SHOWCASING BUSHVELD TRANQUILITY

One day the time will come when you just want to wrest yourself free from everything: society, politics, sitting in traffic every day, and followed by almost of 90% of your life spent at work. So why not go on an South African safari? With the exchange rate as it is, this must be one of the cheapest holidays in the world - besides being extremely exciting!

Back to basics...

"Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe" and what better to do your wandering in the wilderness of the Pilansberg in South Africa.  Focus on being eco-friendly, which means that for the next few days you will experience life without electrical lights, air-conditioners or television in your tented camp at Bakatla. Perfect! Although some might say that it's not extravagant enough for them, it's what you'd rather refer to as "homespun lavishness".

From anywhere in the world you can effortless fly in to Johannesburg, South Africa and catch hire a car. When you first arrive at the safari camp, you will be met a comfortable yet profound tented room, which although it is uncomfortably hot outside, is very refreshing. After unpacking all your clobber you will be able to set off on your primordial game drive.

What will you see?

The bushveld truly is nature unlike any other, and the Pilansberg is one of three alkaline volcanoes in the world. Erosion over many millions of years has stripped away the mountain and we are left with a huge part of a 250 000 ha pristine game reserve, covered by captivating bushveld.

You will see an enormous range of wild animals, mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, arachnids and trees. you are likely to come across herds of Buffalo. The downright size of buffalo and prodigious strength will never cease to amaze you. 

Of course, the piece de resistance would be a pride of lions. Lions are adapted to prey on large herbivores such as buffalo, zebra and giraffe. As king of the bushveld they really do seem to fear nothing or no-one. You may be a bit nervous being close to these terrors. However unless provoked, they really do not put an ounce of effort to hunt or attack during the day. There are four prides in the Pilansberg and their territories overlap in the central valley around the Mankwe Dam.

Bushveld Simplicity...

Sitting around the campfire with your comrades, sharing stories of the day, will be your opportunity to gaze into the eyes of nature. In the distance you will be able to hear every little while, a hyena's giggling, idiotic, haunting laughter. You will never feel lonesome as there will be too many friendly faces around the fire with you, to allow such feelings.

The essential beauty of the bush will make you feel how you would find it difficult to live anywhere else in this world. The beauty and lifestyle of Africa is one that you can unite with easily.

While sitting around the campfire you will become hypnotized by the flames and you will lose track of time. Your narcotic trance will be what you wanted - relaxation and space to regain understanding of what seems vital in life. And as you taste your cup of freshly brewed coffee, you will feel contempt of your life and thrilled about the next few days' game drives!

Mark Twain said " Twenty years from now you will be disappointed by the things you didn't do, than by the ones you did do. So throw away the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover"

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TIRED OF LONDON - TIRED OF LIFE

"If you are tired of London, you are tired of life" is a famous saying by  Samuel  Johnson and it is even more relevant today. Around almost every corner, there is something exta-ordinary new for you to see.

London oozes history, stuns your mind with new facts, stimulates your very being, reveals many stunning locations and gives you with a beautiful experience that will remain with you forever. Make sure that you know exactly where you want to go as there is such a lot to see and do in the city. It is built around the famous River Thames.

You will meet numerous first time and regular tourists in the London every day. Planning is very important, so book your hotels on line.

How to travel within the city?

The city has a wonderful transport system that is easy to get to and the service is phenomenal. Where ever you look there are London buses, Underground trains, British Rail trains, Docklands Light Railway, Riverboats, taxis and Trams for you to catch. You certainly don't need to hire a car but if you travel outside of the city you should do so on line. Make sure that you have a London Mini Map and an Underground Tube Map. Once you get the hang of it the vast maze of routes is fun and quite easy.  

A must for you is to get an "Oyster Card" as this will enable you to pay for transport wherever you go! For a mere £5 refundable deposit which you have to top up, the city vitually opens to you like an oyster.

Boris, the charismatic Mayor of London has made bicycles very popular and it is fun to get around like this.  Bicycle ranks are almost everywhere.

Taxi drivers have to learn a huge amount of information to get a licence to operate, so you can interact with them to know more about the city, restaurants, cafes, hotels, lodges and lots more.

Accommodation

There are a good number of hotels, guest accommodations, accommodation agencies and campuses available in London. You can check online for the best way of accommodating yourself depending upon your affordability and comfortability.

Major attractions:

There are lots to be covered in this aesthetic city and you must make sure not to miss out on any of them if your trip is not too short. The best thing to do would be to plan an aerial view of London from the 'London Eye' first and plan your next spot based on your convenience. There are many free attractions in the city ranging from green parks to historic places and art galleries. Other experiences not to be missed are the London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Madame Tussauds.

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