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La Colombe Winter Menu: assault on the foodie senses, in style

fricasse of prawn with sweetbreads

It has been almost a year since my last confession at the altar of La Colombe. Far too long!! So I jumped at the chance to dine at the legendary Constantia Winelands restaurant again. With the advent of some icy weather and yet another rapidly approaching cold front, the fireside vibe and cosy atmosphere of …

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Good Safari Guide Awards recognise professionally run establishments in Africa

Elsa

Earlier this month, the most professionally run safari lodges, camps and hotels in Africa were honoured by The Good Safari Guide Awards 2010, held at South Africa’s International Conference Centre in Durban. Voted for by independent global tour operators, travel agents and travel journalists, the top scoring safari properties will be featured in The Good …

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Explore Gorongosa with One Africa

Mount Gorongosa

Extending from southwest Asia all through runs one of the most extensive rifts on the Earth’s surface, the Great Rift Valley, which finally ends in the heart of central . Here, rising 1863 metres out of open woodland savannah, the towering Mount Gorongosa forms the backdrop of One Africa’s Explore Gorongosa safari experience. Climbing Mount …

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Nuarro Luxury Eco Lodge aims to inspire

Aerial view - Baixo do Pinda peninsula

Before Nuarro Luxury Eco Lodge opened its doors to visitors wanting to fully experience Memba Bay in the Nampula province in northern , a community existed in the area. Rather than claim ownership of the land, Nuarro Lodge works together with the local community, considering them co-owners of the land. The lodge has operated in …

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Lion Sands Safari report

Land Rover Crew

As tour operators we are always very appreciative of any feedback from our guests who have traveled with us in Africa. Here is some input from Donald and Fern Segal from New Jersey, USA who visited the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve after attending a conference in Cape Town. A 3 night stay at Lion …

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