

You can book cheap flights to Johannesburg and Nairobi starting from £199, Dar Es Salaam, Mombasa, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Juba, Mozambique are available from £229, therefore bargained fares to Lilongwe, Lusaka, Gaborone, Seychelles, Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Bujumbura, Kigali and Kinshasa can be purchased with lowest price of £249 exclusive of taxes.

These amazing fares will remain valid for travel from 12th Oct – 30th Mar 2012 with restriction of outbound blackout period applicable from 5th Dec – 27th Dec 2011. Sales validity is extended up to 17th Oct 2011.


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• Sunday, September 04th, 2011

Johannesburg is the capital of South Africa which is not only the economic hub of the country but also offers plentiful attractions. This largest city of South Africa, Johannesburg grabs the attention of tourist from all across the world. This city is blessed with many natural resources.

Night View Johannesburg City South Africa

During 1880’s the world’s richest gold field was discovered in Johannesburg.  This city has attractions for every age group. Johannesburg is also familiar as Jozi among natives and for the first time visitors Apartheid Museum, Rose bank, Johannesburg art gallery, construction hill, Melville Koppies and many other splendid places will definitely not disappoint you and surely you’re going to come back again to Jozi.

Attractions in Johannesburg:

Isando offers you a wide variety of shopping malls and some outstanding hotels including the famous Don Hotel chain. While exploring Johannesburg if luckily you take a trip to Swartsruit Recreational area you will see some spectacular locations for picnic. In the surroundings because of the dam and the huge variety of bird life, it is a not to be missed attraction for the bird lovers.

Rose Bank is one of the most popular destinations in Johannesburg among natives and tourists. This place has successfully combined commercial activities with a pleasant working environment. Rose bank is approximately about half an hour away from Tambo Airport and close to many remarkable centers. Rose bank has something to offer for everyone including great architecture and beautiful art galleries.

Rhino and lion natural reserve park gives you an opportunity to see wild life from very close. In this park you are allowed to come with your family in a car and observe the characteristics of small adorable cubs of lions which are jumping and playing, absolutely worthwhile visiting to this marvelous place. Due to security reasons you are not allowed to get out of your car as these wild animals are very dangerous.

Burma is close to all major Johannesburg attractions and has few of its own. Burma is also very close to international airport and the outstanding transportation services make this destination as a perfect place for business and travelers. You can explore the East gate shopping mall which has an environment that caters for parents and children. Burma Lake is an amazing mixture of lakeside markets and commercial parks. The ideal time to visit this lake is in afternoon because of the magnificent light work and climate.

Water Sisulu National Botanical Garden is a perfect place for travellers to see magnificent waterfalls and plants. This garden is also home of black eagles which are roaming in the surroundings. A telescope is set up to grant a glimpse of the eagles. Many natives usually come to this spectacular destination on weekends for picnic purposes or some of them just simply come here to relax.

If you are planning this summer to take cheap flights to Johannesburg then there are many other outstanding attractions which will definitely make you fall in love with this fantastic destination.


Africa flights and travel news

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• Friday, June 17th, 2011

Virgin Atlantic, a leading carrier in UK has yet come up with another sizzling offer besides other promotional fares for Johannesburg, because Virgin knows where people want to fly and facilitates them with impressive cheap fares. Johannesburg has supreme value as compare to other cities of South Africa because it is known as economic powerhouse [...]

Cheap Flights to Africa

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• Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Find and book cheap flights to Africa with cheapflightsafrica.co.uk. Cheap Flights Africa helps you find cheap or direct flights and air travel deals for all african destinations like Ghana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania at one place.
Cheap Flights to Africa

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• Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Cheap Flights to Africa

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• Tuesday, May 03rd, 2011

Johannesburg is the capital of South Africa which is not only the economic hub of the country but also offers plentiful attractions. This largest city of South Africa, Johannesburg grabs the attention of tourist from all across the world. This city is blessed with many natural resources. During 1880’s the world’s richest gold field was [...]

Cheap Flights to Africa

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• Friday, April 15th, 2011

Though many articles tell you about where to go, in South Africa but there is not much about what kinds of things you can do or what options are available there as far as Sports are concerned. Also many first time travelers find it difficult to decide that what they will need while sporting in [...]

Cheap Flights to Africa