Tag Archives: Johannesburg

Exotic Zanzibar

Posted on 26/06/2015 by SW Africa Destination Management

Oh, what bliss! I recently had the privilege to spend a relaxing week on beautiful Zanzibar, the magical island off the coast of the United Republic of Tanzania – the largest country on the east coast of Africa. Zanzibar is … Continue reading →

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Mpumalanga Educational 26–28 February 2015

Posted on 15/05/2015 by SW Africa Destination Management

Mpumalanga – “the place where the sun rises” – is undoubtedly my favourite of the 9 provinces in South Africa. So I was over-joyed to have been able to arrange and participate in the educational tour for hosted buyers who … Continue reading →

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Okavango Delta Educational

Posted on 01/08/2014 by SW Africa Destination Management

Organisers:       Ker & Downey Attended by:     Iris Himmel, SW Africa Business Solutions Accommodation: Camp Kanana  Location:  On the Xudum River, Kanana is located in the southwest of the Okavango Delta. The area encompasses a necklace of … Continue reading →

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Jozi – the City of Gold

Posted on 25/06/2014 by SW Africa Destination Management

I recently had the privilege to go on one of Past Experience’s Johannesburg Inner City Tours– the Ka’Ching Tour. Our guide was the very knowledgeable and passionate Tania Olsson, a guiding guru with a degree in Archeology and Linguistics and … Continue reading →

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Flying without wings

Posted on 30/01/2013 by SW Africa Destination Management

As the resident ‘adrenaline junkie’ at SW Africa, I’m usually game to try out activities that verge on the extreme. And which are, more often than most, considered crazy by my colleagues. My latest experience – Sky Diving! Armed with … Continue reading →

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Walk on the Wild Side – Photo Safaris in South Africa

Posted on 21/11/2012 by SW Africa Destination Management

South Africa is truly a paradise for photographers with its spectacular scenery, cultural contrasts, vibrant cities and, not least, its abundant and amazing wildlife. For all the nature photographers out there (present and in the making!), SW Africa offers a range of specialized … Continue reading →

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16 June – National Youth Day in South Africa

Posted on 15/06/2012 by SW Africa Destination Management

16 June is National Youth Day in South Africa and a day of reflection and remembrance. On this day, in 1976, school children went on a peaceful march against the use of the Afrikaans language as the medium of instruction … Continue reading →

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