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INDABA,
ONE OF GLOBAL TRAVEL TRADE'S TOP THREE 'MUST VISIT'
SHOWS, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Flashback INDABA has grown
in status, quality and diversity to become the
continent's premier travel industry trade show,
with over 1,400 tourism-related products and
services from throughout South and Southern Africa.
Africa
showcased at the event. The subtropical
city of Durban is situated on South Africa's
spectacular east coast and is one of the world's
busiest ports. A fascinating mix of cultural
heritage, with its strong Indian community, the
proud Zulu nation, British Settlers and
Afrikaans-speakers, makes this thriving
cosmopolitan city the ideal venue for both business
and leisure. Add to its eclectic tradition its
reputation as Africa's surfing capital, and you
begin to understand the city's unique appeal, and
why it is a preferred spot among South Africans for
domestic holidays. For more information about
Durban's many and varied attractions, visit Durban
Africa's website at Better known as
'The Zulu Kingdom', the province of KwaZulu Natal
offers perhaps the greatest variety of vacation
experiences, from endless beaches to rushing rivers
to the towering Drakensberg Mountains. A host of
cultural and historical sites, natural and wildlife
attractions, and amazing adventures are but a few
of the reasons to spend some time in this unique
province. To learn more about the wonders of
KwaZulu Natal visit www.kzn.org.za/kzn For more
information on INDABA 2004 and South Africa,
contact South African Tourism at 500 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 2040, New York, NY 10110, telephone
212-730-2929, 1-800-822-5368, email
newyork@southafrica.net, or visit www.southafrica.net
Jurassic
Park in South Africa?
Our destination for day two of the Cape Country
Tour was "Kagga Kamma," a private game reserve. Not
expecting anything too far beyond the ordinary,
after a rugged 3 hour motor trip from Cape Town,
our group of five was little prepared for the
amazing 'moonscape' of this spectacular hideout in
the rugged Cedarburg Mountains. It was a site (and
sight) that could easily be the movie set for
"Jurassic Park" or "Planet of the Apes." As
twilight
approached, many of the odd rock shapes near the
camp cast weird shadows. Continued |
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SOUTH AFRICA KZN CHAPTER CONTACTS IN DURBAN
FLASHBACK
Penguins
at High Noon.
Did you know that there were penguins in South
Africa? Now you do! I saw my first South African
penguin while visiting Robben Island prison in Cape
Town's scenic and historic harbor. This little
fellow came around the corner from his hiding place
behind a clump of bush and we met face to face. It
reminded me of a scene from the movie "High Noon"
as two strangers eyeballed each other on the main
street. Later that week I would encounter dozens
more of his gang frolicking on the beach. Visitors
to the area will discover an entire colony of
Jackass penguins lounging and fraternizing (with
each other, not the tourists) at a local community
called Boulders, not far from Cape Town. Photo by
Muguette Goufrani.
Blue
Train! White Glove
Service!
INDABA