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Car Free Friday

Ever wanted to try and make a difference to Earth’s burgeoning Climate Change issues but not sure how you could do it? Here is an easy way to get involved and make a small difference: participate in Car Free Friday. Car Free Friday is coming up this week on Fri 3 Dec. So GOYA (Get …

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Experience real township life with Vamos Cycling Tours in Langa

Vamos Cycling Tour in Langa – Understanding the Townships How many times have you driven out of town on the N2, thoughts drifting towards your weekend away, cruising past all the “leaving Cape Town” landmarks: the ex-Athlone cooling towers, the townships, the failed housing projects, more townships, the airport. Do you know the real story …

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The Tour d’ Afrique – Cycle Cairo to Cape Town

For the adventurous, here is something to put on your bucket list: cycling the length of Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town. This is the original trans-continental journey, crossing Africa from north to south and covering almost 12,000 km (7,500 miles) in four months. The Tour d’Afrique is a test of mind, body, and bike. …

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Ibo Island Dreaming, Part Two – Sea Kayaking the Quirimbas, Mozambique

Part Two – The Sea Kayaking trip to Mogundula Words by Marie-Louise Kellett and pics by Andrew Kellett from Gravity Adventures Andrew is a keen photographer and was up with the sun to capture early morning on Ibo. I lazed in bed and enjoyed my wake up coffee (grown and roasted on the island), delivered …

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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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The Mozambique Collection – unique establishments follow responsible tourism

Galudo Village sign

The Collection brings together some of the Mozambique’s most thrilling destinations while benefitting local communities. Experiences offered by various establishments in the portfolio display Mozambique’s diversity and wild African beauty. Guludo Beach Lodge donates 5% of its income to the Nema Foundation, which works with community members (approximately 15 000) and the local government. There is …

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