Your Personal Africa Reawaken Your Soul - The Conservation Corporation (Pty) Limited, trading as CC Africa Then there was bush. Thorn trees…The sunbaked vlakte (plains) and the thorn-tree and South Africa. Trees are more than vegetation and more than symbols and more than pallid sentimentality…what the oak and the ash and the cypress are to Europe, the thorn tree is to South Africa. And if laurel and myrtle and bay are for chaplet and wreath, thorns are for a crown. Herman Charles Bosman – Marico Revisited
South Africa 10 Reasons Why South Africa is a Dream Destination Fabulous climate, with sunshine almost year round Wide variety of breathtaking scenery, quaint coastal villages and cosmopolitan cities, all of which can be combined with a truly exhilarating Big Five African Safari Excellent infrastructure making the country great for self drive. Good value for money destination. Friendly hospitable people – a vibrant mix of African culture and Western sophistication Witness first hand the emergence of an extraordinary nation through township tours, cultural village and historical site visits The cradle of humankind: Sterkfontein is one of the world’s most productive and important paleoanthropological sites Excellent international flight connections and minimal time difference when flying from Europe Wide variety of hotels, small, personalized privately owned properties, guest houses and boutique hotels Easily combined with Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, and the Indian Ocean Islands South Africa has been pivotal in the creation of vast transfrontier “Peace Parks” involving major cross border conservation initiatives and brining benefits to the communities involved
Botswana 10 Reasons to Visit Beautiful Botswana Botswana is blessed with some of Africa’s most beautiful subtropical wilderness reserves, generally teaming with animals – 17% of Botswana is pristine national reserves It’s a land of awesome contrasts – from the vast plains of the Kalahari Desert to the crystal clear waters the world’s largest inland delta – The Okovanga Delta Game viewing by Mokoro (dug-out) canoes in the Delta is unforgettable, birding is excellent and angling is rewarding The game filled Central Kalahari Game Reserve, at 54 600 square km or 21 080 square miles, is the largest reserve in Botswana Chobe National Park contains the mighty Chobe River and what is arguably the world’s largest concentration of elephants The Linyanti and Savute areas feature an annual summer migration of zebra and antelope A variety of lodges and camps allow visitors to experience the diversity of Botswana’s wilderness areas San rock paintings can be seen in certain areas, including Tsodilo Hills, featuring 3500 paintings and recently proclaimed a World Heritage site Botswana is easily accessible from Johannesburg, Windhoek and Victoria Falls Low tourist impact
Namibia 10 Reasons Why Namibia is an Absolute Must – See The Namib at 80 million years, is the oldest desert in the world. Namibia itself is characterized by vast open spaces, breathtaking scenery and great contrasts – ocean, dunes, mountains and deserts Easily accessible wilderness paradises such as the Etosha National Park. The Waterburg Plateau National Park, the Fish River Canyon and the Namib-Naukluft National Park Namibia is great value for money for international visitors A diverse range of lodges, tented camps and guesthouses to suit all budgets Namibia is a popular self drive destination with excellent infrastructure The world’s highest sand dunes are at Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park Namibia boasts two spectacular deserts – the Kalahari and Namib, each with distinctive wildlife and scenery. Desert adapted wildlife such as rhino, and elephant are fascinating phenomena Diverse cultures from San Bushman, Portuguese and German influences to the Himba people still living their age old traditional lifestyles. San paintings and engravings can be seen in the Kaokoveld and Damaraland The Namib and Damaraland offer remarkably clear skies for astronomers and keen star gazers The country offers superb birding, including the coastal ares. Good fishing is available from the banks of the Kavango and Kunene Rivers on the northern borders.
Zimbabwe 10 Reasons to Visit the Home of One of the World’s Seven Wonders and Four Heritage Sites The magnificent Victoria Falls classified as one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World Zimbabwe is home to four World Heritage Sites – Victoria Falls, Mana Pools National Parks, the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and the Kama Ruins which became the centre of power under the Shona people after the decline of Great Zimbabwe Lake Kariba is one of the largest man made lakes in the world, with abundant game sightings and excellent angling for bream and tiger fish Zimbabwe features magnificent National Parks including Hwange, Mana Pools, Matusadona and Chizarira Adventure activities abound and include canoeing on the lower Zambezi and Kayaking and rafting on the upper Zambezi, White water rafting and bungi jumping are just two exhilarating pursuits available in the Victoria Falls area For high adventure enthusiasts, white water rafting is most exciting when the Zambezi waters are low – generally from August to December - and is often referred to as the best one-day white water rafting in the world Zimbabwe abound in fascinating history and culture Canoeing down the lower Zambezi affords an ideal opportunity to get close to nature Hospitality and friendliness of all Zimbabweans Magnificent scenic areas in the Eastern Highlands
Zambia 10 Reasons to Visit Africa’s “Well – Kept Secret” Zambia is renowned for its pristine national parks, including Kafue, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi It is named after the mighty Zambezi River flowing along its southern border, which is fed by the Kafue and Luangwa tributaries The Victoria Fall and the Zambezi River are accessible from nearby Livingstone Town and various hotels and lodges Livingstone is home to numerous activities for adventure seekers, including bungi jumping, rafting and abseiling down the gorge Zambia boasts the largest area of land under protection of national parks in Africa, featuring a wealth of wildlife Exclusive, intimate lodges deliver a welcoming safari experience Many properties offer walking trails for guests who profer an alternative to hours in a safari vehicle. Zambia is also known as the birthplace of walking safaris Canoe, rafting and fishing safaris are possible upstream from the Falls on the Zambezi River, as are canoeing trips on the lower Zambezi Lake Kariba is also accessible from Zambia The country shaped by three great rivers, is characterized by water, including a trio of massive lakes, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Kariba and Lake Bangweulu
Mozambique 10 Reasons to Visit the Pearl of the Indian Ocean Mozambique features 2500km of pristine beachfront on the mainland, with a number of good natural harbours Several small island paradises can be found off the coast, including the Bazaruto Archipeligo made up of five islands, some of which are protected national parks. The islands offer beautiful beaches, abundant bird and marine life, and lovely coral reefs Snorkelling is excellent and divers can explore coral reefs and old ship wrecks Fishing is world class and includes salt water fly-fishing and big game fishing for marlin and sail fish (tag-and-release) Mozambique Island (Ilha de Mozambique) is a World Heritage Site with Persian and Arabic influences and is linked to the mainland by a bridge Mozambique has a rich artistic tradition, with the sculptures produced by the Makondo people of the north recognized as some of Africa’s most sophisticated art forms. The country is also renowned for its murals Mozambique is famous for its marimba orchestras (piano like percussion instrument of West Africa origin) The country has recently been included in a vast transfrontier park incorporating wilderness reserves in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Called the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, it is the world’s largest reserve and infrastructure for visitors will be developed over the next few years. Over 1200 species of fish have been identified in the coastal waters of Mozambique Mozambique is an excellent beach holiday end to a trip to Botswana, or even Namibia, and is easily accessed via Johannesburg
Tanzania 10 Reasons to Discover the Home of the Great Migration Tanzania is arguably one of Africa’s best kept secrets, being less well known than Kenya, despite the fact that it is home to Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest mountain, and bordered by the three largest lakes in Africa – Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria. These lakes boast the world’s greatest diversity of fish species Natural highlights abound, including Ngorongoro Crater – the largest intact caldera in the world, Olduvai Gorge, said to be the birthplace of man, the 20-million-year-old Great Rift Valley and the vast game-filled plains of the Serengeti The annual great migration of herbivores is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and can be viewed at various Tanzanian and Kenyan locations throughout the year More than 25% of Tanzania is dedicated to conservation areas, protecting over 20% of Africa’s large mammals and 35 species of antelope, including 1,5 million wildebeest It is possible to view the ‘Big Five’ in Tanzania – elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog hippo, zebra and giraffe – plus the famous “Jane Goodall” chimpanzees on the shores of Lake Tanganyika Tanzania boasts over 1000 bird species, with Lake Manyara National Park alone being home to more than 400. It is a year round birding destination, but at the height of the winter months, some 160 species of migrants add to the diversity The people of Tanzania are courteous, sincere, friendly, and hospitable, making visitors feel welcome It is easy to combine the adventures of big game viewing with relaxing beach holidays Accompanied walking trails and boat excursions are available in certain areas Tanzanite, a rare and highly desirable gemstone, is mined only in Tanzania
Zanzibar 10 Reasons to Visit the Spice Islands Zanzibar is a gorgeous island partner state to the United Republic of Tanzania. Close to the mainland, it is easily accessible by hydrofoil or a short scheduled flight from Dar es Salaam Known as the “Spice Island”, Zanzibar and the nearby island of Pemba grow almost 80% of the world’s supply of cloves. An enticing variety of other spices are also produced, and can be seen on fascinating Spice Tours The archipelago is a jewel in the Indian Ocean and is chiefly known by the larger islands of Pemba and Unguja – also called Zanzibar Island In Zanzibar Town, narrow streets reveal historic Arabic architecture including the Zanzibar Museum, the Arab Fort, the Sultan’s Palace and the craftsmanship on many of the wooden doors is not to be missed The main attraction is Stone Town, with its whitewashed houses, quaint shops, mosques, courtyards and squares Zanzibar’s spectacular turquoise ocean is full of marvelous marine life and exquisite coral formations, and is rimmed by fine white sandy beaches The scuba diving off the coast is spectacular and is often the draw card for many visiting the region Other places of interest on the island include various coconut and spice plantations, the Jozani Forest Reserve – home to the rare red colobus monkey, the Persian Baths, and Marahubi Palace Ruins The pristine beaches and tranquil setting of the east coast make for an ideal island getaway. Take a boat to visit one of the many offshore islets There is a great variety of accommodation to suit all pockets.
Kenya 10 Reasons to Visit the Land of the Safari Kenya immortalized the safari with legendary personalities such as Ernest Hemingway, Karen Blixen and Beryl Markham Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve is renowned for the Great Migration of millions of herbivores Maasai and Samburu tribes-people live and tend to their livestock alongside the resident wildlife The country abounds in diverse landscapes including the Great Rift Valley It is one of the best countries in Africa for seeing large concentrations of animals throughout the year Kenya is a birdwatcher’s dream destination, with more than a 1000 species recorded Lake Nakuru is a breading ground for flamingo. Up to two million birds can be found, and greater and lesser flamingo also migrate along Lakes Magadi, Elmenteita, Bogoria and Turkana Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa and features a number of permanent glaciers. The best view of Mount Kilimanjaro is from Amboseli Nationa Park The coastline is beautiful, particularly the Lamu archipelago featuring the islands of Lamu, Manda, and Pate The country is renowned for its warm, friendly and hospitable citizens
Mauritius 10 Reasons Why Mauritius is the Most Renowned Indian Ocean Island Seemingly endless miles of dazzling beaches, naturally protected by a coral reef An all year round destination, maintaining pleasant temperatures Paradise for water sports: snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing The natural hospitality of the Mauritian people A fusion of culture and tradition, Mauritian cooking is in a class of its own Perfect dream weddings and honeymoons designed for you Great golf. The country boasts a ‘One & Only Le Touessrok Golf Course’ Experience the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of the Mauritian people Full range of accommodation from 3 to 5 star resorts, private villas, golf resorts, family-friendly resorts and world-class spas Affordable packaged vacations
Seychelles 10 Reasons to Visit the Seychelles Archipelago, Garden of Eden Regarded as one of the world’s most romantic escapes Uncrowded dream beaches merge into tropical forests Warm azure waters offer idyllic snorkeling and diving spots Natural sanctuaries habitat some of the world’s most exotic plant and animal life Warm tropical climate year round Easy routes from Kenya and South Africa Customary Creole cuisine exudes French, Indian & Orient influence Accommodation on a choice of 16 islands Island hopping - the best way to explore the diversity of 115 islands Array of activities from golf to nature trails
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