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Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa

By Ina Woolcott

This private game reserve was the first to be incorporated into the globally renowned Kruger National Park. An incomparable, unforgettable experience of the Big 5 and lots of other African species awaits you. If you weren’t in the know, the big 5 are the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo - although it’s not easy to see them all - in particular the leopard as they are nocturnal, secretive and well camouflaged creatures. However, just being in the bush and seeing tiny animals like ants and frogs interact, and learning about the relationship between them, can be even more exciting than a procession of lions and elephants. This means that even if you miss out on one or two of the big guys, you’ll still have a great time.

There are 3 type of accommodation available for you to enjoy your preferred choice of exploring and discovering the area.

* The main lodge encompasses 20 romantic chalets and a Safari Suite with its own lounge and dining area, bathroom and glass walled shower which overlooks the river. On top of this, a large pool and a private 4×4 safari vehicle and ranger are at your service. Pan-African feasts are dished up in the candle or lantern lit boma or courtyard.

* 6 luxury tented suites with bathrooms, outdoor showers and lap pools reflecting the seasonal Timbavati River.

* To experience a rare intimacy with the wilderness, the Walking Safari Camp with its 4 roomy en suite tents is a truly amazing, awe-inspiring experience.

FACILITIES

- Swimming Pool
- Game Drives
- Luxury Accomodation and Facilities
- Child Friendly

ATTRACTIONS

- 2 Daily Game Drives
- African Big (and little) Game
- Bush walking

LOCATION

Location - set in 14,700 hectares in the Timbavati region of the Kruger National Park with self-drive and scheduled air access.

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Egypt | Sharm El Sheikh, Divers Paradise | All Year Round Resort

By Viola Woolcott

Are you looking for something a little different? Have you ever been to Egypt? If you haven’t, and with the wet weather continuing in the UK, why not take a trip out there and discover the gift of some guaranteed sunshine with 8 hours of sun in the winter and a massive12 hours throughout the day in summer. That makes Sharm El Sheikh a fantastic all year round destination and the perfect location for the beach, diving for the once who enjoy it, or just to relax and pamper yourself. To keep the more adventurous entertained, there are plenty of activities as well as awesome beaches. Sharm can be as lazy or as hectic as you please and is also a great base for sightseeing. How about a trip to the historic city of Cairo? Visiting the breath taking Pyramids is a MUST!

Sharm El Sheikh consists of three main holiday resorts:

Na’ama Bay, which means “pleasant” in Hebrew is the main resort and is best known as the heart of Sharm El Sheikh. Here is where most, nice hotels are located. Plenty of the hotels and dive centres overlook the sandy, shelved beach. And you find shops, cafés, bars and restaurants behind the promenade.

The hotels include several Hiltons, Sonesta Hotels, a Marriott, the Movenpick, and the “less” expensive Ghazala. Nearer to the airport, just a little up the coast, you can find some of the “newer”, exclusive hotels which include the Four Seasons, Hyatt, Intercontinental, another Hilton, Sheraton, Movenpick Golf Hotel, and others such as the Holiday Inn. There are also a number of other hotels available which are a little scattered about. They include the Ritz Carlton and the Hilton Waterfalls. They are more to the south of Na’ama Bay and nearer to downtown. There are also a great number of other fine hotels that are not part of any major chains, as well as more affordable once, some of them are private and some chain, for example, the Days Inn.

Ras Um Sid is located next to the local lighthouse and situated at the cliff top area that joins Naama Bay and the bay of Sharm El Maya. Ras Um Sid has a nice, but small beach that often becomes one of the most crowded of all at Sharm El Sheikh. If you are a fan of corals, the reef of the beach is really good and there are also an innumerable variations of fish.

Ras Um Sid is named for the head or cape - “ras” in Arabic - which sticks out the sea. It is quite central and located 7km (4.3 miles) south of Na’ama Bay and borders on Sharm El Sheikh.

Sharm El Maya (Moya) is the name that has been given to the bay area old town of Sharm El Sheikh. It is not large, but there is a various number of restaurants and nightspots. Places like the Hard Rock Café and a good number of well known food chains.

The bay is a picturesque, natural harbour and home to many small boats. Here you can also find the fishing and diving boat jetty.

There is an abundance of palm trees by the excellent sandy beach providing natural shade for the sun loungers. It is an ideal place for those who like to spend their holidays relaxing and yet still have access to the nearby action if they choose to.

You will find bazaars, banks, as well as one of the three hospitals located in the area and also a number of other facilities. The bazaar is great for those holiday bargains - far cheaper than Na’ama.

Sharm El Sheikh really is the holiday destination with something for everyone!

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