Cape Town - What not to miss on a 4-day first-timers' itinerary
Cape Town is one of those cities that everyone knows - an iconic city like Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, New York and London that finds itself a place on many people’s bucket lists. The question is not so much whether to visit but when. This itinerary helps make sense of your first visit. It will show you what you really must see and what you can leave for next time, and it will help you find the right spot to take some classic shots of the city for those keen on photography. From how to make the best use of the Hop on, Hop off sightseeing bus to where you should take a hire car for a day’s drive, this guide simplifies the city and makes it feel do-able in just a few days. Walking routes are suggested that get you into the heart of neighbourhoods like Bo Kaap , De Waterkant and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront . Clear maps and colour photographs will significantly reduce your chances of getting lost and will enable you to explore the key landmarks, making sure you don’t waste a moment of your time here. Suggested highlights include the magnificent views from Table Mountain , with tips on how to save money on your cableway ticket and how to beat the queues, the city's best brunch spot - attractive Camps Bay - and the stunning Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden . There's an overview of the city's historic sites, taking you to the Castle of Good Hope , District Six and of course Robben Island . This itinerary makes suggestions for a thought-provoking organised tour to Langa Township , where visiting with a local is an essential element to understanding the urban landscape. Getting out of the city, there are driving directions that enable you to experience the thrilling Chapman's Peak Drive , view endangered penguins near Victorian Simon's Town and reach the south-western tip of Africa at Cape Point . Cape Town truly deserves its place on those bucket lists. What are you waiting for?
Johannesburg/Pretoria: A 4-Day South Africa Tour Itinerary
This 4-day journey into the Gauteng Province of South Africa is designed to introduce you, the visitor, to the culture and people who make South Africa a magical and fascinating country. We will take you to the museums and monuments which pay tribute to former President Nelson Mandela and the end of an Apartheid government, which ruled the country by division of the races and had tried, convicted, and sentenced Mandela to life imprisonment. The many commemorations of this struggle make it clear that South Africa is free today thanks to their sacrifices and that the people of South Africa are grateful and proud of their new freedom. You will also see how Johannesburg got its start during the discovery of gold, how it's mined, and what life was like in the early days. You will visit the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site which traces our human lineage back some 3 million years through museum exhibits, archaeological sites, and a trip into the caves where historic discoveries were made. You will have the opportunity to visit and spend a night in the Lesedi Cultural Village, an authentic cluster of South African tribes who share their lifestyle, their song and dance, their cuisine, and themselves with you in an evening of magic followed by a comfortable and affordable overnight stay. A trip to Pretoria will introduce you to the administrative capital of South Africa with its monuments and tributes to the Boers, who settled the area and fought the British, lived under their domination, and fought again until they were successful at bringing together a unified Republic of South Africa. The last day will bring you face to face with South African culture at its finest and its poorest. From Sandton to Alexandra you will experience a taste of the opulence on one side of the street and the abject poverty on the other side (literally!) with a local, well-known, and respected personal guide who will arrange for a special afternoon and evening with an Alexandran family. Y
One Day in Africa - A Guide to Tangier, Morocco
Interrailing around Europe but yearn for somewhere completely different to end the trip? Trekking around southern Spain and tired of siestas? Or bored of your week-long beach holiday on the Costa del Sol? Then Tangier , the gateway to Africa, is the destination for you. Tangier is surely one of Morocco's most enigmatic cities - an exhilarating, endlessly-fascinating little city undergoing enormous changes. With the strait separating Morocco and Spain a mere 14 km, and the ferry between the two taking just 35 minutes, Tangier is the ideal place to experience North Africa for the first time. So get your hands on this One-Day Tangier itinerary and prepare yourself for a glimpse into a fascinating culture, country, and continent. What's inside this Tangier travel guide? This itinerary will guide you through the city in an accessible and engaging way, from boarding the ferry in Spain right through to your trip back in the evening. You will see all of the Tangier's main attractions, gain a thorough insight into its history, veer off the beaten path to some intriguing cafés and museums, and take an excursion to the point where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet. The itinerary provides crucial advice on how to avoid scams, shop happily, and eat well, all within a comfortable, flexible schedule that will allow you to enjoy the city's charms. With detailed maps, local tips, and vivid photos, this guide will set you on course to one of the world's most captivating cities. Most importantly, most of the attractions are free! What highlights are included? The medina (the old part of the city) in all its glory, with a meandering walk from the Sultan's old palace down through crumbling alleys, souks, and courtyards to the main square. Mansions, theatres, villas, and consulates which all played host to the city's utterly convoluted recent history (the inspiration for Casablanca ), and now offer the visitor an enchanting maze of streets to explore. Legendary buildings, bookshops