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4 of the best restaurants at Cape Town´s Victoria & Albert Waterfront

Daniel Case In the 1990s, part the historic docklands dating back to the founding of Cape Town in the mid-17th century was redeveloped into a 123-hectare (304-acre) mixed-use district which besides various businesses and residences is also home to more than 22 historical landmarks, some 450 shops, more than 100 entertainment attractions, 13 hotels, seven museums, a cruise terminal, and some more than 100 eateries. from fast-food to trendy fine dining from all over the world. Needless to say,…

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Kariega Game Reserve: a South African recovery story

  It took us three days to drive from Cape Town along South Africa’s "Garden Route" to Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, but it was well worth the drive. Once it was 27 farms, which have all been returned to the wild, and the reserve now covers 115 square kilometers (44½ sq. miles), owned and operated by two of those original farming families. A fictional British TV series, Wild at Heart, which ran from 2006 to 2012, told about much the same thing. The animals at Kariega were imported…

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Plenty of cool things to and do in and around the remarkable Cape of Good Hope

  Michael Van den Burg   This rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, about an hour and a half south of Cape Town, is a popular spot for visitors to the Mother City, especially for its beautiful scenery and compelling wildlife (it´s also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Floral Region). And here´s a look at the top attractions at the Cape of Good Hope, nearby False Bay, and on the peninsula in general: read post  

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Pantsula, the Cool Dance of South Africa's Urban Youth

   Literally, pantsula translates from Zulu as "to walk like a duck". It's an energetic, syncopated urban dance that originated in Johannesburg townships during a traumatic period of apartheid in the 1950s, and is today seeing a resurgence among the black youth (as well as some whites) of South Africa. To experience and understand it, we travel to the streets of Joburg's Tembisa township, where pantsula is part of day-to-day life, with many dancers showing off their skills in the middle of the…

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  • I will be covering Cape Winelands, Cape Town, and Durban for the World Cup. Media and Publicists please contact me regarding coverage. Thanks.
  • Please feel free to download my Guide to South Africa for FREE. Just visit http://www.safarichatter.com/2009/09/02/welcome-to-safarichatter-com/ and find the link in the article. 30 Days to GO until World Cup!!!
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    Kitty
  • Now on the Tripatini blog, learn about South Africa's fastest-rising pop-music diva, Simphiwe Dana -- check it out!
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  • New query on our "Ask A Travel Expert" forum:

    Shark Cage Diving in South Africa?

    Please reply at http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/shark-cage-diving-in-south
  • Making my first visit to SA and was thinking of renting a car.
    Is it safe to drive from JNB to Sun city?

    Any advice will be appreciated
  • Says here that South Africa was safer for Brits last year than Spain, Germany, or (especially) Thailand. Your reaction?
    http://www.eturbonews.com/15121/uk-foreign-office-south-africa-safe...
  • Find out what relating to South Africa that safari operator and Tripatini member Julian Harrison is donating to the Oscars swag bag in this weekend's blog post.
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  • Cup 'Runneth' Over as SAA Gears Up for the World Coming to South Africa in 2010

    South African Airways is Flying Thousands of Visitors from North America to the Big Soccer Matches in Nine different Cities throughout South Africa; SAA Airline Seats Still Available

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- South African Airways (SAA), Africa's most awarded airline, is finalizing elaborate plans to ensure the best travel experience possible for fans heading to the 2010 World Soccer Championships, taking place in South Africa from June 11-July 11, 2010. Everyone at South Africa's national airline shares in the excitement of their country playing host to the first FIFA World Cup™ to be held on the African continent, and has adapted a "whatever it takes" attitude to give visitors to their country a great travel experience on SAA.

    A complete corporate division within the airline has been created to ensure that the airline is prepared to host the revelers that will descend on South Africa for the tournament. One key initiative in place is that South African Airways is partnering with MATCH, the official hospitality provider for FIFA, to lease additional aircraft in order to operate a round-the-clock domestic schedule in South Africa during the tournament. The additional flights will complement the airline's already extensive flight schedule in South Africa. This schedule will enable fans to select a base city such as Johannesburg, and take day trips from their base city to the different cities in which the matches are being played. Late night flights will allow fans to return to their base city, even after most evening matches.

    The airline has also invested in upgrading its facilities, with all of its flights now operating from the new, state-of-the-art Terminal B at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. A brand-new, luxurious lounge will debut in the spring, ready to welcome Premium Business Class passengers in new heights of comfort and amenities.

    "We can't overstate our excitement at South Africa hosting the World Cup. As South Africa's national airline, we look forward to introducing soccer fans to our homeland and to flying them to South Africa as well as to matches in nine different cities across South Africa," said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president, North America for South African Airways. "South African Airways has invested time and resources in ensuring that fans have a smooth travel experience. Flying SAA to the tournament will be the most comfortable and most convenient method for fans to get to the World Cup."

    SAA has also been working closely with the four MATCH-approved U.S. tour operators that are exclusively offering air-inclusive travel packages paired with game tickets. Cartan Tours, Destination Southern Africa, Great Atlantic Travel and Sportsmark are each holding space on South African Airways flights for the tournament. Soccer fans can also call South African Airways directly to book their seats to South Africa. SAA will help fans shop for the lowest fares on the best available dates.

    "Fans shouldn't assume that they can't get to the World Cup," added Cavaliere. "There are still reasonably-priced airline seats available during the tournament, so we encourage them to call and inquire about flights in order to follow their favorite teams. But they should act quickly, as the excitement is building up and the demand for seats on our flights is also going up."

    To book seats on South African Airways, fans should call 1-800-722-9675, or visit www.flysaa.com.

    South African Airways features daily nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with morning departures from New York JFK, and afternoon direct service from Washington Dulles (with a stop in Dakar, Senegal) that offer travel convenience and award-winning service. Travelers in Premium Business Class enjoy 180 degree fully flat-bed seats, and in economy class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors. Every seat on board offers an individual on-demand entertainment system, plush pillow, warm blanket and amenity kit. SAA's unrivaled network, featuring seamless connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the rest of the continent, makes the airline the savvy traveler's "gateway to Africa." To complement this network, a world of privileges awaits those who join Voyager, South African Airways' premier mileage program. To sign up, visit www.flysaa.com, and link to the Voyager icon. As a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer its customers 1,071 destinations in 171 countries and more than 19,534 flights daily, including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United's, Continental's, US Airways' and Air Canada's frequent traveler programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights. For more information on South African Airways, please call (800) 722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com, where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages.
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