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MEAT is called NAMA in setswana🇧🇼Kalanga 🇿🇼Sesotho🇱🇸silozi🇿🇲, igbo🇳🇬hausa🇳🇬, Sepedi 🇿🇦, venda🇿🇦, Akan🇬🇭and bemba🇰🇪.

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A walk on the wild side

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Bikes and Hikes: The Otter Trail: A ‘lonely crowded walk’ Having now walked the Otter Trail, I can confirm that it is as beautiful as any hike you will encounter, anywhere. As you go under the wooden arch that marks its start at the Storms River mouth in the Eastern Cape, it’s like jumping on to a chute that enters into another physical world, an encount...

Now it's the new year....

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What you need to know about Amazigh New Year, or Yennayer Rooted in ancient North African folktales, the tradition celebrates the balance humans must find with nature

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So if ever there was a week to visit a game park, this is it!

16th narional san parks week means free access.

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Known as the father of the Zulu nation, King Shaka ka Senzangakhona was assassinated by his brother Dingaan on the 24 September 1828.
Over a period of almost 2 decades, Shaka had changed military strategy, claimed the throne, increased the size of the Zulu nation and caused a regional migration ( / )
To this day, the Zulu nation is a proud warrior nation.
In 1995, Day was celebrated as for the first time.

The History of the Venda people of South Africa can be traced as far back as the 6th Century, to the establishment located at the meeting point of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers. This became the Mapungubwe Kingdom.
In the 9th Century, under King Shiriyadenga, the kingdom was involved in the trading of gold and ivory with Egypt, China and India before it moved its headquarters northward in the 1300s.
Among the golden jewelry and figurines that were unearthed in the area is an 8000 year old golden rhinoceros, currently housed at the University of Pretoria, along with the rest of the Mapungubwe collection.
Mapungubwe (Hill of Jackals) was declared a UNESCO Heritage site in 2003.

African History. On the 1st of September 1969, Libya became a Republic after a 27 year old army captain - Muammar Gaddafi led a bloodless coup against King Idris.
King Idris had recently become King of the war-torn Libya after it achieved independence from Italy in 1951.
Gaddafi’s rule lasted until his death in 2011.

The , and includes a 10 meter high Stone Pyramid Monument with an inscription by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his late wife, Elizabeth, after whom the city was named.

Visit the Donkin Reserve when on a historical city tour of Gqeberha
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Bay is where the well known eight-kilometer trail begins. This coastal area has been declared a Marine and is great for and -diving.
Get an idea of what makes hiking in this beautiful place so popular when on a guided walk.

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Kizimkazi and village, on the southern tip of island, is the site of a 12th century mosque. This is the oldest mosque in East Africa and the earliest evidence of in the region.
It is worth visiting for both cultural and historical reasons.Experience the timelessness of during a stop-over while on the Dolphin Tour.

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Located within the Greater Baviaanskloof Cluster, the third largest area in South Africa , the 30 000ha Nature Reserve surrounds the Groendal Dam and the River water catchment area.
Indigenous forest & Bushveld scrub within the Groot Winterhoek Mountain range make for scenic hikes amongst the streams and ravines.

Book a nature walk to immerse yourself in this majestic conservation area
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Found on the of with peaceful sandy beaches and coral reefs, beach is the sunseeker’s paradise.
Stay for a few days or book a day trip from to Nungwi beach in the North of Zanzibar and have fun in the sun while enjoying beach activities.
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The Main constructed in 1835 was initially used as a courthouse in 1854.
with a terra-cotta façade that was manufactured in England.
The Sicilian marble statue of Queen Victoria, overlooking Market Square was erected and unveiled in 1903.
The library was declared a historic monument in 1983.
Find out more on a City Tour
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Dolphins are communicative, social & extremely intelligent who enjoy frolicking in the warm waters of , especially in the early morning before the water gets too hot.
Wake up and swim with the during the Dolphin Tour.
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Island Nature reserve is located approximately 25 km from Gqeberha, with 480 ha of indigenous Alexandria coastal forest.
species include the Outeniqua yellow-wood, white and hard pear as well as white milkwood. include small blue , , vervet and . Enjoy the birdsong from fifty species of birds such as the Knysna lourie.
Experience the Reserve when you book a guided nature walk:
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Giant tortoises were introduced to in 1919 when the British Governor of sent 4 tortoises to /Prison Island as a gift.
can reach sizes of up to 550 pounds/250kg and ages of up to 200 years old.
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The Red which can be found in the Forest has been classified as an species.
It is called “kima punju” (poison monkey) in due to its strong smell when compared to other monkeys.
Witness the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey in its natural habitat when you book a tour to Jozani Forest. (https://theflowfactory.online/product/jozani-forest-tour/)

The history of Zanzibar’s spice trade included , , , and .
Find out more about ’s Trade as you enjoy the shade of the huge and vanilla vines when you book the Spice Route Tour.
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Prison Island /Changuu Island, was used as a prison for rebellious in the 1860s and later as a yellow fever quarantine station.

Visit the Old Prison Building after viewing the reservation and discover more of ’s history when enjoying a tour of Prison Island.

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Stone Town’s narrow, car-free streets feature historic landmarks. These include the Old Fort, Freddy Mercury House – where the singer was born, and an Anglican Cathedral that marks the former site of a slave market amongst others.

Discover the wonders of Stone Town when you book a guide-accompanied tour of Stone Town. (https://theflowfactory.online/product/stone-town-historical-city-tour/ )

Island, World Site, A history of in the midst of trade, of , a mélange of British, Arabic and Swahili influence. is about a lot more than clear blue waters and sandy beaches…

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