Disco

A brief glimpse into the nightlife on Long Street in Cape Town, South Africa. I went out with a group of people from my hostel to a couple bars on Long Street, and decided to record some of the night. Sorry Matt for not bleeping out your swear words, still not there yet on the video editing! http://www.flashpackerbackpacking.com & http://www.myspace.com/mattis

The danger and beauty of wild, unrestrained nature as it has been for so many years has intrigued and enthralled people around the world since David Livingston wrote England of his adventures in Africa. Safaris have long been in the top list of dream vacations. How exciting it would be to see the King of the jungle himself, lounging in the shade with the rest of his pack. To be so close to danger, and yet still safe from it all is one of the reasons safaris and Africa are so popular.

When most people think of Africa and safaris, their mind automatically goes to the Serengeti. This gorgeous expanse of African wilderness has been home to many different thrilling animals from almost the dawn of time. Seeing elephants and hippos and giraffes, in addition to so many others, makes for a very memorable experience. Your poor camera will be so completely worn out.

Like A Scene From “Out Of Africa”

Which countries in Africa offer the best in attractions and tours? Kenya usually finds itself at the top of the list for safaris in Africa. Travel to this country’s most beautiful parks during seven or ten day jaunts that offer an array of experiences you could only dream about. Tanzania, with a park located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, and Zambia are also popular destinations for safaris in Africa.

But there are reputable companies in other parts of Africa as well. Do your research and read all information thoroughly before committing your time and money to anywhere in particular. There are also web sites, like The Virtual Tourist that offers ratings and comments from people who have already been where you are going.

For some people, booking an African safari sounds very difficult and time consuming. The nervousness and excitement of visiting another country so far from your home can also put you on edge. And maybe at one time planning was a headache, but not anymore. Thanks to the internet, companies are making it easier than ever for you to have the vacation of a lifetime.

The African Safari Club sets you up with much ease, almost everything in different packages; just pick how many days you want and you are almost good to go. Some parks require an admittance fee that is not included in the safari price. But this can be handled locally and still through the company.

Africa is diverse continent with diverse cultural practices. African sexual mores cover both ends of the scale from repressed or conservative especially in North Africa which is predominately Muslim to a very liberal if that is the word to use in some areas especially south of the Sahara.

The downside to this sexual openness is that it has resulted in the spread of sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS.

Despite this, female prostitution flourishes quite openly in streets and night clubs with most of these girls asking for as little as $20 for sex. Off course foreigners are often viewed as cash cow and therefore expected to pay a “special price” which could be anything between $50 – $100.

Male gigolos also ply their trade (mostly subtle) in beaches and beach resorts right across the continent.

If you are a woman and are traveling alone you may find your motives uncomfortably open to debate. In short, men will most likely consider you to be free and available and off course rich therefore a ticket to financial freedom. To ride the fairly constant attention you need to be confident with yourself and in your relations and dealings with others.

Should you come across overly persistent hasslers simply refuse to converse and you need not fear expressing your anger if it is how you feel. Asking other locals for help in ridding yourself of a leech also works.

A useful trick, that might help if you’re not married and are traveling alone is to wear a modest “wedding ring” and you really don’t need to go to the extreme of taking along a picture of a male friend with a husband-like message written on the back as proof.

Some female tourists to Africa arrive expecting sexual adventures that flirtatious pestering – irritating or amusing as it strikes you – is a fairly constant part of the scene, though machismo is rare. If you are a woman looking for a holiday affair, be aware that your lover more likely than not sells romance for a living.

You may be surprised to find out that male homosexuality is an accepted under-current in the Muslim areas of North Africa and along the coast of East Africa, although it’s officially illegal and could theoretically get you time in the slammer.Attitudes elsewhere can be even more unenlightened, and many people don’t even believe in the existence of homosexuality. The exception being South Africa, where same sex couples have the same rights as heterosexual couples under law. Obviously, if you’re out in the sticks in South Africa you might encounter some less tolerant attitudes, but in places like cape Town you’ll find a thriving gay nightlife. Elsewhere on the continent gay nightlife tends to be far more secretive and even seedy.

Finding cheap accommodation can also be a problem for two men wanting to share a room, as few guest house outside North Africa will allow this. For women sharing a room is fine and acceptable almost anywhere.

The country is a land of natural contrasts from the giant snow-capped mountain – Mount Kenya astride the Equator, to the splendor in the depths of the Rift Valley with a dozen lakes to choose from, rivers where crocodiles laze on the banks, mineral hot springs, Savannah teeming with giant waterfalls, dense and lush jungle the home of rare beautiful birds, described as the origin of man kind history – the list is endless.

 

Kenya has some of the best beaches all lined with magnificent coral reefs and yet only receives 0.7% black community arrivals. The country has always depended on tourism and the traffic from the US is seconded by the European countries, the black community statistics, from a recent study estimates that only 6 per cent of the black Americans arrived in Nairobi from the general Americans who traveled into Kenya in 2006.

 

Magical Africa Ltd, an online travel and tour consulting company offering Kenya safari packages is out to try and change things around. Striving to make changes and hope to realize that dream someday. The project includes discounted tariffs, with prices that rage from six hundred dollars for a week’s vacation safari tour package and training of drivers and guides / hostess on cultural education and ancestral values.

 

To experience Kenya safaris for say, families, individuals and corporate there are specially packaged cultural tours and wildlife safaris set up end up into that well deserved beach break on the Kenyan coast with what was once the transit point during the slave trade. The beach is documented as the best vocational beach on the southern sea board.

 

Kids, families, friends can travel and should be allowed to rediscover and learn the origin of mankind or take part in this amazing educational safari and cultural trips. Kids programs are well laid out in most lodges and bush tented camps, they include lessons and short lectures by trained guides on traditional hunting skills, identifying animals foot prints, butterfly catching, environmental protection, masai homestead visits, helping out the masai kids in their schools tasks and identifying animal and birds sounds, teenagers could even help in projects like school constructions. This gives the parents time to me alone, sit on the hammock, read a book or sip the wine. Most are happy to join in.

 

‘Kenyan’s reassured senator Obama of their vote in the US poll in his recent visit’, then came Chris rock two months later, the Kenyan community loved and embraced these and many other black visitors.

 

Must go spots include The Masai Mara game reserve, Diani beach and Lamu islands. 60% of the black celebrities have at one time visited Kenya in the last five years, this can only translate to – there must be something different that interests them all.

 

Accommodation in Kenya will ranges from five star hotels in Nairobi and game location, Hilton, intercontinental, holiday inns among the many international brands. Game lodges are five star establishments in the middle of nowhere, just awesome views of Africa landscapes, lost of wildlife and cultural experience. Luxury tended camps is a must do, these are permanent tented establishments, an accommodation tent will come with en suite private bathroom with flash toilets, hot and cold showers, a queen size bed, lamps and a comfortable verandah some come with hammocks for that afternoon siesta, most verandas will overlook the plains or a waterhole where wildlife visits occasionally.

 

Meals in all major game lodges and camps are usually buffet served from the main restaurants, guaranteed you will not miss out on your favorite drinks at the main bars, you can even settle this directly at the bar using your credit card, visa or otherwise. Mid range to budget basic camping options are available in the game parks or conservation areas in Kenya, all comfortably set out to suite everyone’s needs and budget.

 

The Magical afro Kenya project hopes to invite all brothers and sisters into the most cerebrated and natural destination ever – Kenya.

 

Mention Cape Town, South Africa, and perhaps the first thing that comes into your mind will be the growling lions and the running gazelles. It could be true that much of the popularity South Africa is brought by its safari, but there is definitely than meets the eye whilst visiting Cape Town.

And the Adventure Begins

Cape Town has something in store for adventure lovers from all over the world. For one, the beaches are very inviting, especially when it comes to various water sports activities such as kayaking, parasailing, water skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. In fact, you can just simply ride a yacht or a chartered boat and watch the dolphins and whales having fun, and enjoy the bounties of the sea.

Your Cape Town travel will also never be complete without taking the off-beaten paths and hiking trails that lead up to the gorgeous Table Mountain where you can see lush vegetation and exotic floral and animal species. Do you want to be the next Tiger Woods? You can also take delight in a quiet tee time amongst the vast greens of Cape Town golf courses, which are actually some of the best if not the best in the entire world.

The South African arts and culture will be one thing that you do not want to miss. In Cape Town, you can take your pick amongst the wide varieties of cultural and entertainment performances of different artists. You can amuse yourself to real African music, humor, dances, and arts. At daytime, meanwhile, you can feast your eyes amongst the historical galleries, museums, and exhibits found all over the city such as the Gold of Africa Museum, or Robben Island Museum. You can also proceed to Hout Bay and Kalk Bay in Cape Town if you would like to take some paintings or souvenirs back home.

Cape Town also never sleeps, as the bars, restaurants, clubs and cafes will keep you entertained, well into the night. This is also a very good opportunity to meet interesting folk and exchange stories. You can dine at fine international restaurants, or sample the local cuisine. The V&A Waterfront is one of the premier attractions in Africa, where you will find entertainment, and activities galore.

The fertile mountains, plains, and valleys all over Cape Town make them perfect for the cultivation of the most delicious wines in the world. During your trip, you can visit the Cape Winelands region which offers rolling mountains and historic wine cellars, offering free samples of local wine. Food, cocktails & other refreshments are also on offer.

Find Cape Town Accommodation Now

There are millions of people all over the world that visit the city every year, so you may want to secure yourself an early spot in one of the fine Cape Town hotels or other accommodation options. Many Cape Town Hotels permit online booking, which saves time & hassle once you arrive. With the most courteous staff and world-class amenities, you are in for a pleasant surprise!

With all this excitement, your Cape Town Travel experience, is something you would not soon forget!

No other continent on Earth evokes a sense of romance and wonder in quite the same way as the continent of Africa.  If you and your soon-to-be husband or wife had been dreaming of a romantic and exotic honeymoon adventure, you will find no better place to have it than in Africa.

 

Imagine yourself honeymooning in a secluded romantic getaway along one of Africa’s coasts.  Picture yourself enjoying the solitude of one of Africa’s vast wilderness areas, or cruising along the shores of one of the pristine African islands.  Your honeymoon in Africa will give you an experience far removed from a honeymoon spent in one of the world’s more traditional honeymoon destinations, with their mass tourist appeal.

 

A honeymoon in exotic Africa will let you spend your time in a location which is secluded and uncrowded.  You will find yourselves completely removed from the noise and bustle of more popular honeymoon spots, as your African safari honeymoon find you driving on wild game-viewing tours through unspoiled African bush or the endless spaces of the Serengeti before returning to your secluded luxury lodgings. Dine under the African stars as the calls of night creatures sound overhead.

 

Book your African honeymoon stay at a remote Botswanan lodge, where you’ll be close to one of the world’s most romantic natural wonders, Victoria Falls.  Combine your visit to Victoria Falls with a trip to either the Madwike Game Preserve or Kruger National Park.  A stay at the Royal Malewane Lodge in Kruger National Park will let you immerse yourself in every imaginable luxury from butler service and four course meals, to outdoor showers or soothing bubble baths. 

 

Whether you are honeymooning as a brand-new couple, or as a couple with a blended family, a honeymoon in exotic Africa will be nothing short of magic.  Every day of your stay will bring its own adventure, and you will leave Africa knowing that you have been touched in an unforgettable way!

On arrival in Oudtshoorn some 5 ½ hours (430km) later I checked into the lovely Thorntree Lodge 12km outside Oudtshoorn on the road towards the Cango Caves. Louis, the lodge owner, greeted me with a warm welcome and then checked me into my cosy luxury cottage in the rose garden. I took some time to freshen up and then headed out for some adventure. The Cango Caves was a further 17km out of Oudtshoorn and I decided to join a 90 minute guided adventure tour taking me through the depths of these world-renowned caves. Dripstone caverns, vast halls and towering formations of stalagmites and stalactites fascinated me. The tour took us through narrowing moist chambers where the air was heavy and our nerves started churning. The passage way forced us to a crawl as we made our way through “the tunnel of love”. We ended up on our stomachs crawling head first through “the devils postbox” only 45 cm in height only to pop out into large chamber, which eventually lead us out into the welcoming sunshine. With cave grime all over me, I returned to the lodge for a quick shower and then pre dinner drinks in the cosy fire lit pub and a fantastic dinner in the lodges’ restaurant.

 

The following day after breakfast I tried my hand at riding an ostrich. The Cango Ostrich Farm just down the road from Thorntree Lodge is a great place to experience ostrich riding and to learn all about the ostrich farming industry, which made Oudtshoorn famous. My ride was entertaining to say the least and meeting the family special, a very friendly female ostrich by the name of Betsie, was a pleasure!

 

It was another beautiful sunny day in the Little Karoo. The perfect day for a scenic drive.  From the ostrich farm I headed up and over the Swartberg Pass enjoying magnificent views of the little Karoo and continued to the quaint little town of Prince Albert and then on through the breathtaking gorge of Meiringspoort. At a waterfall, I enjoyed a tasty picnic lunch kindly packed for me by Thorntree Lodge. Towering cliffs with fascinating sandstone rock formations surrounded me. A 25 km tarred road winds along the floor of the gorge, crossing the Groot River 25 times. Each crossing, or drift, has its own name and story and this is depicted on a plaque at the Waterfall information site. After spending time exploring the area, I continued via De Rust and returned to Thorntree for the night. Dinner was enjoyed at a very popular little restaurant in town called Jemimas.

 

After packing my gear and saying my farewells to all at Thorntree, I headed off to the Cango Wildlife Ranch, a wildlife sanctuary and endangered species breeding facility – a fascinating stop recommended for all. They offer a very informative guided tour of the ranch (45 min to 1 hour) where one can see and learn about crocodiles, alligators, tigers, jaguars, lions and cheetahs.  The Cheetah research sanctuary offers a cheetah encounter program, which enables one to touch the cheetahs. It’s a humbling experience with these incredible animals. After my encounter with the cheetahs, I took a quick look at their snake farm before heading out of Oudtshoorn towards the Garden Route.

 

I travelled over the beautiful Outeniqua Mountains into George then along the coast past the Wilderness lakes and on to the quaint little town of Knysna (approx 125km and 1h40 min drive). I drove down to the popular little Quays Waterfront to find some lunch and stopped in at 30 Degrees South for a tasty seafood dish. After a stroll around the Waterfront I made my way to another stunning lodge situated right up on the hill looking over the Knysna Lagoon across to Belvidere Estate and the Outenique Mountains in the distance. Elephant Hide Lodge is a favourite of mine, its lovely luxury suites all boosting spectacular views. The Utermark family welcomed me in and made me feel at home. Ryan, his brother Craig and good friend Mark took me out dining at a great Italian restaurant called Mama Persello’s and then we proceeded to check out Knysna’s nightlife. Knysna is rich in excellent restaurants but not so great when it comes to nightlife – pubs with live music and entertainment. It happened to be a good night of the week and we found some entertainment at Harry B’s with some locals playing good dancing music. Much fun was had!

 

The following day I was off to discover Knysna!  I joined a 4-hour Eco-Experience to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a South African Heritage site. This included a return ferry trip across the Knysna Lagoon, a nature drive and guided walk through the reserve ending with a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Food Forest restaurant.  Your local guide on board will share fascinating tales about the Lagoon, the early shipping industry and oyster cultivation. Featherbed Nature Reserve is home of a breeding programme of the rare Blue Duiker – one of the smallest antelope species in the world – the beautiful Knysna Loerie and the endangered Knysna Sea Horse. Visitors have the rare opportunity to view these creatures on the Reserve. The ferry returned home in the early afternoon.

 

More fun and adventure was to be had today! The Garden Route is renowned for its beautiful indigenous forests and spectacular coastal fynbos vegetation. It is imperative to get out and enjoy it! My afternoon was spent quad biking through the Featherbed Nature Reserve – a bit of an adrenalin rush mixed with some awesome views. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

 

Back at the lodge, I prepared for another evening out with the Utermark brothers and friends. Dinner was enjoyed at a top class restaurant on Thesens Island called Sirocco. Great food, superb views and good service was enjoyed by all!

 

Snug and warm in my cosy bed, I lay awake planning my day. After my choice of a healthy breakfast of the best muesli in town, topped with tasty Greek yoghurt and drizzled with honey, I headed off to Robberg Nature Reserve near Plettenberg Bay to enjoy a 2 hour hike. The Robberg peninsula is covered in rich fynbos vegetation and boosts spectacular views out to sea and across the Robben beach to Plettenberg Bay 8km away. The bird life is great and one gets a chance to spot a large seal colony.

 

There is such a myriad of things to do in this area that I struggled for choice. After my hike, I settled for lunch at a popular restaurant overlooking the Bitou River Valley. Emily Moon is beautiful lodge with 8 separate private suites decorated in contemporary African style.  The same style flows through to their lovely restaurant with cuisine to die for! After a relaxing superb lunch out on the deck, I continued to the Elephant Sanctuary out at the Crags where I enjoyed some interaction with a family of 6 well cared for African elephants.  A guided program took me on a 1 hour “trunk in hand” walk with the ellies followed by an elephant back ride of about 15 min always accompanied by experienced trainers and a qualified guide who constantly shared interesting facts, their passion for the ellies obvious – an experience I would recommend to anyone of any age!

 

Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are right next door to The Elephant Sanctuary and are also well worth a visit. Monkeyland is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. It is an enclosed indigenous forest area about 26 rugby fields in size and has numerous primate species from all over the world. Accompanied by an experienced qualified ranger, I joined an informative 1-hour guided tour through the sanctuary.

 

Birds of Eden is the largest free-flight aviary in the world and is home to about 150 species from various parts of the world. After buying a booklet from the ticket office listing the bird species, I then roamed around the aviary on the raised wooden walkways that took one through the canopy of the indigenous forest. A little tea garden on a lake looked attractive so I sat down for a cup of tea while watching swans and ducks of all kind peacefully sail past me.

 

It was a busy day for me and I looked forward to a bit of quiet time. Just across the valley from Monkeyland was my overnight stop. The Hog Hollow Country Lodge staff welcomed me cheerfully on my arrival and check my in to my luxury suite with its own private deck and stunning views across a valley of dense forest with the Outeniqua Mountains in the distance. Peace and quiet! Aaah!

 

Pre-dinner drinks were served from about 19h00 out on the main deck around a large bon fire and a superb 5 course dinner served from 19h30. All the guests sat at the same table and had a chance to mingle and chat about their days’ activities. Each course served was delicious, tantalising our taste buds! In retiring to my room I was welcomed back to a heated room, with a bed time story to read, my bed turned down and a small chocolate with a note saying “Good night, see in you in the morning”. This left a smile on my face!

 

After a good nights sleep, I joined the breakfast table and was pleasantly surprised at the large variety of things on the cold buffet. There was even champagne on the table! I didn’t even get to the hot breakfast! I looked forward to another night at Hog Hollow.

 

Booked for a boat cruise at 09h30 but rough seas called it off. It was pity! It would have been great to enjoy some dolphin encounters in the bay. Anyway I enjoyed a scenic drive along the old passes road via Natures Valley along the R102 to Tsitsikamma National Park. The road gently meanders through dense indigenous forest covering deep river gorges and steep mountain slopes. Storms River mouth in Tsitsikamma offered wild seas and a dramatic rocky coastline. I took at stroll to the waterfall on the first section of the famous 5 day Otter Trail which starts at Storms River Mouth. The waterfall dropped into a lovely big pool of coke coloured water before falling away into the sea. There was a chilly wind blowing in from the sea and a storm brewing so there was no swimming for me today. I scanned the coastline for the elusive Cape Clawless Otter endemic to this area but they were hiding today. Having enjoyed some fresh sea air and a bit of exercise I returned to my car to return to my lodge. En route, I stopped at the Bloukrans Bridge on the N2 to watch some extreme adrenalin junkies throw themselves off the bridge! Bloukrans Bridge offers the highest bungi jump in the world at 216m. Their screams said it all and made me feel happy to be standing where I was, watching.

 

Hog Hollow offered a different menu tonight, but just as delicious! Another great evening was enjoyed.

 

After an early breakfast I departed on my long journey back to Cape Town (approx 6 hours). Work was calling and my holiday was over!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you’re a seasoned golfing enthusiast who always keeps their clubs on them, or are the type who plays the odd game now and then to relax, luxury holidays in South Africa are impressively well catered for. South Africa’s varied terrain makes it a unique destination for golfers, with a mix of breathtaking coastal courses, a fine elevated selection and a good number included in international events. Then of course there’s the weather – the climate is absolutely ideal, with the bright sunshine perfect for those who like to spend their times on the fairways and outside the clubhouse.

Here are some of the best golf courses in South Africa. If you only play a couple of times while out there, make sure one of these is on your list:

Leopard Creek

Leopard Creek is pretty much the undisputed jewel in South Africa’s golfing crown, and is a frequent inclusion in ‘World’s Best Courses’ lists. If you only play a handful of courses on your golf holiday in South Africa, make sure this is one of them. As well as being an entertaining and challenging course in its own right, what is really unique about Leopard Creek is its location: right on the border of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The course (a Gary Player design) is sculpted to make the most of its location, and you shouldn’t be surprised to see a number of moving hazards around the water features, as warthogs, giraffes and crocodiles have been known to wander the course, and the trees are full of exotic birds too. With this kind of scenery, it’s an unforgettable round of golf, but don’t let it spoil your concentration for the final hole: a dramatic island green that has been known to make and break scorecards!

Gary Player Country Club

Unsurprisingly, this South Africa golf course was also designed by the legendary Gary Player, and it’s very much a challenge fitting for the man himself. This is one of the longest and toughest courses in the country, and not one for South Africa holiday makers who barely play. If you have the skills though, this course is another which frequently sneaks into ‘worlds best’ lists, albeit at a lower entry point than Leopard Creek. You need to have an accurate approach and watch out for the copious bunkers and water hazards to get a decent score here.

Wild Coast Country Club

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the incredible Indian Ocean views – this is actually quite a tricky course, especially if you find yourself straying into the rough, or the coastal winds whip up! It’s quite a varied course, featuring several unexpected changes in elevation, which offset the relatively wide fairways. Look out for the thirteenth hole, which is a particularly taxing one, craftily designed to be up there with some of the best in the world. If you’re heading for a golf holiday in South Africa, this is a must.

Fancourt Hotel, Country Club and Golf Estate

Yet another Gary Player design that’s world renowned for a great round of golf, the Fancourt Hotels’ golf course is located on the charming southern Cape. The views are stunning, as is the golf – though it took a lot of effort to make. Over 700,000 metres of earth were moved to make this links style course on a surface that was originally flat! It was well worth the effort though, and if Links style play is your preference then this is certainly worth a visit. The hotel itself is very nice as well, and a good choice if you want to combine a few rounds of golf with your luxury holiday in South Africa.

Arabella Country Club

Not even 10 years old yet, the Arabella Golf Club has come a very long way in a short time, and is now one of the most celebrated golf courses in South Africa. Designed by the celebrated South African golf architect Peter Matkovich, the course is a wonderfully memorable mix of rolling fairways, cheeky bunkers and well placed water traps. It’s quite a sight too, as the course borders South Africa’s largest natural lagoon!

There are plenty of golf courses in South Africa, and although most struggle to match up to the high standards laid out by these ones, the perfect conditions mean you’re pretty much guaranteed an enjoyable round wherever you go. So if you’re planning on a luxury holiday in South Africa, don’t rule out some quality time on the fairways!

Ghana Tours

Ghana tourism is growing. This intriguing country is well known for historical tours, cultural tours and ecological tours. Ghana’s pristine beaches provide fun and rest for those holiday makers who prefer to relax. Ghana’s colorful marketplaces are a thrill for those bargain hunters who are on their West African vacation.

A Ghana tour can be customized/tailor-made to fit the requirements of any traveler. Visit historic forts and castles, experience the morning spectacle at a traditional fishing village or attend an elaborate festival. Observe the “Fantasy Coffins” at Teshie Nungua or enjoy Accra’s vibrant nightlife. View itineraries for an unforgettable Ghana tour at www.ghanatours.us

From the warm friendly “Akwaaba” (welcome) on arrival to departure and all activities in between are a real treat. Excursions and activities for a Ghana tour are numerous.

Cosmopolitan Accra provides the visitor with an open door to the wonders of this ancient land. In the western region lies one of the many mysteries of this nation, Nzulezu, a village on stilts. Some of the most requested sites for any Ghana travel agency are Kumasi, the ancient capital of the Ashanti Kingdom, and the site of one of the largest markets in West Africa and weaving of the famous traditional kente cloth; and Cape Coast, home of the Cape Coast Castle and West Africa Historical Museum where vivid reminders of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the Americas are still present. For more on these tours visit www.ghanatours.us

No Ghana travel is complete without a visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens and the Kakum National Park where visitors can observe nature at its best.

Many people who visit Ghana are not just interested in a Ghana holiday; they are there for altruistic reasons, doing Ghana volunteerism. Volunteering in Ghana is increasing.

Whatever the reason for travel to Ghana, contact a Ghana travel agent at www.ghanatours.us