Africa Safari Blog

Source:http://teyie.com/?p=1039

Tanzania authorities are planning to construct a commercial highway across the Serengeti National Park marking an end to one of the world’s greatest spectacles, the wildebeest migration.

The road will have untold environmental impacts and could sever a critical corridor for the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebra and other animals.
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I just wanted to let you all know about my trip to Namibia in the hopes that it might inspire some of you to visit this beautiful country!

My 10 day adventure began as I landed at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. Stepping out into the hot African it really hit me that I was in Namibia and that my dream holiday was just beginning! We were met by our guide and taken to our accommodation (the Roof of Africa Lodge) so that we could freshen up after our long flight. Later that day we were treated to a city tour of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was great to learn more about the history of Namibia and to see the quaint old fashioned town of Windhoek. By the time my head hit the pillow that evening all I could think about was exploring the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei that I had heard so much about, even though we were only going to visit them at the end of the safari…
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by Peter Davies 09/06/2010 09:09

Dear World Cup visitors,

Now that you are safely in our country you are no doubt happily realising you are not in a war zone. This may be in stark contrast to what you have been bracing yourself for should you have listened to Uli Hoeness or are an avid reader of English tabloids, which as we all know are only good for wrapping fish ‘n chips and advancing the careers of large-chested teens on page three.
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Cape Town, one of the World Cup Host Cities, is currently working hard at promoting the stunning destination for the soccer world cup and for holidays in general. And Cape Town is in a mad-rush trying to complete the stadium (final touches) in time for the tournament that will held in June/July. A poster (after rumours of crimes in SA were on the increase) was posted at the entrance of the stadium – the poster informs the public strictly of what is allowed in the arena and what is not. Obviously missiles, rifles, spears etc are prohibited on the pitch! But why are soccer balls also prohibited???? This leads to the question – what are they going to play with?

(Pictures taken by our client Heike Wagner on a sight seeing tour at the new Greenpoint stadium)
Story idea and text provided by Andree (A Jenman Safaris Guide)

The Daily Star claims that a civil war in South Africa could threaten our World Cup, but the truth is that the most serious threat to our World Cup is inaccurate propaganda, dressed up as factual reporting, that frightens away tourists in their thousands,” Mazibuko said.

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