South Africa: Bivane Dam, KwaZulu-Natal

Bivane Dam, KwaZulu-Natal, built by the sugarcane farmers | Плотина Биване, провинция КваЗулу-Наталь, построенная фермерами, выращивающими сахарный тростник.

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Botswana: Tlouwana Camp news | Тлоувана Кемп Ботсвана

The rains have finally arrived and Lesoma Valley in Botswana has brightened up with all the green shoots popping through, the lilies are out and soon the impalas will all have their young.

The gardens at Tlouwana Camp have taken off nicely and have an abundance of bird life in them. The horn bills visit daily for their evening meal and the francolins scurry through the camp through out the day.

Our swimming pool is sparkling clean with an appealing private deck over looking our small water hole,

We now have a total of 9 tents at Tlouwana, 3 x twin tents, 3 x double tents, 1 x family tent which is 2 meru tents next to each other on an adjoining deck and 2 x large luxury family tent great for families with small children.

There is WI-FI available to all guests, 

Tlouwana is situated in the Lesoma valley on a spacious property offering a calm and quiet environment, a mere 20 minute drive from Kasane town.

We offer fully inclusive packages at Tlouwana making guests holidays hassle free,

Included in our rates is local transfer, breakfast, lunch, dinner, 2 x 3 hour activities into The Chobe National Park per day, selected alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. If you have any special requested we can definitely see if we can assist with these in any way.

For those guests who prefer to camp and self drive we do have 3 private campsites. Each site has its own ablution and covered cooking area as well as electricity and power points.

Chobe Safari experience at Tlouwana Camp today

An all-inclusive Chobe Safari classic tented experience on the doorstep of Botswana’s world-famous Chobe National Park. Tlouwana Camp offers a luxurious and affordable tented safari experience for couples and families. It is ideal for both experienced safari-goers and first-timers to Africa. Owner run and managed for your ultimate African Safari in the heart of Botswana.

In addition to luxury tented accommodation, a stay at Tlouwana is filled with outdoor Safari and activities for all ages and levels of fitness. This Chobe Safari Camp with daily game drives into Chobe National Park and Boat safaris on the famous Chobe river. You can add a day trip to the magnificent Victoria Falls, full day safaris experience, easy night drives in Lesoma Valley and an easy community bicycling tour to get a taste of local village life.

Seeing Chobe National Park simply wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t return to a tent under the African night sky. This is why we’ve created a permanent luxury tented camp at Tlouwana for our guests.

Classic Safari Tents

An all inclusive African Safari package for Chobe, Botswana

Each tent has been erected over raised pine decking, and in addition to a choice of double or twin beds, you’ll have an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower to wash away the dust from the day’s activities under the sky and stars.

Superior Family Safari Tent

Families, if you need extra space, ask for our FAMILY TENT. It boasts a double bed and two 3/4 beds, all in one large pine decked Bedouin tent.

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Namibia: Digital Nomad Visa program

WORK AND TRAVEL WITH NAMIBIA'S DIGITAL NOMAD VISA

Take up the chance to experience day to day living, studying and working in one of Africa’s best holiday destinations and culturally diverse countries as a Namibia Digital Nomad Visa participant.

The Namibia Digital Nomad Visa program was launched to allow those seeking for priceless memories while also gaining international working experiences and establishing lifelong contacts for only an approximate USD62 excluding other costs.

The Namibia Digital Nomad Visa will be issued for six months.

WHY NAMIBIA?

The program allows a swift and streamlined procedure to acquire a visa from the comfort of your home. The visa allows our participants to work, travel and study in Namibia. It will be issued for a total of six months that you will receive upon your arrival.

As a globally recognised holiday destination on the African continent, the country’s number one priority is to ensure potential visitors have access to programs that encourage travel to our country with less to none paperwork and minimal bureaucracy.

Breathtaking landscapes

Reliable Internet Connectivity

Plenty of wildlife

Excellent road infrastructure

Political stability

Conducive investment climate

Easily accessible foreign embassies and international consultants

BECOMING A NAMIBIAN DIGITAL NOMAD

The journey to becoming a participant has been made easy with five easy steps all from the comfort of your home:

STEP ONE: COMPLETE THE VISA APPLICATION FORM

Applicants wanting to take advantage of the Namibia Digital Nomad Visa will have to prove that they earn enough money to be self-sufficient.

They will need to demonstrate proof of income/funds (Payslip/Employment Contract) to sustain themselves and dependents (USD2000 – Applicant, USD1000 – Accompanying Spouse, USD500 – per accompanying child per month).

Applicants must also have valid travel documents, health or travel insurance covering risks while in Namibia. Approximately USD62 (NAD1100) will be required upon arrival as payment for the Visa.

STEP TWO: BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT TICKETS

Getting to Namibia has never been so easy with Eurowings, Airlink, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa and TAAG Airlines flying to Namibia on a regular basis.

STEP THREE: FINDING ACCOMMODATION

Got your flight ticket booked? Now you will need an address for your stay in Namibia. From its plethora of wildlife to breathtaking landscapes, Namibia is the gem of southern Africa. There is ample accommodation available with luxury lodges, as well as remote tented camps with excellent facilities.

Please make use of online booking sites available to book the establishment.

STEP FOUR: VEHICLE HIRE

Being recognised as one of the countries with the best road infrastructure in Africa, getting to and from any place has never been easier. With a number of trusted and reliable accredited registered car rental entities in Namibia, we encourage all our participants to arrange for a tour around Namibia to fully immerse yourself in all the beauty the country has to offer.

Visit the Car Rental Association of Namibia to find the best fleet for your ideal touring journey.

STEP FIVE: VISIT AND CREATE MEMORIES

You are officially a participant with opportunities to create long lasting memories. With all necessary steps taken to ensure you and your loved ones have a safe and easy transition to Namibia, the time has now come to explore and visit the beauty that is Namibia.

The following are some of the amazing activities you can choose to participate in while touring Namibia:

Hiking the Fish River Canyon - second only to the Grand Canyon in size.

Book a hot air balloon to view the skies at sunrise and witness the breathtaking views of Sossusvlei - home to the largest sand dunes in the world.

Explore the rolling dunes of the Sandwich Harbour, where the desert meets the sea and receive a tour on how the flora and fauna thrive in environment.

If you want to understand the history of the capital city, Windhoek, comprehensive 3-to-4-hour tours are available and will allow you to discover both sides of the city including the Katutura township.

For wildlife photography, Etosha National Park offers classic safari tours by an open vehicle.

Dating back to an estimated 6000 years, the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Stargazing in the NamibRand Nature Reserve are one of the most surreal experiences as the International Dark-Sky Association declared the reserve as the first dark sky reserve in Africa.

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Botswana: Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge joins Sun Destinations

CHOBE MOPANI FOREST LODGE

We officially welcome Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge to the Sun Destinations portfolio. The lodge complements the rest of our accommodation options along the Trails of Botswana route, offering plenty of scope to explore the Chobe region.

Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge overlooks a thriving waterhole in the remote Kasane Forest Reserve, a relatively unexplored concession bordering the Zambezi National Park in the northern stretches of Botswana. The closest safari tourist town is Kasane, which has an airport open to both domestic and international flights.

Boasting 20 bedrooms over two storeys that all face the waterhole, this secluded hideaway ensures every need is met in terms of accommodation. Fans, mosquito nets, safes, private balconies with seating, and butler’s trays in each room provide a much needed sense of comfort.

In addition to the standard bedroom options, there are also 2 luxury Meru style tents on raised platforms that cater for guests requiring something a little bit more luxurious.

For those needing a respite from the African heat, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a swimming pool on-site, complete with a deck area with chairs and umbrellas. When you’re not soaking up the tranquility of the bushveld at the pool’s edge, you can spend time in the boma area where a crackling fire breaks the silence of the bushveld.

Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge overlooks a thriving waterhole in the remote Kasane Forest Reserve, a relatively unexplored concession bordering the Zambezi National Park in the northern stretches of Botswana. The closest safari tourist town is Kasane, which has an airport that is open to both domestic and international flights.

The lodge’s claim to fame is its prolific elephant herds, many of which can be spotted congregating around the lodge’s waterhole - it’s not uncommon to spend evenings dining with elephants. In addition to Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge’s enviable location, it is also fast becoming a sought-after safari destination for large groups seeking a lodge of superior quality with African inspired design.

Boasting 20 bedrooms that all face the waterhole (two levels), this secluded hideaway ensures every need is met in terms of accommodation. Fans, mosquito nets, safes, private balconies with seating, and butler’s trays in each room provide a much needed sense of comfort. In addition to the standard bedroom options, there are also 2 luxury Meru style tents on raised platforms that cater for guests requiring something a little bit more luxurious.

The main area of the lodge is joined to the rooms by a quaint wooden walkway that meanders its way from the rooms to an expansive reception area housing a curio shop, and a further viewing deck overlooking the waterhole. There is also a massage spa being built, which will offer another dimension to the already sublime safari experience.

The two dining areas each have a small bar area, and like the rest of the lodge, overlooks the bustling waterhole. Safari goers can expect to dine in splendour, while being introduced a fusion of flavours during meal times. Dining at Chobe Mopani is a protracted affair, and great care is taken with the dishes served. Hospitality here is top notch.

For those needing a respite from the African heat, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a swimming pool on-site, complete with a deck area with chairs and umbrellas. When you’re not soaking up the tranquility of the bushveld at the pool’s edge, spend time in the boma area where a crackling fire breaks the silence of the bushveld.

Included in your safari experience are two activities per day, which can include sundowner drives to the Kazuma Pan; a full day into the Chobe National Park for game drives and a boat cruise; cultural village tours; and day trips to Victoria Falls.

These safaris open up a world of opportunity to view the high concentration of African wild dog, leopard, buffalo, elephant, lion, impalas, zebras, antelope, and plains game. Because the lodge is located between two parks - Chobe National Park and the Zambezi National Park - the game viewing is exceptional.

Sun Destinations
Rotsvy Road
Rock Fig Centre, Shop 6
Hoedspruit, Lp 1380
South Africa

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Interesting facts about Africa you will never learn in school

YOU WILL NEVER LEARN THIS IN SCHOOL

● Africa area = 30,37 million km2

● China area = 9,6 million km2

● US area = 9,8 million km2

● Europe area = 10,18 million km2

● Africa is bigger than all of Europe, China and the United States of America together.

● But on most world maps, Africa is represented in downsize.

This is deliberately done to create the visual effect of a small Africa to manipulate, brainwash, and deceive Africans wherever they are.

- Africa has 60% arable land.

- Africa owns 90% of raw material reserves.

- Africa owns 40% of the global gold reserves.

- Africa, 33% of diamond reserves.

- Africa has 80% of Coltan's global reserve (mineral for telephone and electronics production), mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

- Africa has 60% of global cobalt reserves (mineral for car battery manufacture).

- Africa is rich in oil and natural gas.

- Africa (Namibia) has the world's richest fish coastline.

- Africa is rich in manganese, iron and wood.

- Africa is three times the area of China, three times the area of Europe, three times the United States of America.

- Africa has thirty-half million km2 (30 875 415 km2).

- Africa has 1,3 billion inhabitants (China has 1,4 billion inhabitants in 9,6 million km2).

Which means Africa is SUBPOPULATED.

- The arable lands of the Democratic Republic of Congo are capable of feeding all of Africa.

And all of Africa's arable land is a cord to feed the whole world.

- The Democratic Republic of Congo has important rivers that can illuminate Africa.

The problem is that the CIA, western companies and some African puppets have destabilized DRC for decades.

- Africa is a culturally diverse continent in terms of dance, music, architecture, sculpture, etc.

- Africa accommodates 30.000 medicinal recipes and herbs that the West modifies in its laboratories.

- Africa has a young global population that should reach 2,5 billion by the year 2050.

● AFRICA REPRESENTS THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY

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Namibia: Woermann, Brock summer specials

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South Africa: Molori Safari Lodge - Design Gone Wild

Design Gone Wild: How "art safari" is changing culture travel way in Africa

At Molori Safari, a leading South African Luxury game lodge, nestled into the African bushveld, discover an extensive collection of art and design alongside Big 5 wildlife with breathtaking views of the African landscape.

With the interiors recently reimagined by celebrated design duo Hesse Kleinloog, Molori Safari is the darling of the bushveld scene.

How do you up the ante when you’re already regarded as one of South Africa’s most ultra-luxurious hideaways? If you’re the team behind the five-suite luxury Molori Safari lodge, located within the 75 000-hectare, malaria-free and game-rich Madikwe Game Reserve bordering Botswana, you pioneer a game-changing take on culture travel: art safari.

Considered the jewel of Madikwe game reserve in the country’s North-West, Molori always been known for its high-glam interiors, vibrant colors and spirited approach - whether experiencing the ‘Big 10’ (that’s the traditional Big 5 with the addition of hippos, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, and the endangered African wild dog) or enjoying the recently reimagined interiors, headed up by lauded SA designer Andrea Kleinloog and Megan Hesse.

‘Our initial involvement was meant to be a small, light intervention but the circular nature of the architecture meant that we had to marry our design with the organic structure of the lodge,’ says Andrea Kleinloog, who masterminded the new interiors.

Known for their boldly eclectic aesthetic, Molori Safari chose the dynamic South African design team at Hesse Kleinloog to take a fresh look at its interiors and – along with a striking update – incorporate artworks from the private Ichikowitz Heritage Art Collection into the lodge design, ushering in the age of the art safari. A unique opportunity, guests are able to live in luxury, surrounded by both blue-chip art and exceptional wildlife.

Highlights from the collection that now call Molori home include four pieces by sculptor Edoardo Villa, one of Deborah Bell’s large-scale bronze works nestled into the bush near the main lodge (a fitting synchronicity between the surroundings and Bell’s own fascination with ancient civilizations and their excavated artifacts). Inside, miniature works and sculpture by Norman Catherine can be found in the Metsi lounge while, in the main lodge area near the grand piano, a work by sculptor Angus Taylor and, greeting guests at the entrance, a true conversation-starter by artist Lady Skollie.

Collectible design also comes to the fore in Hesse Kleinloog’s stellar project, with flamboyant and delightfully quirky wallpaper from The Ardmore Collection adding playfulness and color while, on the floors, multi-disciplinary studio Jana+Koos interpreted the works of Athi-Patra Ruga, Cameron Platter, Jody Paulsen, Maja Marx, and Nabeeha Mohamed into a collection of bespoke rugs (the works themselves were digitized, which enabling master craftsmen at Durban-based Brabetz Carpet Mill to produce these unique three-dimensional, textured works of functional art).

‘The result is enchanting,’ says Molori owner, Ivor Ichikowitz. ‘Our philosophy is to delight our guests with the unexpected and I believe we have achieved this with our new-look luxury interiors and by adding gravitas to our art collection.’

There is no doubt that the new Molori interiors invite an immersive, high-fashion experience, one that is unexpected in the African bush. Astonishing and fresh, it celebrates the country’s vibrant cultures and love of color, while pushing creative boundaries. ‘It defies all other genres that we see in the safari world,’ says Andrea. ‘Molori now gives an adventurous, spirited vision of a safari – it’s about unabashed joy and humor.’

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Namibia: Second Phase of Namibia Airport Road Construction Project

Second Phase of Namibia Airport Road Construction Project Commenced in June 2022 in Windhoek

Construction works on the road between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport is underway.

The second phase, or Phase 2B, of the new airport road project to upgrade the road between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) has begun. The project is being financed by a grant of more than N1.035 billion (US$69.5 million) from the Chinese government.

The project's construction contractor is Zhong Mei Engineering Group, with VKE Namibia Consulting Engineers as consultants. The Roads Authority is supervising the project.

Zhong Mei Engineering Group is a Namibian-registered Chinese-owned engineering services company.

VKE Namibia, part of the SMEC Group, offers engineering consulting and project management services in Namibia.

Phase 1 of the project started from the Sam Nujoma interchange (on the existing Western Bypass), went east past the University of Namibia, the Auas interchange and the Robert Mugabe interchange and ended near the Old Age Home in Auasblick. This phase was 10 kilometres and was fully funded by the Namibian government.

Phase 2A consisted of a road continuing from the Old Age Home, following an easterly direction up to the Dordabis interchange, a distance of 19.5 kilometres.

At the ground-breaking ceremony earlier in May, John Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport said the new phase of the project (Phase 2B) included the construction of the third and last section of the road which would be a dual carriageway. That phase will begin at the Dordabis interchange and continue towards the HKIA and cover 21 kilometres. 

“I have been informed that the scope of works of this phase includes the construction of 21.3 kilometres of dual carriage freeway, three interchanges two river bridges and drainage structures,” the minister said.

Mutorwa emphasized the opportunities from the project in supplying and subcontracting specialized works to local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and subcontractors. The road represents a positive investment in the country and will contribute to socio-economic growth and serve future generations.

President Hage G. Geingob undertook today an inspection of progress made on one of the key infrastructure projects in the country, the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako International Airport Road. The highway, which will ease congestion to the Airport is on track for completion in 2024.

“Furthermore, local subcontractors on the project will be exposed to technological advancements through skills transfer which results in positive economic growth for the nation,” Mutorwa said. He also confirmed the creation of 270 jobs for Namibians during the construction phase of the project.

Roads Authority CEO, Conrad Lutombi confirmed that the project would be completed by September 2024. It is part of the Harambee Prosperity Plan II and is also per the fifth National Developmental Plan (NDP5). The completed road would boost economic growth by allowing quicker movement to and from Windhoek. “The dual carriageway will also improve our links to the new SADC Gateway Port at Walvis Bay,” Lutombi said.

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