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Top spots for skiing and snowboarding in Africa

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-10-25T21:01:20+00:00July 25th, 2020|

When you think of snow and skiing or snowboarding you often think of places like the Alps, or even some hills and resorts in various parts of western Europe. No one ever really considers snowboarding in Africa or for it to be a great place to get your ski on, and why not? With some incredibly impressive mountains strewn across areas of the continent, there is no better time than now to check out the fantastic slopes and resorts of Africa. Courtesy of skiresorts.travel Snowboarding in Africa: Tikjda Resort – Djurdjura, Algeria Algeria is home to some of the [...]

Places to view spring flowers in South Africa

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-08-01T20:18:15+00:00July 11th, 2020|

Spring in South Africa – especially along the Western and Northern Capes, is something special: Flowers bloom all across arid areas that are barren desserts for the rest of the year. Of course, being in the southern hemisphere, spring hits in July or August, but these flower blooms may continue well into September, depending on the weather that particular year. This is a great time to drive around the flower-rich terrain of South Africa, and also a great time to go hiking or mountain biking through these flower laden routes. Courtesy of Pascal Parent/flickr Flowers in South Africa: Namaqualand [...]

25 African natural wonders for your bucket list

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-24T22:08:16+00:00June 23rd, 2020|

Courtesy of ER Bauer/Flickr African Natural Wonder: Sossusvlei, Namibia With its iconic red sand dunes, that are constantly moulded into different shapes and patterns by the wind, Sossuvlei is one of the most photogenic wonders of Africa. The sand dunes are in fact some of the largest in the world, and the salt and clay pan at the end of the Tsauchab River is where Soussusvlei gets its name from: In Nama and Afrikaans it means “dead-end” and “marsh”. The iconic red dunes of Soussusvlei are formed through a geological process that has been taking place for millions of years. The [...]

Magnificent African waterfalls, rivers and lakes

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-24T20:54:07+00:00June 23rd, 2020|

Courtesy of Max R - ooyooy/Flickr African River: Niger River The Niger is the third largest river in Africa, only behind the Nile and the Congo rivers, at 4,180km. Its source lies in the Guinea Highlands in southern Guinea. It runs through Mali, Niger, down the border with Benin before flowing through Nigeria and out into the Atlantic ocean via an eneormous delta, which is known as the Niger Delta, or sometimes the Oil Rivers. The Niger is uniquely shaped for such a large river, almost like a crescent or boomerang shape. This is because the Niger used to be two [...]

Top 25 luxury African hotels for a perfect stay

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T12:11:39+00:00June 19th, 2020|

South Africa Courtesy of capegrace.com Luxury African Hotels: Cape Grace, Cape Town This 5-star hotel is particularly special for its location: In a serene, private quay serving as an international yacht marina on Cape Town's main harbour. It opened its doors in 1996 and has gradually built up its capacity to an impressive 120 rooms and 13 luxury suites. The hotel also has numerous banqueting rooms ideal for smaller groups or business meetings. These rooms include a wine and whiskey bar, a restaurant, and a conservatory. It also includes a boardroom that can accommodate 14 people with an outside [...]

Top African national parks and game reserves to visit

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T11:25:59+00:00June 16th, 2020|

Our planet is home to some of the most beautiful and magical locations you could ever hope to clasp eyes on, yet many of us will sadly never get to see them for one reason or another, and that is such a shame. People say that travelling is one of the most rewarding experiences you could ever wish for, which is why we’re being encouraged to pack our cases and jet, or sail, off to parts of the world that we may previously have never considered visiting. When booking your next getaway, instead of going to the all-inclusive holiday resort that you always go [...]

Seven of the most romantic African hideouts

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T21:05:41+00:00June 16th, 2020|

Everybody deserves the chance to get away and escape the hustle and bustle of modern society, and for some of us, getting away from it all can do us, and our relationships, a whole world of good. For couples from all over the globe, a romantic getaway for two could be just what is needed to reignite the spark in their relationship/marriage, rather than just doing something conventional, if this applies to you, why not push the boat out and try something new? Africa is, without question, one of the most beautiful parts of the world and is home to so many different surroundings [...]

The ultimate luxury African hotel guide

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T16:18:40+00:00June 13th, 2020|

Africa, for all its wild and exciting glory often conjures up images of safari tents and small mud villages, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, many high-end, exquisite, luxury African hotels can be found dotted throughout the continent amongst its fifty-four countries. This article looks at a few of these exotic, luxury options in a bit more detail. Courtesy of constancehotels.com Luxury African Hotel: Constance Lemuria, The Seychelles Amongst the white sand beaches of the Seychelles are a number of first class, luxury resorts, prime for special getaways or honeymoons. One such place is the [...]

Top 10 luxury safari camps in Africa

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-06-23T13:02:36+00:00June 13th, 2020|

They say that travel broadens the mind and opens up an endless world of possibilities and new horizons, and if you’re thinking of spreading your metaphorical wings and seeing the world, how about thinking outside of the box and trying something a little different? Sure, when most people head abroad on holidays and vacations, they tend to be drawn to sunny holiday resorts by the sea. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, if you’re thinking that you may be looking to try something new and unique, why not consider visiting Africa instead? Africa is one of the most underrated parts of the [...]

Top African golf courses that will amaze you

By KADEALO Editorial Team|2020-07-04T13:24:42+00:00June 12th, 2020|

Africa is widely known for its exciting activities such as safaris or tribal village visits, but there is so much more to do there than just kick back on safari all day. For those looking for an opportunity to stretch their muscles and get a bit of sport in, the African continent is a perfect place to get some golfing in. With the variety of pristine African golf courses spread throughout the continent, there will be a course somewhere that will provide both the challenge and enjoyment you're looking for. Courtesy of thelinks.fancourt.co.za African Golf Course: Fancourt Links, South Africa [...]