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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.
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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."
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Photo
Credits: Jerry W. Bird / Kagga Kamma Resot, South
Africa
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