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Sand dunes at sunrise in Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is one of the top natural atractions in Namibia, and for good reason. Here you will find towering red and white sand dunes, the winding Sesriem Canyon and the…
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Hiking through the Fish River Canyon: 90km in 5 days
The Fish River Canyon, located in southern Namibia, is the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon. Those brave (and crazy) enough can take on the 90km trail…
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My first safari in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
My first safari was the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and it did not disappoint. You won’t find the Big Five here, but you’ll find lions, cheetahs and leopards if you’re lucky,…
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Sandboarding in Witsand Nature Reserve
Whitsand Nature Reserve, in the north of South Africa, is a beautiful place tucked away in the hills where you can relax amongst nature or throw yourself down a sand…
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Survive the sulphur pools and lava lakes in the Danakil Depression
The Danakil Depression is the hottest place on earth with an average daily temperature of 35 degrees, it lies -116m below sea level and is one of the driest and…
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Explore the stelae fields and crumbling ruins of Aksum
This small town in the north of Ethiopia is the most ancient of capitals and the holiest city of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Here you can see the towering stelaes…
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Get lost in the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
The isolated mountain town of Lalibela is famous for it’s complex of rock-hewn churches, the perfect symmetry and intricate details carved out of the cliffs from the roof down. Get…
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Are you brave enough for the world’s highest bridge bungy?
Whether you’re facing your deepest fear or craving the ultimate adrenaline rush, join the team at Face Adrenaline for the 216m Bloukran’s bungy bridge, the highest in the world.
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Cuddle a hyena in the ancient city of Harar
Exploring the ancient walled city of Harar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the spiritual heart of Ethiopia’s large Islamic community, considered by some Muslims to be the fourth holiest…
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My dream road trip for the south coast of South Africa
I’ve always felt drawn to South Africa. I want to go on a safari, I need to cage dive with great white sharks, I crave the adrenaline rush of a…
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