TOURING AFRICA
"Tourism generates the local economy through tourist
expenditures, employment opportunity and infrastructure development. The
tourism sector becomes an important tool in the promotion of peace,
environmental sustainability and sustainable development." Tourism in this case is not just about the tour guides for popular locations to visit, but venturing into the unknown or the local communities could be worth the try. Socializing with locals and learning about their customs and tradition an assurance to your free and safe access into the local communities. Follow our updates on this page to discover how tourists/travelers live in Africa, the places they visit and the people they meet.
Tourist buys souvenirs handcrafted by the traditional African market in Province Mpumalanga, South Africa on November 11, 2010.
Tourist buys souvenirs handcrafted by the traditional African market in Province Mpumalanga, South Africa on November 11, 2010.
Copyright: Vitaliy Markov
LATEST TRAVEL UPDATES
My Amazing South
African Experience
By Amanda Musumeci | Dec 31, '13
Amanda Musumeci shares her South African Experience with fans, she writes...
"To begin, we were whisked right off to safari. This particular safari had a resort property backed up against a massive wildlife park. For two nights, we stayed at the breathtakingly beautiful Ivory Tree Game Lodge. The staff here were all incredible... they accommodated in every way."
"This is not something that was limited just to this property, but this level of hospitality seemed to stretch to each location I ventured to in my time in South Africa."
To read up more on this story visit: http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-blogs/78-amanda-musumeci/entries/561656-my-amazing-south-african-experience
Stunningly Beautiful
South Africa
29 October 2013 |
South Africa
A well spent wedding trip to South Africa with "Caroline’s Adventures and Travels" as she follows her
dreams and travel her way through 2013!
“I love South Africa.
I loved it last time I was here in 2010 but I love it even more this time. I
felt like I had come home the moment I landed into Cape Town. What a fantastic
energy this place has! Such happy and positive people :)”
“As ever! I love this
part of the world and really enjoyed the opportunity to see so many of my old
friends and catch up on each of our lives.”
Follow this link to read more on "Stunningly Beautiful South Africa"...http://carolinesadventuresandtravels.blogspot.com/2013/10/stunningly-beautiful-south-africa.html
Island Hopping by
Traditional Dhow in Mozambique
Posted by Marcus
& Kate Westberg on September 23, 2013
An adventurous journey
with Marcus and Kate as they share their travel experience on the mystical
waters of Mozambique
"We stayed in a
sea-facing suite at Marlin Lodge, tucked into the trees above the white sands
of Flamingo Bay beach. We went snorkeling with turtles, reef sharks, and devil
rays at Two Mile Reef and watched humpback dolphins jumping through the waves
behind our boat."
"The Matsonga people
rely almost entirely on fishing to feed their families and sell what they can
spare to Marlin Lodge. The lodge hires out dhows from the nearby village of
Chirigoma for sunset cruises, and serves fresh seafood straight from dhow to
plate."
"The white sails of
our dhow billowed in the breeze as we sailed away from Ibo Island and into the
Mozambique Channel."
To read more on
Marcus & Kate’s post visit http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/23/island-hopping-by-traditional-dhow-in-mozambique/
Meet the Malawi Mouse Boys, the
gospel band who sell mice kebabs
By Teo Kermeliotis | CNN | August 15, 2013 | Malawi
Ian Brennan, the American
Grammy-winning producer famous for his work with nomadic rockers Tinariwen,
came to unearth his latest music gem: the Malawi Mouse Boys.
The boys spend their days beside
a dusty freeway selling an unusual roadside snack to passing motorists:
barbecued mice on sticks.
But when no cars are in sight and
the trade in mice kebabs is slow, this group of childhood friends bring out
their rudimentary guitars and put on an impromptu performance.
Visit CNN Inside Africa for more information about this story: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/15/world/africa/meet-the-malawi-mouse-boys/index.html?sr=fbmainintl
Amy Gottlieb's Photography &
Blog: #Africa, America and Asia…
by Amy Gottlieb |
A visit to Africa without the
sounds of its land makes a journey incomplete, attending a festival or concert
is an exciting way of enjoying your travel experience. In this particular event
shows a time well spent in an African music & Arts Festival by Amy Gottlieb.
Copyright © 2013 Amy Gottlieb
“In May, Russell and I drove
across the border to attend Swaziland’s internationally acclaimed three-day
music & arts festival, MTN Bushfire. The House on Fire venue is set against
a breath-taking rural landscape in the heart of the Ezulwini valley.” Amy Gottlieb
All Things Africa - Is South Africa safe?
By Amy Hulme | August 4, 2013 | Daktari, South Africa
“I was excitedly emailing my mum today about mine and Louise’s plans to take a 7 day camping/road trip down through Kruger National Park. As mums do, she crushed it with “Are you sure it’s safe to be doing that, two young girls. Alone.”
Enjoying the view over the Daktari Reserve.
“First day and first impressions were good. And it’s just continued ever since. I haven’t been in or witnessed one dodgy scenario so far, I genuinely feel safer here than I did in the UK.”
Meet Gregory – The Egg Man
West African street artist Gregory
Da Silva (or the “Egg Man” or “Ei man” as he is also known) is a symbol for
Africa’s many diverse cultures. Weighing up to 25 kilograms is his headdress,
loaded with hundreds of eggs, crafted masquerade faces and other local materials.
With his face paint, body artifacts and a smile on his face, this is one
character to encounter when visiting Africa.
“When he is traveling in Africa,
be it in Senegal, Cameroon, Mali or the Congo, the local people invariably look
at him and say “ahh, that is our culture” as they see something of their own
represented. “All Africa is in my clothes” he says, drawing attention again to
his peerless suit.” He is indeed “a symbol of Africa’s many diverse cultures”
“Gregory says he is planning on
starting an art school, which is part of his ‘Project for Africa’. He wants to
impart creative knowledge to South African youths, giving them the power to
create beautiful things and also to support themselves, all part of his ultimate
venerable ambition to “[bring] Africa together to make one”."
The Guide to Responsible Travel
in Africa - By Anouk Zijlma
“A simple way to be a responsible
traveler in Africa is to shop locally. Help the local economy by shopping in
markets and stores around town. Buy your gifts from traders and artists
directly. Get some clothes tailored locally. Enjoy bargaining for trinkets,
it'll help your local language skills.”
http://goafrica.about.com/od/ecotourisminafrica/ss/Responsible-Travel-In-Africa-How-To-Travel-Travel-To-Africa-Responsibly_5.htm
“If you really enjoy arts and
crafts, try to include a visit to a village where crafts are made, and get to
meet the artists themselves. There are many communities throughout the
continent which specialize in their own unique crafts. For example in Zimbabwe,
there's Tengenenge Village, inhabited by sculptors and their families, all
dedicated to creating beautiful Shona sculpture.”
Responsible Tourism in South
Africa
"South Africa's environmental tourism initiatives have great social resonance. "Tourism is the world's largest industry. But if it isn't fair, it won't be sustainable," explains Jennifer Seif, national coordinator of Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA)."
"The people whose culture,
land and labour are used for tourism should get their fair share of the
rewards. Their knowledge, heritage and natural resources make their destination
unique. Fair Trade in Tourism SA humanises responsible tourism in South Africa.
A holiday in this country becomes richer, more real, more local."
Bicycling Africa – Lessons learned from two years of African bike travel
"A bicycle is the ideal way to
explore the world. You see so much more from the seat of a bicycle than you do
when you’re whizzing by in a car. Bicycles break down barriers in developing
countries because the locals also use them as a primary means of transport."
Words of Amaya Williams, a
graduate of the University of Montana, world explorer since 1995, set off on
her 2+ year bicycle journey through the continent of Africa.
When asked to share her thoughts and experience of her adventurous journey, she said:
"Our bike tour has above all
taught us to trust and open up to strangers. Africans, in spite of their
poverty, are incredibly generous and hospitable. Obviously when you’re
traveling by bicycle you’re not always going to find hotels along the way. When
we arrived in a village and spoke with the chief about camping amongst his
people we were always warmly welcomed and offered his assistance. Connecting with
people and learning that ultimately we all want pretty much the same things out
of life is something I’ll always carry with me."
My African Adventure by Lane
Davey
“Though my first trip to Africa
was back in 1999, I still remember parts of it with a crystal clear vision as
if it were yesterday. I hope one day I can return to Africa.”
“I couldn't leave without a bit
of shopping. In Africa they have the best artwork, wood carvings and trinkets
for so cheap. With the plane ticket at over $2000 US I felt like I needed to take some things
back to sell to help pay for the trip, but I didn't, just a couple things for
myself. I bought a beautiful painting of an African Leopard and a wood carved
table that I still have to this day.”
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