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This is Africa - Overlanding from Swakopmund to Victoria Falls

December 2011

"Embracing the bumps is part and parcel of an overland adventure in Africa, but it's the awe-inspiring experiences that remain unforgettable memories! Read more about my 2-week Namibia and Botswana overland soiree..."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

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Our Latest Travels: Exploring Botswana for the First Time

September 2011

"Flying over Botswana's great wilderness areas and then getting to explore them on foot, by vehicle and by mokoro is a dream come true...and for Go2Africa Product Manager Carlien Rossouw, a trip of a lifetime! Kimberley O'Sullivan got the lowdown on discovering Botswana for the first time."

By Kimberley O'Sullivan

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Eastern vs Southern Africa Safaris

December 2010

"'Where's the best place to go on safari in Africa'? After a recent trip to Eastern Africa that's refreshed his knowledge of the region, and many years of guiding in Southern Africa, safari king Leigh Kemp referees the debate."

By Leigh Kemp

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Sun, Sea and Safari: Safari and Beach Holidays

June 2010

"A safari and beach holiday in Africa includes the intense emotional experience of learning the secrets of Africa's smallest creatures and biggest creatures, as well as the freedom of living in a sarong and balancing the right amount of time in the sun with afternoon naps in the shade. Emma looks at the best safari and beach combinations."

By Emma Gass

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Top 10 Places in Africa to Pop The Question

September 2009

"Proposing marriage is a life-changing experience, so make it memorable by choosing the most romantic spot in Africa to Pop The Question. Avril Field discovers 10 dreamy destinations. "

By Avril Field

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Celebrating the African Elephant

May 2009

"You can't get much more African than our elephants - and few people remain unmoved after encountering them. Go2Africa shows you where and how to see these iconic animals."

By Dominic Chadbon, Emma Gass

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Quick Guide to an Epic African Safari

November 2008

"What would you say is the best place to go on an African Safari? Former guide Leigh Kemp gives us a quikc guide to an epic African safari and his thoughts on these iconic destinations. "

By Leigh Kemp

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Paradise Lost?

September 2008

"For some 'safari' conjures up Hemingway-esque visions of white canvas tents, hot baths and gourmet meals at the end of gung-ho days in the veld. For others it's almost any kind of excursion beyond urban confines. Being something of a purist, Dominic Chadbon seeks to define the essence of the classic African safari."

By Dominic Chadbon

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An Interview with Dougie Wright

June 2008

"Old hunters never die; they just swop their hunting rifle for a camera. Dominic Chadbon meets one of Botswana's legendary hunters while exploring a remote area of the Okavango Delta and discovers a life well-lived - in an environment we can only dream about."

By Dominic Chadbon

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Chasing Shadows: Hunting Sitatunga in the Okavango Delta

June 2008

"The sitatunga is one of Africa's rarest and most elusive antelopes, clinging precariously to its ever-diminishing wetland habitats. Go2Africa's travel writer Dominic Chadbon and sales consultant Janine Krook set out on a canoe safari to find this ghostly creature in the deep backwaters of Botswana's Okavango Delta."

By Dominic Chadbon

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Planning your African Honeymoon

June 2008

"When planning a honeymoon in Africa your choices are so vast and diverse that it can be extremely helpful to ask yourselves five simple questions. These questions can lead you to exotic destinations and unforgettable memories."

By Emma Gass

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Dogged Determination

June 2008

"Botswana has a habit of surprising even the most-seasoned visitor: ex-safari guide Dominic Chadbon returns to his old stamping ground to explore the Kwando area and discovers that reputations are sometimes deserved."

By Dominic Chadbon

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Luxury Without Lodges: Nxai Pan

June 2008

"Are there any wildlife destinations left in southern Africa where you won't be surrounded by packs of cars and confronted by a luxury lodge around every manicured corner? Go2Africa travel writer, Dominic Chadbon, had his doubts before he gritted his teeth and went on a winter camping safari to a remote slice of the Kalahari in Botswana - and found that not only can camping be ridiculously comfortable but that he also has a question for you."

By Dominic Chadbon

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Victoria Falls & Chobe: An Awesome Package Deal

February 2008

"Packed into a corner of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, you'll find the magnificent Victoria Falls and Botswana's Chobe National Park. Dominic Chadbon finds out why this makes such a great package."

By Dominic Chadbon

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Beers of Africa

December 2007

"Sometimes there's just nothing like an ice cold one, especially when it's downed in celebration of a day under Africa's open skies. A few Go2Africa travellers share their best brewed moments in the bush, up the mountain and on the water ... and the right beer for the job."

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Of Witchdoctors, Gorillas and Maasai Toyboys

September 2007

"Witchdoctors, angry forest elephants and charging gorillas coloured Go2African, Catja Orford's adventures in Gabon's rainforests. Marco speaks to the author of Tracking Bubu."

By Marco Monteiro-Silva

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Mashatu Reserve: Cycling in the land of giants

June 2007

"We were sitting at Mashatu Main Camp planning the following day's activities. Half the group were keen on an early morning cycling safari. I was willing, but hesitant. Bicycles and I didn't share a very happy history. In the end, never being one to turn down a new experience, I decided to go along for the ride."

By Sandra Mallinson

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The Experts decide on Botswana's top 5

June 2007

"A sucker for a title-fight, Marco hunted down three of Go2africa's travel experts. Two of them had lived in Botswana for a number of years, while the third had just returned from her first trip. The result - three unique views on the Top 5 things to do in Botswana."

By Marco Monteiro-Silva

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Elephant Eaters of the Savuti

Elephant Eaters of the Savuti

October 2006

"The following extract is from Leigh's journal, recorded after he witnessed this unique pride taking down an elephant in the Savuti..."

By Leigh Kemp

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Photographic Safaris in Africa

Photographic Safaris in Africa

May 2006

"Apertures. Shutter speeds. F-stops. Hyenas. Creating excellent photographs can be a hazardous endeavour. But fear not! Whether you're after landscapes, wildlife shots or portraits, this article is all about how to make and take great photos on your African safari..."

By Patrick Madden

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Okavango Delta and Savuti

Okavango Delta and Savuti

December 2005

"I arrived in the Okavango Delta at the end of the dry season. The rains in Angola had already fallen, but it would take them another six months to reach the Delta. What the Okavango was waiting for now, breathlessly, was the rain that was due to fall any day..."

By Alison Westwood

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Botswana's Great Game Parks

Botswana's Great Game Parks

December 2005

"Botswana's great game parks are pristine wildernesses that remain largely untouched by man and protect some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world. This article gives you an idea of what each of them has to offer."

By Alison Westwood

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Romantic Holidays

Romantic Holidays

December 2005

"If you have a single sentimental bone in your body, you have to see Africa with someone you love. Or, better still, someone with whom you are contemplating spending the rest of your life choosing furniture..."

By Alison Westwood

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