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Kagga
Kamma and South Africa's Bushmen Culture
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Watch for stories from our South African tours.
Guide (left) explains ancient paintings on a rock
face in this private game reserve north of Cape
Town.
Africa
Travel Magazine salutes the organizations, whose
services and attractions were available to our
members attending the Africa Travel Association
26th World Congress in Cape Town, May 2001.
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Underground
Adventures in Karoo Country
In another section, we talk
about the Amboni
Caves in Northern
Tanzania at Tanga near the Indian Ocean Coast. Now
we've news about the famous caves of South Africa,
including the Cango Caves in the Karoo area. It is
said that the word is derived from the Khoi (San)
language (relatives of the Bushmen), and means "
Water between the Hills." Karoo is a Hotentot word
meaning "extremely dry or bitter."
Dedicated as a National
Monument in the early part of the last century, the
incredible Cango
Caves have a variety
of unique halls and chambers with formations such
as the Fairy Palace, the Throne Room, the Bridal
Chamber, Roman Candle and Crystal Forest - names
that conjure up all sorts of impressions for the
imaginative visitor.
Information:
http://www.gardenroute.co.za/oudts/cango/
Watch for more on this
exciting attraction, or if you have enjoyed an
experience at Cango Caves, E-Mail the editor:
africa@dowco.com,
fax (604) 681-6595
Kalahari
Adventure Centre
River and Desert Experiences
Augrabies Falls / Orange River - South Africa
info@kalahari.co.za www.kalahari.co.za
Andrew Hockly: Tel (054) 451 0177 Fax (054)451
0218
"The river will let you breathe, the desert will
make you think."
(sample
itinerary below)
SOUTH
AFRICA ADVENTURE TRAVEL
AQUATRAILS
LAUNCHES NEW SPECIALIST RAFTING
TRIPS
Besides
their standard Orange, Breede and Doring River
wilderness adventures, Aquatrails has now launched
3 special Orange River trips. These are: Birding
& Astronomy Trips as well as the monthly Full
Moon Cruise, during which couples spend at least
1-2 nights drifting down the river under the full
moon. Aquatrails are now also catering for
End-of-Year Parties with fun beach and sea rafting
activities, as well as motorized cruises. For more
information please call Philip or Harry on (021)
762-7916.
TOUR BOOKING
FORM:
http://www.responders.net/form.asp
e-mail: inbound.africa@ct.lia.net, ULR:
http://www.aquatrails.co.za
KALAHARI
BACKROADS SAFARI
5 Days 4 Nights &endash;
Kalahari Gemsbok Park / Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park, salt pans, rolling Kalahari Dunes,
Riemvasmaak hot springs, Molopo Gorge, Orange river
trip, Augrabies Falls National Park
Day 1: Early morning pick-up
in Upington. Orientation tour before driving
through the desert to the Kalahari Gemsbok National
Park. Afternoon game drive to Nossob. Overnight at
Nossob or Mata-Mata, depending on availability.
(450 km)
Day 2: Full-day game drives
to Union's End, Mata-Mata or the dune road, using
local reports of game sightings: lion, leopard,
cheetah, gemsbok, springbok, wildebeest, jackal and
hyaena, a wide variety of raptors and many other
game species.
Day 3: Game drive to Twee
Rivieren. Souvenier and supply shopping at Twee
Rivieren. Lunch at the saltpans at Loch Marie
before driving along the Molopo River to
Riemvasmaak (570 km). Stop off at Noenieput before
arriving at Riemvasmaak in the late afternoon.
Relax in the hot springs while viewing the infinite
canopy of stars of the Milky Way above the
gorge.
Day 4: Morning walk to the
waterfalls (3 km) Last swim in the hot springs
before driving to Augrabies (100 km). View the
spectacular Augrabies Falls followed by sundowners
in the Augrabies Falls National Park. Overnight at
the Kalahari Adventure Centre, 10 km from the Park.
(320 km)
Day 5: Augrabies Rush white
water rafting (grade 2/3) through a pristine part
of the Park not otherwise accessible to the public.
Lunch at our base camp. Last view of the Park
before being dropped off in
Upington.
Price: R2450 per person Now
includes Orange River rafting!
Includes all transport ex
Upington, entry fees and meals. Tents, camp chairs,
eating utensils and camping mats are also included.
Alternative accommodation may sometimes be
available at the client's expense.
You need to bring a sleeping
bag, liquid refreshments, sun block and clothing
suitable for both the desert and the morning on the
river, torch and a camera. During the winter months
a warm sweater or fleece is recommended. Clients
are requested to keep luggage to a
minimum.
Please note that this route
takes you to some remote regions and covers vast
distances. Although we try to keep to the itinerary
as far as possible, road and weather conditions may
dictate that alternative routes be taken. No matter
where the road takes you, the Kalahari experience
is unforgettable.
Getting
here:
Intercape ex Cape Town:
Departs Sunday PM
Fly-in with SA Airlink
Johannesburg: Departs Sunday
AM
"PROBABLY THE BEST KALAHARI
TOUR AVAILABLE!"
Kalahari Adventure
Centre
River and Desert Experiences
Augrabies Falls / Orange River - South Africa
info@kalahari.co.za www.kalahari.co.za
Tel(054) 451 0177 Fax (054)451 0218
"The river will let you breathe, the desert
will
make you think."
Photo
Credits: Jerry W. Bird / Kagga Kamma Resot, South
Africa
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