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Kwam eMakana Homestay

Posted on June 2, 2011 by abang

Kwam eMakana homestays are located in the township; they offer comfortable accommodation for families, business people, students, tourists and backbackers groups. Kwam eMakana is a community empowerment project which was initiated in 2003 by the provincial government of the Eastern … Continue reading →

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Masakala Guesthouse

Posted on June 2, 2011 by abang

Situated in the friendly rural village of Masakala, close to Matatiele, on the border of the Eastern Cape and Kwa Zulu Natal, the guesthouse offers you a stunning view of the Southern Drakensberg/ Ukhahlamba mountains forming the border with the … Continue reading →

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Coffee Shack

Posted on June 2, 2011 by abang

Coffee Shack Backpackers is located in the scenic Coffee Bay region of the Wild Coast in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Coffee Shack strives to create an unforgettable travel experience for visitors, enhanced by the natural surroundings and the chance to … Continue reading →

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Bafanakids

Posted on June 1, 2011 by abang

About This Project Bafanakids helps young teams grow. We aim to bring back structure, regularity, pride, joy and team spirit to the teams and give these kids a chance to a better future through sport. Bafanakids, one of the first … Continue reading →

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Children’s Home

Posted on June 1, 2011 by abang

About This Project The Christine Revell Children’s Home, running since September 1975, is based in Athlone, a suburb 5-10 minutes drive from Cape Town City Bowl, Western Cape. The Children’s Home is registered to care for 49 abandoned, abused, neglected … Continue reading →

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Nodumo Preschool

Posted on June 1, 2011 by abang

About This Project The Nodumo preschool is situated in the rural area of KwaMthethwa, near Matubatuba  in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The pre-school takes care of many children who have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS in the area and has been in existence since … Continue reading →

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Afro Kings & Communities

Posted on May 30, 2011 by abang

15 Days and 14 Nights

Experience true African culture. Visit locally owned projects that are devoted to giving back to their communities. In this unique tour through South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho, you will have the opportunity to stay in rural villages where the kings of the different tribes established their roots and where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the different African cultures. Besides culture will you get the opportunity to see wildlife and breathtaking panoramic views. This is a divers tour suitable for the more curious and adventurous traveler.

Day 1 Johannesburg
Day 2 Johannesburg
Day 3 Sabie
Day 4 Kruger National Park
Day 5 Kingdom of Swaziland
Day 6 Kingdom of Swaziland
Day 7 KwaZulu Natal Battlefields
Day 8 KwaZulu Natal Battlefields
Day 9 Harrismith / Northern Drakensberg
Day 10 Roma / Maseru
Day 11 Roma / Maseru
Day 12 Aliwal North
Day 13 Grahamstown
Day 14 Grahamstown
Day 15 Port Elizabeth – back home

Highlights: Fairtrade Township tour in Soweto, Kruger National Park, Piggs Peak in Swaziland, Kingdom of the Zulus and its battlefields, mountains of “Indumeni”, Lesotho Royal House, and much more! Continue reading →

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Cape & Garden Route

Posted on May 23, 2011 by abang

15 Days – 14 Nights

Explore the best of the Cape and Garden Route on this itinerary.
Discover its natural beauty and meet the locals.

Day 1. Cape Town
Day 2. Cape Town
Day 3. Cape Town
Day 4. Stellenbosch
Day 5. Montagu
Day 6. Oudtshoorn
Day 7. Oudtshoorn
Day 8. Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 9. Port Elizabeth
Day 10. Port Elizabeth / Addo Elephant National Park
Day 11. Knysna
Day 12. Knysna
Day 13. Swellendam
Day 14. Cape Town

Highlights: Fairtrade certified accommodation and excursions, Garden Route, the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, Cultural Experiences, Oudtshoorn,Tsitiskamma, Addo Elephant National Park, 4 World Heritage sites Continue reading →

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Wonders of Namibia

Posted on May 23, 2011 by abang

7 Days – 6 Nights

Day 1. Windhoek
Day 2. Waterberg
Day 3. Etosha, Namutoni, Halali, Okakuejo
Day 4. Twijfelfontein Area
Day 5. Twijfelfontein, Brandberg
Day 6. Brandberg, Spitzkoppe
Day 7. Spitzkoppe, Windhoek

Highlights: Spitzkoppe and Brandberg, Waterberg Nature Reserve,Twijfelfontein rock engravings, Petrified forest, Etosha National Park, Damara culture, food and dance, Encounter a desert Elephant Continue reading →

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Mountain Kingdom & Wildcoast

Posted on May 23, 2011 by abang

16 Days – 15 Nights

Day 1. Johannesburg
Day 2. Golden Gate National Park
Day 3. Roma
Day 4. Malealea
Day 5. Malealea
Day 6. Moorosi Chalets
Day 7. Moorosi Chalets
Day 8. Matatiele
Day 9. Leisure Bay/Port Edward
Day 10. Coffee Bay
Day 11. Coffee Bay
Day 12. Cintsa
Day 13. Cintsa
Day 14. Port Elizabeth
Day 15. Addo
Day 16. Port Elizabeth

Highlights: Soweto, Golden Gate National Park, Lesotho, Locally owned accommodation, Fairtrade in Tourism accredited tours and accommodation, Addo Elephant National Park, Wild Coast Continue reading →

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