The Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria South Africa - Visit Africa Travel Channel
Book Now: http://www.videos4africa.com/travel?task=detail&id=274/ Inaugurated on December 16 1949, the Voortrekker Monument was built to honour the Voortrekkers or pioneers who sought liberation from the British and embarked on a journey into the interior of southern Africa called the Great Trek. The biggest monument in Africa, this magnificent, 41 meter tall monolith south of Pretoria is a cultural icon and the pride of the Afrikaner people.
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Robben Island Cape Town Double Swim with Dolphins
Graham was accompained by a school of wild Dusky dolphins while completing this magic long distance endurance swim from Robben Island (the former prison of Global political icon Nelson Mandela) to Cape Town and back again (The Robben Island Double), one of only a handful of long distance swimmers to complete this particular swim. The swimming distance was approx 15km and it took place just off the south coast of South Africa in the cold, shark infested waters of the Atlantic Ocean, against the backdrop of Cape Towns most awesome Table Mountain. Time approximately 5 and a half hours. This swim has been recognised by the CLDSA Cape Long Distance Swimming Association of South Africa. This particular swim was recognised by various international news channels, including Carte Blanche, Africa's flagship magazine and actuality programme as an epic achievement, pushing human spirit and endurance to the limits. Graham was nominated by Out There Adventure Magazine as Out There Epic Adventurer of the year 2009 and quoted as 'having achieved one of the toughest extreme events in the world'. The first leg of the swim between Robben Island and Blaaubergstrand was completed with swimming companions Dr. Otto Thaning and James Saunders. The spontanious decision by Graham to turn around and complete the double swim 'carpe diem' resulted in the most awesome of human experiences. Completing this swim accompanied and 'pulled along' by such incredible animals truly was a magnificent experience, which touched those on the boat and reiterated for me the magnificence of our great oceans. At a critical stage of mental and physical exhaustion, five wild dusky dolphins swam side by side with me for about a mile, gently weaving their way under me, next to me and in front of me and it certainly felt like they were enjoying themselves. I completed the swim exhausted but exhilarated and have felt on a high ever since.
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Cape Town Part 2 - City Walking Tour - South Africa World Cup 2010 Eco Route
This is the second video in the series to promote responsible tourism in South Africa. From our first destination, Cape Town. We meet with a local friend and tour guide (Shaqir Erasmus) for a walking tour around the city. From a historical and cultural perspective, he explains the major events from colonisation in 1652 and slavery in the western cape, racial classification, District 6, the forced removal of residents under apartheid's group areas act, through to Nelson Mandela's landmark freedom speech outside the city hall in 1990. Along the journey, we will also provide our message and discovery, including some useful tips and advice for tourists who are planning on traveling to South Africa, and how they may become more responsible on the road in reducing their impact. Follow the Mynatour team on their exciting trip around South Africa - 6000kms in 28 days. http://www.mynatour.org/diary Visiting places such as Cape Town, Albertinia, Lions Head, Langa, Durban, Johannesburg, Soweto, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa, Saint Lucia, Port Elizabeth, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Wild Coast, Port St. Johns, Panorama Route, Garden Route, Guineafowl, Timbavati, Graskop, Western Cape, Zululand, Swaziland, Manzini, East London, Cintsa, Cintsa West, Cape St. Lucia, St. Lucia Marine Sanctuary, St. Lucia, St. Lucia Wetland Park, Cape Vidal, Blyde Ricer In collaboration with Fair Trade in Tourism SA (http://www.fairtourismsa.org.za/) we will be exploring all types of responsible, community based and ecotourism activities such as mountain trekking, bushman cave paintings, off road 4x4, surfing, township tours, sustainable youth hostels, nature trails, mountain biking, safari, bird watching. With plenty of tips to help you on the road, this will be your ultimate guide to ecotourism practice in South Africa. 2010 marks the beginning of Mynatour's biggest and most exciting adventure yet - and we're going to share it with you everyday online. We are going to transport you to South Africa - home of the 2010 World Cup - and a place that will experience one of the biggest environmental impacts of any sporting event in history and try to promote some advices to make it, just, a little bit greener. A campaign to promote environmental responsibility during the world cup ...follow us... Become a member of the MyNatour community at mynatour.org because the more we share, the richer we are! A social ecotourism network of responsible travellers to preserve nature and promote local intercultural understanding. CONNECT + LEARN + DISCOVER + SHARE = RESPECT... it's as simple as that! Online videos brought to you by the production team of MyNatour TV. Look out for the full series of programs over the coming weeks. (Produced by Dom Davda and Davide Valin)
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Hadeda Creek Parys Adventure Operators - Africa Travel Channel
http://www.africa-24.com Hadeda Creek Bush Camp - Welcome to Hadeda Creek bush camp. Situated on a scenic and secluded section of the Vaal River, its the perfect spot to get away from the rush of city life. The venue offers comfortable 2 sleeper tents on the edge of the river. Relax as you soak up the spectacular views and tranquillity of your surroundings. At Hadeda Creek, your peace of mind is our priority. Savour the beauty of a truly South African getaway. At Hadeda Creek there is no shortage of things to see or do. Spend your days lazing away next to the river. Or why not enjoy a bit of fly-fishing. For the more adventurous, how about some river rafting? Hadeda Creek is well known for their skilled river guides wholl take you on an adventure of a lifetime. Its an experience that lives with you forever. If rafting isnt your thing, we also offer a great range of other exciting activities. From archery to high ropes, theres something for everybody to enjoy. We guarantee fun for the whole family. The venue is ideally suited for conferencing. Our team will go out of their way to meet your conferencing needs. After sunset, a spectacular fire show is a must on anyones itinerary. Unwind next the bonfire and enjoy. For some wacky fun, why not head over to our Wacky Paddler bar. At Hadeda Creek, we make sure that youre never short of entertainment. So come and join us in the ultimate adventure. You wont be disappointed.
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