KWA-ZULU NATAL - BATTLEFIELD TOURS

Hi All!  Today we'll be going on a historical tour.  The good old school history we used to study before everything became over-run with modern day politics and other nonsense.  The 1800's history is so much more exciting.  Anyhow, today we'll be visiting THE BATTLE OF THE BLOODRIVER.

Failure to negotiate the secession of land, the Boers and Zulus went to war at the Ncombe River in Kwa-Zulu Natal on 16 December 1838.  500 Boers against 10 000 Zulu impis (warriors).  With great faith in God, 3000 zulus died and no boers.

Today, you can visit these grounds and see the amazing boer monument - a fort of 57 bronze-cast wagons.  In December 1998, a memorial for the 3000 zulus who perished, was inaugurated by Zulu Chief, Mangosuthu Buthelezi.  16 December is now known as Reconciliation Day.

Place to stay :   Zulu Wings Game Lodge.  6 Ensuite rooms, homestyle cooking and
                             close to all the battle sites. (Many more in and around Dundee).
                          

Things to do  :  game viewing (walk/on horseback), birding, game drives (self/guided), fly fishing,

                            cultural tour across the Buffalo River, battlefield museums, white water rafting,

                            4x4 and quad biking.

Prices  :  R350 p/p/s and R410 for single p/night
                11-16 y/o - R155 p/p/p night sharing
                  6-10 y/o  - R95

Prices include bed and breakfast and are valid until 31 September 2010.

Contact  :  +27 034 212 5976 or visit http://www.zuluwings.co.za/

Chow!
Bobi

TOURS OF EGYPT

Ah, land of the pharaohs, pyramids, tombs, camel rides, Nile cruises and sand!  Yes, endless sand, but what an exciting place to visit! Egypt!

Visit The Valley of The Kings or King Tutankhamens tomb.  Go for a swim in the Red Sea, or scuba dive.  Visit the exotic spice markets and stalls where you can haggle the prices.  Breathtaking sights and a rich culture.

Take a hotair balloon ride at USD229 over The Valley of The Kings or visit the Gayer-Anderson museum - house of Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson from 1935-1942.

Take a leisure cruise up the Nile or Lake Nasser.  Enjoy 4 & 5 star accomodation.  Vsist Damascus - the oldest city on earth or take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Jerusalem.

Tours available  :  Family, Private or Groups.  All escorted by qualified egyptologists.

Tours are 6-17 days long and prices are from USD199 - USD2750 p/p sharing.

Visit http://www.onthegotours.com/ for loads more info and amazing photos.

See you there!
Bobi

WHITE-WATER RAFTING - ZAMBEZI

Hi there, thanks for the comments on my previous blog.  I really do appreciate it!  I've come across something I've always wanted to do, but alas, I'm scared sh..less to say the least.  Especially after watching some of these videos I'm going to give you access to.  This is for the adrenaline junkies!

Don't want to go on the water?  Then try one of the other activities  :  micro light flights over the Victoria Falls, elephant rides, gorge swinging, bungy, walk with the lions or tiger fishing.

Waters are classed Grade 5 (long, violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops - sounds like a roller coaster!)

23 Rapids in all with names like Morning Glory, Devil's Toilet Bowl, Commercial Suicide, The Mother and Oblivion!  Well, with names like this, need I say more?  Okay, just a little...

Expiditon packages 1-8 days, from USD100 - USD620.  Best time to go, July - Febuary.  Closed during April and May, depending on the rainy season.

Visit http://www.zambezi.com/ for more info, like what to take and where to go.  Enough said.  With this video, you'll get a taste of your adventure on the Great Zambezi  :

Check you around!
Bobi

Rafting Zambezi @ rapid number 7

BACKPACKERS BUSHCAMP - KWAZULU NATAL

Hi there!  Been gone a while with all the soccer happenings!  I'm a bit tired of balls now.  Money is spent and all we have left is budget tours.  Today we visit one of my old haunts - Hluhluwe in Kwazulu Natal.  Here you'll experience the natural bush at budget prices.

Hluhluwe Game Reserve comprises of some 96 000ha and was established in 1897.  Scenic views and mountainous area with amazing bird species, vegitation and wild life.

Selfcatering tree camps, double rooms, dormitories and camping site available.  Discount packages available which include accomodations, meals and activities.

Enjoy a full day safari in an open 4x4.  This safari includes breakfast, lunch and drinks.  The food and the views are amazing.  Can be chilly in the mornings and evenings, so take something warm with you.  No, not Brandy!  A Jersey or jacket!

Attractions  :  *Emdoneni Cheetah Project, take a self guided tour or feed the big cats and take an educational tour.
*Visit the cultural villages, snake park, arts & crafts.  Watch the weavers do their magic.
*Go horseriding, kayaking, scuba diving, take a boat cruise or take the self guided nature trails.

Prices are from R150 p.p. sharing - depends on where you want to sleep and what luxuries you want!

Visit this wonderful site with loads of photos, short video and more at http://www.isinkwe.co.za/


You won't regret this one, so enjoy!

Chow!
Bobi