Central Karoo: One of the Most Unique and Interesting Regions in South Africa

On the Southwestern Cape of South Africa you will find one of he most unique and interesting arid regions in the world; Central Karoo. The word Karoo is derived from the Hottentot language and means ‘dry thirst land.’ Today, the region is considered be a veritable scientific wonder. A large number of archaeological sites are situated in the region, many of which have been quite important. In Nelsport...

Africa Safari – Tanzania Part 1

The sultry heat of Africa hit us as we stepped off the Kenya Airways flight at Dar es Salaam and it was only 8:30am, some 23 hours after leaving home in Spain, so it was with some relief that we entered the delightfully cool foyer of the Royal Palm Mövenpick Hotel an hour later. Our rooms were a good size, the hotel pool was clean with waiter service and a poolside restaurant so all that a weary traveller...