South Africa Holidays – Tours & Adventure South Africa Travel Guide

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"The Rainbow nation is one of the great travel destinations in the world. Superb game-viewing, excellent facilities and beautiful scenery are all part of the attraction. As are the food, wine and value for money. Many areas are malaria-free, making it a good destination for families with young children. There are great golf-courses, riding, safari and the chance to see whales, sharks, dolphins and penguins."

South Africa Travel Holiday Highlights

South Africa Safari Holidays - The Kruger National Park is one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. With its network of National Park run guest houses and rest camps, it allows the visitor to self-drive around much of the park in their own cars on an excellent network of tarmac roads. Around the park in private comcessions such as Sabi Sands, are many exclusive (and some very expensive) private lodges, that offer an unforgettable safari experience.
For those with children, or just passing through Johannesburg and looking for something a bit closer, there is the Pilanesberg. This National Park still offers the opportunity to see the Big 5 - Lions, leopards, rhino, elephants and Cape Buffalo, but is also Malaria free.

Another popular option is to stay at one of the Game Reserves located in the Cape Provinces, allowing them to be combined easily with Cape Town. These private reserves are fenced and cover many thousands of hectares, giving a true safari experience and with a high chance of good game-viewing. The Addo National Park in the Cape actually claims to offer the Big 7! – The usual 5 + whales and sharks.

Touring on the Garden Route - The Garden Route is the coastline of the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Rugged scenery, remote bays and beaches, lush lagoons and quaint towns combine to create a wonderful setting for a touring holiday.

Cape Town - Most people who visit South Africa visit Cape Town. Its location is spectacular, with Table Mountain rising behind it, Dutch-style farmsteads mingling with modern houses on its slopes. A visit to its waterfront can be combined with a day trip to the Cape of Good Hope or the nearby wine estates of the Cape Winelands. 
There is a huge choice of accommodation options from small guest-houses to luxury hotels. Wherever you stay, Cape Town is unlikely to disappoint.

Battlefield Tours - It is increasingly popular to visit the Anglo Zulu War and Anglo Boer war battlefields in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. On these you will toyr around visitng places such as Roukes Drift, Isandlwana and Ladysmith. These can be done as a self-drive or a guided tour.

When To Go

The climate of South Africa is temperate and generally pleasant. Classified as “semi-arid”, South Africa’s weather tends to be fairly mild, thanks to the influence of its vast ocean borders.

The best time to visit depends more on what you plan to do, rather than the weather. For example, the best time for viewing game is from August to October (spring time). Summer can be very hot in the lowveld, and more mild at higher altitudes, although rain and mist are likely in the mountains. Be aware that December and January (especially around the holidays) are peak season months and resorts and national parks book up well in advance so reservations are advised.

Top Tips

·         Always keep valuables concealed in pockets or bags in the main cities. Choose a safari destination that is malaria free if travelling with children to avoid the need for Malaria tablets. Get to the Table Mountain cable car early to avoid the main rush. Watch out for weekend and holidays when the locals all go up as well!

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Holiday, travel, vacation: Patagonia, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina

 

Patagonia, Chile, Argentina and Bolivia holidays have never been more exciting. An adventure holiday with Cascada Expediciones is an investment in truly comprehensivetours & activities through which you will experience nature & local culture at its best without worrying about problems: just an exciting trip awaits you! Trek the astonishing trails of Torres del Paine and FitzRoy in Patagonia, hike the mysterious Inca paths of the Atacama Desert and Altiplano, climb the cloudy heights of Monte Aconcagua or Ojos del Salado volcano, raft world class Futaleufu River, horse ride the awesome lands of Patagonia or the Lake District's ancient forests, Take wildlife tours in virgin ecosystems. Enjoy other even more memorable tours and expeditions.

Flexible holidays in South America

The travel opportunies which Cascada Travel gives for holidays in South America are numerous and varied. We operate from Chile but can provide trips tours and adventure holidays in Argentina, and Bolivia as well, or trips which pass from one country to another without having to change agents, cars or guides when doing so. Our Chile-Bolivia trip takes you overland through the Altiplano on an unforgettable journey. Options for the overland trip are via the Uyuni salt-flat or La Paz and Lake Titicaca. Salt flats, volcanoes, the highland of the Altiplano. The Atacama desert in the north of Chile is one of the wonders of the world, a natural geological desert. It is almost impossible to describe and a visit to San Pedro de Atacama with expeditions to see the geysers spurting out at break of day, the flamingoes in the salt lake and native villages and forts set among the oases is almost a must for the visitor to Chile with a few days to spare.

Tours and adventure travel in Chile

In Chile we can provide short tours in and around Santiago for those who wish to complement a business trip with seeing something of the country for a few days. These tours might include a day walking or horse riding in the nearby Andes mountain range - the cordillera - or a visit to hot springs high up in the mountains, in the midst of rocks of the most beautiful mineral colours, often with snow on the surrounding peaks to frame the incredible view. Equally we can guide you round

Santiago. Santiago is a city with some very special places, like the mercado central, the Museum Colombino or the house of Pablo Neruda, but also, as with most cities, much that is of little interest to the tourist. Our guides can take you to the heart of the matter and make your stay a special one.

In Patagonia, in Torres del Paine, we have an ecocamp, a place where travellers can stay on holiday in reasonable comfort without paying hotel prices. It is an ecolodge, set up on the lines of an African Lodge and is well placed for trekking and hiking around the Torres del Paine national park. The large dome tents have beds and some heating. This year we have ensuite bathrooms - WC and shower - which makes our eco lodge camp more like a mountain hotel in Torres del Paine. There is a dining tent and we provide treks and tours to all the surrounding beauty of Patagonia, with English speaking guides, excellent food and full care for your comfort and enjoyment of your vacation in this astonishing World Biosphere national Park of Patagonia. This year we are offering individual hotel nights as well as the all inclusive accommodation of our programmed expeditions.

Activities and vacations on offer include

-Trekking, walking, hiking, climbing, mountaineering at various levels of endurance, from gentle to exacting. Horse riding with similar gradients of expertise and fitness. Much of this is in Patagonia, but we operate in other parts of Chile, where the geography and locations are more varied probably than most countries in the world. We offer wine tours and visits to famous wineries and vineyards in Chile
-Whitewater rafting, kayaking, sea kayaking.
-Nature tours, wild life watching, birdwatching, cruises and soft adventure.
Lake and fjord cruises

Places with names that conjure dreams

Patagonia, The Andes, the Atacama desert, the flowering desert, Torres del Paine, Patagônia,Tierra del Fuego, Magallanes, Antarctica, Altiplano, Easter Island, Santiago, Pucon, the Chilean Lake District to name but a few of the most important potential highlights of your holiday in Chile.

Business and travel

Two thirds of the world's flagship trade fairs take place in Germany. More than 6,000 event venues ranging from state-of-the-art congress halls to ultra-professional hotels and unusual locations are available for conventions, conferences and other events.

Outstanding infrastructure, reliable and professional partners, state-of-the-art technology and high quality service are factors in our success as a business travel destination. If your aim is to stage a convention to wow experts from all over the world, or to run the perfect conference, event or incentive trip that people will talk about for ages, Germany has much in its favour. How about great value for money, excellent infrastructure and the arts scene you would expect from the country that produced Goethe and Schiller?

Outstanding global image

'Made in Germany' is a guarantee of quality that is recognised all over the world, and the same goes for meetings in Germany, where the conference and event sector is of premium quality.

The highest levels of professionalism at competitive prices.

Compared with the rest of Europe, German hotel rates are particularly low while standards are high.

One location – a wealth of options

Whether you are organising a major convention or an elite strategy meeting, a product launch or a cultural event, Germany has the right setting for every occasion. If you're searching for a location in which to present your products and services to your customers, or you want to find out about trends and innovations, look no further than Germany. Why not use the positive image of Germany to the benefit of your organisation?

Travel To Vietnam For New Years 2012

About two weeks before the Tet celebration, many temporary flower markets will arise out of nowhere, setting up their shops on streets, sidewalks and other public places and begin selling bonsais, flowers, kumquat, and apricot trees. The vibrant patchwork color created by these markets along with the influx of shoppers and merry makers makes these markets a must see.

Buying potted plants and flowers of various sizes for the Tet celebration is not only a tradition that allows families to decorate their houses and altars, but is also meant to be for the refreshment of one’s spirit for the coming year. The fresh flora and fauna brings about feelings of optimism, a joy of living, and reminds each family about all they experienced the previous year.

In particular, the Mandarin Orange Tree through its shape and characteristics brings the hope of good luck and prosperity. The flowers of this tree represent the incoming year, the buds represent renewal and even more luck, while the green fruits represent the income to be realized in the coming year, and the ripe orange fruits represent the bounteous windfall that has already come to the family. During the Tet celebration, you cannot say enough about the Earth Cake – ‘Banh Chung’. This heavy and dense cake is used by all people to give thanks and show gratitude to Mother Earth and their ancestors for a bountiful harvest and the fulfillment of wishes for happiness.

We hope that this brief description will wet your appetite to visit Vietnam during the Tet celebration. It really can be a magical time to visit, and we look forward to helping you maximize your time and assuring you have only the best of experiences while in Vietnam. As mentioned, below is a sample outline of a twelve day tour that takes you to visit all three regions of Vietnam where you will discover the differences in culture, religion and customs as they pertain to the most lively celebration of the year, the celebration of Tet.