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Accommodation at Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve
Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve, also known as the place of the roaring sand (Brulsand) in the Kalahari is a popular tourist attraction in the Northern Cape Province.
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Witsand Kalahari Nature Reserve
Dune board down the white roaring dunes surrounded by red Kalahari sand, take a hike in typical Kalahari vegetation or test off-road skills on a 4x4 course.
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Accommodation at Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape
Travelers from South Africa to Botswana or the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, often drive through the town of Van Zylsrus to shorten the journey from Gauteng.
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Tsauchab River Lodge, Namibia
Exclusive campsites, 4x4 trails, nature walks and fountains are only some of the attractions present at Tsauchab River Camp in the south of Namibia.
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Elandskloof Trout Farm, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
Accommodation at Elandskloof Trout Farm includes various self-catering units as well as camping. Eleven trout dams offer excellent trout fishing opportunities.
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Rest Camps in Southern Kruger National Park
The Kruger Park gears up to accommodate tourists during the FIFA 2010 world cup and the camps in the south are the most popular tourist attractions.
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Where to Stay When Visiting Clarens
Accommodation in the town of Clarens in the Free State province of South Africa includes camping, backpackers, B&B accommodation, lodges and hotels.
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Visit Clarens During a South Africa Vacation
Tourists enjoy live entertainment while sipping excellent coffee or tea, investigate the talent of local artists or drive to the majestic Golden Gate National Park.
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Adventure Tourist Attractions at Magaliesburg
In the foothills of the Magaliesberg Mountains, Magaliesburg attracts thousands of tourists with the variety of tourist attractions on offer.
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History of Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
Established before the Anglo - Boer War that nearly destroyed the whole town, Dullstroom has in origins deeply rooted in the Netherlands in Europe.
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Tourist Attractions in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, South Africa is well known for the excellent fly-fishing in and around the town, but visitors can choose between a range of other activities.
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How to Choose the Perfect Campsite
Choosing the wrong campsite can lead to muddy equipment, treating insect bites, sleepless nights, sunstroke victims and disgruntled campers hating the time spent outdoors
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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prepare the all- time favorite macaroni and cheese in the microwave and adapt the recipe to suit everyone's taste by adding vegetables or meat.
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Tourist Attractions in Namibia – Duwisib Castle
Duwisib Castle in the southern part of Namibia is a popular tourist attraction and thousands of visitors walk in the corridors of the castle to take a step back in time.
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Visit Duwisib Castle, Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon
Take an African safari to Namibia and explore German castles, majestic sand dunes, Sesriem canyon and true desert landscapes while staying at Maltahöhe.
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Cameroon National and Wildlife Parks
Few tourists visit Cameroon's National Parks and therefore the beauty and splendor of the wildlife and flora are virtually untouched by human influences.
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Abandoned Mine Operations in the Namib Desert
Venture into the Namib Desert with a 4x4 vehicle and a tour operator to explore the historical mining operations between Lüderitz and Walvisbaai in Namibia.
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Tourist Attractions in Machadodorp, Mpumalanga
Machadodorp in the Highlands Meander is synonymous with fly-fishing. Few people know the rich history of the town and the myriad of other activities the town offers.
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What to See and Do in Badplaas, Mpumalanga
Badplaas and surroundings in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa offer tourists a variety of activities to keep curious visitors busy for weeks.
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Tourist Attractions in Carolina, Mpumalanga, RSA
The grassland of the Mpumalanga Highland, offers the tourist historical sites, waterfalls, mountain ranges, trout lodges and holiday resorts to suit any budget
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Sociable Weaver Nests in the Kalahari Desert
Through the Kalahari in Southern Africa, huge nests cling to trees and utility poles while flocks of sociable weavers fly in and out the multitude openings at the bottom.
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Skurweberg Trout Hideaway in Mpumalanga
Indulge in luxury self-catering accommodation in the Skurweberg Mountains of Mpumalanga, South Africa while fishing for rainbow, brown and golden trout.
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Mountain Trout Lodge AKA Waterfall Trout Lodge
Mountain Trout Fishing Lodge is situated between Badplaas and Carolina in Mpumalanga, South Africa and offers fly-fishermen affordable luxury accommodation
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National West Coast Recreation Area in Namibia
The area north of Swakopmund is littered with tourist attractions including salt mines, shipwrecks, lagoons and oil rigs as well as the Skeleton Coast National Park.
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Organizing and Sharing Pictures with Picasa 3
Picasa 3, a free download offered by Google, facilitates easy upload of photos and video to on-line applications like Blogger, Flickr, Picasa web albums and You Tube.
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Fun Activities and Shopping in Swakopmund
Adventure seekers and shopaholics alike will find plenty of activities and tourist attractions to keep them occupied while on a Namibian vacation in Swakopmund.
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Things to Do at Spitzkoppe in Namibia
The Spitzkoppe, also called the Matterhorn of Namibia, in the Erongo Mountains is a popular tourist attraction for holidaymakers and adventure junkies alike.
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Khutse Game Reserve in Botswana Wilderness
Only 250 km from Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, Khutse Game Reserve borders the Central Kalahari Reserve and remains virtually untouched by human habitation.
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4x4 Driving and Camping Tips for Botswana
Knowing where to cross the border and how much water, fuel, equipment and food to take along on a 4x4 trip into the Botswana wilderness is essential information.
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Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Africa
Cape Cross Seal Reserve attracts thousands of tourists every year. How long a visitor stays, depends on the wind direction and the visitor's sense of smell.
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Why Tourists Travel to Swakopmund, Namibia
Swakopmund offers the traveler to Namibia enough tourist attractions to stay occupied for weeks on end, which is why thousands of holidaymakers flock to the coastal town.
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Common Tips for Quick and Permanent Weight Loss
Rapid weight loss is only the beginning of the obese person's struggle against excess weight as most dieters fail in maintaining the ideal weight.
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Historical Buildings in Post Street, Swakopmund
The coastal town of Swakopmund is rich in history with buildings like the Ludwig Schroder House and Antonius Gebaude dating back more than a hundred years.
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Take a Walking Tour Through Swakopmund Streets
Visit the Swakopmund Light House, the State House Swakopmund, the Marine Memorial and many more to capture the German- colonial atmosphere of the coastal town.
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Rock Paintings at Brandberg and Twyfelfontein
Rock paintings are a major tourist attraction in Namibia. Tourists can explore the Brandberg while backpacking or take a guided tour at Twyfelfontein to view rock art.
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Sesriem Canyon and Sesriem Camping Sites
Camping at Sesriem campsite allows the visitor to Sossusvlei dunes to enter the park earlier than tourists staying outside the National Park.
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Sossusvlei Dunes in Namibia, Africa
The majestic red dunes, contrasted by white clay pans and dead trees at Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, provides spectacular scenery to photographers.
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Giraffe - World's Tallest Land Mammal
Sightings of Giraffes are abundant on African wildlife safaris, but few people know how long a Giraffe's neck is, how long the gestation period is or what Giraffes eat.
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Epupa Falls in Namibia's Kaokoveld
From camping with own equipment to luxury safari tents with en suite facilities, the accommodation at Epupa falls will satisfy the most discerning traveler.
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Dystonia- A Largely Unknown Movement Disorder
Involuntary muscle contractions, which leads to abnormal movements and postures, is called dystonia. This neurological disorder affects movement but not brain functions.
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Camping at Shark Island Resort, Lüderitz, Namibia
Shark Island Resort lies on a peninsula in Lüderitz, Namibia and affords visitors sheltered campsites at budget rates, beautiful scenery and a rich history.
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African Safari at Mala Mala Private Game Reserve
Sandwiched between the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sand Reserve in Limpopo, accommodation at this Big Five wildlife reserve in South Africa is luxurious.
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Tourists can camp or use the self- catering chalets at Glen Reenen, be pampered at the Brandwag Hotel or Noord Brabant Guesthouse or stay at Highlands Mountain Retreat.
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Tourist Attractions in Yaoundé
Yaoundé is the second largest city in Cameroon and lies in the middle of the country. Several museums, palaces and markets keep visitors entertained for days.
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Tourist Attractions in Southern Namibia, Africa
Take an African safari to Namibia without driving on gravel and meet the wild horses of the Namib, hug a Quiver Tree, and explore the ghosts of Kolmanskop.
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Microwave Maize Meal Recipe - Putupap
Cook Maize Meal Quick and Easy in the Microwave, Stove or Outdoors. Putupap, in Afrikaans Krummelpap, is maize meal porridge prepared to resemble a koes-koes dish.
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Kolmanskop – Ghost Town in the Namib
Close to Lüderitz in Southern Namibia, the once prosperous diamond-mining town of Kolmanskop is slowly being buried in the white sand of the Namibian Desert.
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Accommodation at Augrabies Falls National Park
Camping in a one-man tent or opting to stay in the self-catering chalets, the accommodation offered at Augrabies Falls National Park will satisfy any tourist.
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Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa
Known by the Khoi people as Aukoerebis or place of great noise, the Augrabies Waterfall offers a spectacular sight to tourists during a falls vacation.
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Essential Information for Traveling to Botswana
The Okavango-delta, Makgadigadi pans, Kalahari Desert landscapes and numerous wildlife reserves, attract thousands of tourists to Botswana in Africa every year.
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Tourist Attractions in and Around Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou offers tourists museum visits, cultural ceremonies, parks, an artificial lake, International Saloon of Arts and Crafts and the Festival of the Cinema.
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Microwave Chocolate Cake Recipe
A delicious, spongy cake, which never fails and can be baked as cupcakes without altering the recipe.
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What Tourists Must Know About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, is one of the world's poorest countries, but friendly people, beautiful scenery and a rich cultural history attracts tourists from all over the world.
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Personal Police Clearance From South Africa
Obtaining a personal police clearance certificate from South Africa while living abroad, is a time consuming process for teachers, visa and residence applicants.
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Accommodation and History of Shark Island Resort
Shark Island Resort in Luderitz, Namibia, is rich in history and offers visitors a choice of luxury accommodation in a light house, chalets and budget camping.
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Southern Africa Mammals - White Rhinoceros
A ferocious looking horn, huge bodyweight and interesting habits makes the White Rhino one of the most sought after animals on any African Safari.
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Endangered Mammals of Africa - White Rhinoceros
Visitors frequent Africa's Nature Reserves to find the Big Five, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and White Rhinoceros.
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Coastal Bays Around Lüderitz Peninsula Namibia
A short distance from Lüderitz town, a signpost indicates the turnoff onto a gravel road leading to the Lüderitz peninsula.
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Safety Tips for Travelers to South Africa
With the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup mere months away, tourists should take precautions not to fall victim of crime in South Africa.
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How to Explore the Fish River Canyon
A visit to the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon, in Namibia, Africa, is an experience not to be missed.
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Historical Buildings in Lüderitz, Nambia
The coastal town of Lüderitz, Namibia, Africa, is known for the German-colonial atmosphere enhanced by the abundance of colorful historic buildings.
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Where To Stay While Visiting Lüderitz, Namibia
The small coastal town of Lüderitz in Namibia, Africa, offers the discerning traveler a variety of accommodation to suit any budget.
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How to Cope with Guillain Barre Syndrome
Guillain Barré syndrome can affect anyone regardless of age, race or gender. Even celebrities like William Perry suffers from the symptoms.
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Guided Namib Desert Tour-Luderitz to Walvis Bay
Various tour operators offer a catered, self-driven off-road tour into the Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa, which lasts six days and five-nights.
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Twee Rivieren - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Twee Rivieren Camp, the most Southern camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, offers visitors accommodation, fuel, a shop, information center and border post services.
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Mata Mata Camp- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Mata Mata Rest Camp is on the Western side of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park which spans South Africa and Botswana. Visitors can choose a range of accommodation.
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Camping with Children at Mabuasehube Reserve
While camping at Mabuasehube Game Reserve in Botswana,Africa, parents need to follow a few simple rules to keep their children safe.
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Reasons Embassies Require Behavior Certificates
Immigrants, people working or studying abroad, and even some holidaymakers often face the daunting task to obtain a police clearance certificate from a foreign country.
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Mammals of Africa's Desert Areas - Springbok
Springbok (Antidorcas Marsupialis) are adapted to survive in semi-desert and desert habitats by requiring little water and eating both grass, shrubs and fruit.
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Mammals of the Kalahari Desert - Cape Fox
The Cape Fox (Vulpes Chama) is the chameleon of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park's landscape. It is also the only true fox found in South Africa.
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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Southern Africa
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is situated in the protrusion of South Africa between Namibia and Botswana and includes the South Western part of Botswana
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Mammals of Africa's Desert Areas - Bat Eared Fox
Bat-eared foxes (Otocyon megalotis) are common in the South Western part of Africa, but sightings of this unusual animal during the day are rare.
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Students Invited to Doodle for Google in 2009
What is Doodle 4 Google and what does the competition entail? Who may enter the competition? What are the prizes?
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Camping at Nossob Rest Camp, South Africa
At the Nossob Rest Camp in the centre of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, visitors can choose a range of accommodation ranging from camping, cottages and guesthouses.
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Earning money from the Internet
Entering the search term 'make money online' into Google or Yahoo displays over a million results. Knowing where to start could be difficult.
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Mammals of the Desert- Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
With impressive physical features and survival techniques, the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) is prolific in areas where other large antelope struggle to survive.
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Police Clearance Certificates
Visa and immigration application, security industry, teachers and other occupations require candidates to present the authorities with a record of their criminal profile.
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How to Make a African Maize Meal/ Polenta Bake
Serve as a side dish to any meat dish or as a light meal all on its own or with a healthy green salad. This dish can be adapted to suit anybody's taste.
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Trees and Shrubs of Mabuasehube, Botswana
Mabuasehube Game Reserve in Botswana is in the Kalahari and forms part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. It offers visitors a variety of trees and shrubs.
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Finding Leopards in Kruger National Park (RSA)
Knowledge of the physical description, social structure, hunting methods and habitat of the Leopard (Panthera pardus) will assist visitors in finding this elusive cat.
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What African Lions Eat
Lions are opportunistic hunters and while they usually kill their own prey, feeding on carrion and stealing prey from other predators is common behavior.
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Lions on the Hunt in Africa
The physical appearance and social structure of African Lions contribute to their successful hunting techniques.
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Camping at Balule Camp - Kruger National Park
Balule Camp in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, is in prime Big Five country. Accommodation consists of 6 huts and 18 campsites enclosed with a electric fence.
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Campsite Names, Mabuasehube Game Reserve, Africa
The campsites at Mabuasehube Game Reserve were named by the Kgalagadi People and San/Bushman tribes who were the original inhabitants of the area.
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African Spotted Hyaena
Visitors who know the habitat, food, characteristics and social behavior of the Spotted Hyaena enjoy spotting them in Game Reserves and conservation areas.
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Lions of Africa
Africa is the home of lions and African safaris are the best method to learn more about the African Lion's physical appearance, social behavior and mating rituals.
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Camping at Mabuasehube Reserve, Southern Africa
Accommodation at Mabuasehube is limited to camping. Visitors must be self- sufficient in respect of drinking water, food and fuel. Using a 4X4 is strongly advised.
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