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Insider's tips on cultural and alternative tours in South Africa
I've worked in the tourism industry in S Africa as a consultant for
years now and I've recently started a blog to help international visitors discover South African cultures and alternative experiences in ways that are authentic, credible, safe, legitimate, fair and respectful. Every day I work with people and organizations who are changing the face of South African tourism. I get paid by the hour or project to help improve and transform tourism in the country. On the blog I've got no agendas, no sales pitches -- I'm just frustrated that more people don't have the chance to see South Africa the way I've seen it...and finally I'm doing something about it. I don't get commission or make any money from the links or recommendations I make. http://afrikatourism.blogspot.com An example of a recent posting included six tips for picking a township tour, and upcoming posts will draw from work my consulting group is doing on a project up in Kamiesberg (Namaqualand) with the local Nama community, as well as a trip I'll be making to the West Coast Fossil Park where I've been involved for years. We're working on sacred sites in Limpopo and have been contracted to work with the King of Eastern Pondoland on a Xhosa heritage site in the Eastern Cape. Feel free to send me questions about people, places, itineraries, cultures, things to do, ways to travel -- whatever you'd like to know. I'll do my best to give you an answer, and with dozens of trusted contacts across the country, from academics to tour guides to sangomas to travel agents and more, I'll tell you where I got the information, what facts back it up, where to get more information, and what my personal suggestions would be. If you e-mail me directly, let me know that the question comes through rec.travel.africa (Google Groups) and I'll post the question and answer here. I'll also be lurking about in the group and will do my best to pitch in as best I'm able. Happy travels Kurt http://afrikatourism.blogspot.com kurt [[at]] ishabi.com |
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