Gerald Crawford
South Africa's Only True Desert
Experience one of the driest but most picturesque regions in the Northern Cape - vist the Richtersveld.With an annual rainfall of less than 70 mm and temperatures up to 50°C, the Richtersveld is one of the most dry regions in South Africa, but...
Date Posted: September 17, 2008
Hiking Trips Fynbos Hygiene in South Africa
When you have the urge to relieve yourself or litter in a nature reserve or wilderness area in the Western Cape, consider that:Cape Nature Conservation manages most of the protected areas representing the Cape Floristic Region, the smallest and most...
Date Posted: October 26, 2006
Hiking Tips - Snake Bites in South Africa
Only 10% of South African snakes are venomous (I am not sure of the proportion in other countries), the younger snakes having a higher concentration of venom that the adult snakes. Snakes have either teeth or fangs.
Date Posted: October 26, 2006
Travelling in Namibia Tips
Namibia - Spergebiet!Dunes, wrecks and skeletons
The beauty of the Namibian Skeleton Coast is astounding. Nothing can prepare you for the experience of this desert wilderness.For years the virgin beach and dunes of this area were exclusively...
Date Posted: October 24, 2006
Tips on Caravaning in South Africa
Prepare for the road on your next vacation and save money on fuel costs.Over long weekends and school holidays, South Africans always hit the highways and byways in great numbers.
Date Posted: October 24, 2006
Travel Option to Limpopo in South Africa - Modjadji, the fabled Rain Queen
Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern border, this province is rich in wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures.Named after the great Limpopo River that flows along its northern...
Date Posted: October 02, 2006
Place Where The Sun Rises - South Africa
Welcome to Mpumalanga in South Africa. If you like to visit the worlds most famous game reserve, climb the worlds third-highest canyon, explore the worlds oldest cave and spend the night in the worlds best private game lodges, Mpumalangas the place...
Date Posted: October 02, 2006