Scenic
Air Namibia
Scenic Air
has recently acquired two new aircrafts to enable an improved service on
their routes and to raise the standard of travel for our mutual clients.
 This is the
most modern cutting-edge, bush-strip-capable aircraft on the market. It is
equipped with the latest “glass” cockpit technology, seats up to 8 passengers,
and has a belly pod for luggage. This aircraft
is air-conditioned, has a very spacious and comfortable cabin, large windows
for excellent viewing, a large clam-shell door for easy boarding and
disembarking, and is equipped with the very latest in avionic advances
including terrain awareness, “radar” for spotting other aircraft, weather
radar, and electronic systems management and monitoring. You simply don’t get a
more modern or better bush aircraft! |
  This aircraft can carry up to 12 passengers depending on the weight and range required. It has a belly pod to load bags and cargo. The generous cabin is spacious and comfortable and the aircraft provides a comfortable, quiet and smooth ride for the passengers.
For more information on the Scenic Air Flights, please send your bookings to
Ilala
Lodge Zimbabwe
  The Ilala Lodge Hotel in Victoria Falls is ideally situated on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River, where it is the closest hotel to the magnificent Falls. The Victoria Falls, recently voted one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders, are within easy walking distance for guests, as is the Victoria Falls town centre. Ilala Lodge is the perfect spot from which to embark on a voyage of discovery in one of Africa’s favourite tourist destinations. Here, historical sites, culinary experimentation and a host of activities in pristine natural surroundings are within your reach. NB:Please be advised that Ilala Lodge is currently undergoing building surveillance, as they will increase their accommodation with an additional 22 rooms. Therefore kindly take note that in the following two weeks the surveillance team will use machinery strictly during working hours next to hotel, to evaluate the property. This will not affect the stay of your clients as the team will not access the hotel and be on site which is separate from the hotel. This expansion will offer Ilala Lodge more rooms in the near future. In the meantime the hotel does apologise should this cause any inconvenience.
For more information and bookings at Ilala Lodge, please send your email to:
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Southern Africa Travel - Accommodation - Tours - Car Rental - Adventure - Activities
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Scenic Air and Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe
Friday, October 24, 2014
The Magic of Lake Malawi National Park
Because of its rich fish harvest, the
Lake plays an important part in the economy. Fishing villages are
scattered along the shore and the traditional industry and practices are
an attraction to visitors. Access to the Lake is possible along much of
its length but it should be noted that it is usually necessary to take a
short detour off the main roads in order to reach the beach. Despite
the attraction the Lake has to settlement, there are long stretches of
totally uninhabited golden sand lakeshore, lapped by crystal clear
waters. Kayaking, sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving and water skiing
are just some of the lake activities available to visitors. Journeys by
lake range from the famous motor vessel the Ilala to sailing in an
ocean-going yacht. Cruises into the upper reaches of the great Shire
river are also possible.
Places to Stay
Good lodges are now to be found the length of the lakeshore, with a few collections in areas of particular beauty. Between Mangochi and Monkey Bay
is a long line of wonderful beaches backed by a variety of
accommodation. This Mangochi Lakeshore has the Lake’s greatest
concentration of lodges and hotels. Monkey Bay is a functional port
town, but round the headland is Cape Maclear and the Lake Malawi National Park,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a veritable aquarium of tropical fish.
In recent years, a number of high quality lodges have been built in
this area. Senga Bay
is another place where there are a number of lodges & hotels, and
it benefits from being the closest point on the lake to Lilongwe. The
stretch between the historic Nkhotakota and the sugar estate town of Dwangwa has a smattering of lodges. Another concentration is found on the Chintheche lakeshore, which has some stunning beaches. Nkhata Bay
is primarily a port town, but has grown as a centre for independent
travellers. The Northern Lakeshore beyond Chitimba has fewer lodges,
and Karonga,
an important archeological centre, is the only town of note before
reaching Tanzania. Across the lake, into Mozambiquan waters, is Likoma Island.
Not only does it have some beautiful beaches, and accommodation, but
also a missionary-built cathedral the size of Winchester’s. A nearby
stretch of the Mozambique shoreline, Manda Wilderness, is a 120,000 hectare community reserve of unspoilt wilderness and white sand beaches.
Southern Africa's Best !!!
Book your stay with us today:
Book your stay with us today:
Friday, October 17, 2014
An Exquisite Blend of Flavors
Our Namibian Wines - Neuras Winery
Naankuse Wine and Wildlife Estate is an oasis on the edge of the Namibian desert and singular in the world for its combination of wine production and landscape conservation.
N/a'ankuse Foundations has a current production on 3000 bottles per year harvested from the vineyard planted in 1997. In September 2013 the vineyard was expanded to another 3ha on which Shiraz, Mourvedre and Grenache was planted. They will have production on that vineyard in 2016 which will increase the production to 15000 bottles per year.
Not only do they pride themselves in producing delicious wines at our Namibian winery, they also commit themselves to supporting the estate conservation projects, further to Naankuse's charitable projects,
protecting and conserving threatened carnivores. All profit made from their wines sales and tourism go directly toward these projects.
Wine Tasting Notes:
Everyone has their favorite wine, and so do we! Their wines are an exquisite bled of flavors, spices and soul of Namibia. They provide wine tasting notes on the wine varietals, so you can decide for yourself which you'd like to sample upon your visit.
I have for those of you who love cooking and like your wines, included a step by step Braai (BBQ) video url of Neuras Winery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fCQ-xbiUYa4
Before signing out Neuras still have a lot to offer from Accommodation at the N/a'nkuse Lodge, Winery Accommodation and coming soon the Kanaan Desert Retreat.
Naankuse Wine and Wildlife Estate is an oasis on the edge of the Namibian desert and singular in the world for its combination of wine production and landscape conservation.
protecting and conserving threatened carnivores. All profit made from their wines sales and tourism go directly toward these projects.
Wine Tasting Notes:
Everyone has their favorite wine, and so do we! Their wines are an exquisite bled of flavors, spices and soul of Namibia. They provide wine tasting notes on the wine varietals, so you can decide for yourself which you'd like to sample upon your visit.
2012 Neuras Shiraz: This delicate dry, red wine differs from the traditional smoky or peppery full bodied Shiraz wines. It has a medium red colour and the fruity nose is due to a small percentage 2013 vintage win in the blend. The soft tannins make it easy drinkable and it will complement past and poultry dishes.
2012 Neuras Red: A unique blend of Shiraz with the traditional Bordeaux cultivars Petit Verdot and Merlot. The cultivars are not blended as wine but pressed together as grapes to enhance the fusion of the grapes. This dry, ruby red wine is complemented by French wood, which add to a more complex mouth feel and tannin structures. It is a more serious wine to pair with game and steak dishes.I have for those of you who love cooking and like your wines, included a step by step Braai (BBQ) video url of Neuras Winery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fCQ-xbiUYa4
Dr Rudie and Marlice van Vuuren, with
long time friends Chris Heunis and Jan Verburg, started the
award-winning N/a’an ku sê Foundation in 2006 to protect and improve the
lives of the people and wildlife of Namibia.
For bookings and more information on whats to offer, please email us at: info@namibiareservations.com or log on to our website at: www.namibiareservations.com
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Family holidays in Mozambique
Bazaruto is the largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago,
approximately 600 km north of Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique.
Besides Bazaruto, the archipelago is made up of Benguerra,
Magaruque and Bangue islands, as well as the small island of Santa
Carolina, commonly known as Paradise Island. The archipelago, declared a
National Park in the year 2000, presents a wide diversity of fauna and
flora which includes forest, savanna and swamp ecosystems.
The island, a small piece of paradise, is 35 km in length and 7 km
wide between its furthest points. The impressive beauty of the coral
reefs completes this subtropical ecosystem which is, enriched by the
abundance and beauty of tropical fish, clean water and excellent
conditions for all kinds of fishing activities. The archipelago is
deservedly called the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean".
Pristine, palm fringed beaches and crystal
clear seas, Mozambique is a great beach getaway for families with plenty of
activities to keep every member of the family happy!
Mozambique is suitable for any age, but is a
malarial country so anti-malarials will be required.
Accommodation in this wonderful country is in
beach lodges with a variety of room options for those with children and
activities are generally water based, with snorkelling, diving, kayaking,
sailing and fishing all available. Inland excursions include horse-riding.
Family
accommodation in Mozambique
The restaurant serves buffet meals with an emphasis on seafood. Crab, crayfish, calamari, prawns and lots of fresh salads feature on the menu. While dinner is taken in the dining room, lunch is usually by the pool, or you can take a picnic to the beach.
Activities from the lodge include snorkelling, diving, fishing and exploring the island on foot or in 4WDs.
For more information on travelling with children, give us a call and we can tailor make your tour.....anywhere in the world!!!
Email us: info@namibiareservations.com
or visit our Websites for more travel ideas on accommodations, car rentals, activities and much more:
www.namibiareservations.com
or visit our Websites for more travel ideas on accommodations, car rentals, activities and much more:
www.namibiareservations.com
Friday, October 3, 2014
South Africas Natural Attractions
Tsitsikamma Forest's Big Tree
The Big Tree in the Tsitsikamma stretches its distinctive yellowwood leaves skywards, towering over the other trees in the canopy. This tree is estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old, and is well worth a special visit. The origins of the town name Knysna are probably from the Hottentot words 'Xthuys Xna', which mean 'place where the wood is'. An entire industry sprang up around the beautiful yellowwood trees in the forests of the Tsitsikamma until South Africa's national tree became an endangered species.
Some of the trees that were felled for their pale, unblemished wood were over a thousand years old, and now, the largest remaining yellowwood is doesn't even approach this venerable age. Fortunately some of these ancients have survived. In the Tsitsikamma Forest, near Plettenberg Bay, you can catch a glimpse of the majesty that once ruled the forests on a short walk to the big tree.
Although visitors to Plettenberg Bay are drawn to the scorching white beaches crammed full of sun worshippers in the summer months, they can find respite from the heat and crowds on the forest path to the Tsitsikamma Big Tree.
This tree is estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old, stands 36,6 m tall and has a trunk circumference of 9m. From a parking lot on the side of the N2, the area's famed Garden Route that stretches from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, a boardwalk path leads visitors through the dappled light of the lush, cool forest.
The forest boardwalk is well maintained and visitors can walk the 1km round trip to the Tsitsikamma in a comfortable 10 minutes. Two additional trails start from the same spot for the slightly more intrepid hiker: one of 2,6km and another of 4,2km.
For anyone who loves trees, there are any number of other activities in the area to appeal to the nature lover in you, from zipline canopy tours to tubing down a black water gorge, or even taking on the world's highest bungee jump off the Bloukrans River Bridge for the truly adventurous.
Travel tips & Planning info
How to get here
The well sign-posted path to the big tree is just west of the Paul Sauer Bridge on the N2.
Tours to do
The world's highest bungee jump from the Bloukrans Bridge.
Best time to visit
The trail is open all year around, and unlike local beaches, isn’t only to be enjoyed in summer.
How to get around
A pathway through indigenous bush leads to the yellowwood giant. The walk to the tree takes about 10 minutes.
What will it cost
It’s free to visit The Big Tree.
Where to stay
There is plenty of accommodation in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay to suit every budget.
You can contact Namibia Reservations for accommodations, tours, activities or just for your travel information.
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