Budget Africa Travel » Outdoor Activities

Chobe National Park – Off the beaten track in Africa

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:25:42 +0000

With the Chobe National Park so close to the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Bushtracks Africa has expanded into Kasane Botswana to provide seamless service on both sides of the Zambezi River. Bushtracks Botswana specialises in ensuring that our guests enjoy to its utmost, the rich diversity that the Chobe National Park has to offer. Apart from the fantastic game drives, the Chobe River also offers a great platform from which to view the wildlife, which include some of Africa’s famous ‘Big Five’.

Working closely with Chobe Safari Lodge, Bushtracks Africa can now add an entire Chobe leg to your Victoria Falls experience, giving you the opportunity to visit two widely differing countries, whilst also experiencing some of the best game viewing in Southern Africa.

Bushtracks can take care of all your internal travel arrangements to ensure that this part of your holiday runs smoothly. Our transfer vehicles, booking agents and river cruising boats enhance the whole experience. The transfer from Livingstone to Chobe is under 2 hours.

Budget Trips to Kilimanjaro

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:15:33 +0000

Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the worlds tallest free standing mountains at over 19,000 feet (nearly 6km), yet treks up to Uhuru Peak are non-technical and can be undertaken by any reasonably physically fit person.

There are several routes ranging from the popular Marangu, otherwise known as the Coca Cola route which offers accommodations in mountain huts and the more challenging Machame route which is a camping route

Aim 4 Africa, based in the UK but with strong links in Tanzania, also organise treks using less busy routes such as Londorossi and Rongai. Treks are tailored and include a full, local mountain crew, ensuring extremely high success rates and enjoyable experience. Treks average between 6-7 days depending on the route taken.

Kili can be climbed at any time of the year, but the rainy seasons (April-June; November-December) make the forest more slippery and the summit might be blocked by snow. Be prepared for climatic extremes, from rain in the forest, intense sun in the alpine desert and freezing temperatures at the summit. It’s essential to have warm clothes and a good sleeping bag.

AfricanMecca Safaris a Winner

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:23:31 +0000

‘AfricanMecca Safaris’ have won the Tanzania Tourist Board Safari Award, of the 2009 Tanzania Safari Tourism Award Gala. Held at the African Travel Association (ATA) Congress in Cairo, Egypt, the prize giving awarded one of the regions leading tour operators with the prize for Southern and Western Tanzanian Safaris.

AfricanMecca is a natively owned travel company with tour planning and reservation partner offices in the United States, United Kingdom and ground operations team within Africa.

This award follows AfricanMecca gaining increasing recognition in the global travel market. This year saw them topping the National Geographic Adventure Magazine’s selection of Best Adventure Travel Companies On Earth with an exceptional customer satisfaction rate of 96.67%.

The company offer traditional safari trips and beach breaks, as well as diving and fishing holidays, treks up Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro, along with flights and hotels across South East Africa.
For more information see http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/

Great White Shark Diving

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:48:32 +0000

In a small fishing village of Gansbaai, South Africa is a place called “Shark Aley” which is home to the magnificant Great White Shark. Excursions from this point of the village can take you out into waters and see some of the most feared creatures on earth.

Whether you watch from the boat or climb into the cages and meet them face to face, Shark Aley offers some of the best Shark watching in the country. It’s certainly one of the most breath-taking experience you will ever live to remember.

Tours can be from from just one day to a full 10 day tour on boat, the average day tour costs around ZAR 1500.00 p/p.

Jump in the cage if you dare!

Island Vibe Self Catering Surf School

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:02:04 +0000

The area of Jeffreys Bay is the most renown area for surfing. The surf breaks are for all capabilities offering continual consistent waves. J-Bay offers many competitive surf trips but one budget self catering option is Island Vibe Surf Camp hostel.

Situated on a dune with great views of the Indian Ocean, Island Vibe offers the most picturesque setting for any beach bum. Surf spots everywhere right on your doorstep, you can literally just hear the waves crashing from your bed. There are typical wooden balconies over looking the magnificant white beaches.

Surf lessions can be sort at the head office of “Jeffrey’s Bay Surf School”, beginner classes are readily available. The atmosphere of Island Vibe is a unique blend of young backpackers, dedicated surfers and older travelers. Each one adds an ingredient that relaxers people into an easy, homely, exciting and enticing place to be.