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WATCH: Zodwa Wabantu takes on Namibia - and its camels
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Trending South African celebrity Zodwa Wabantu is in Namibia, taking in the landscapes of one of Africa s most visited destinations.
The dancer was in the country for the Road To O61 Festival in Windhoek. The festival is at the Windhoek Showgrounds on July 2 to 4.
Judging from her Instagram page, she headed to Walvis Bay, where she hosted The Road To O61 Festival at FunkyLab Walvis Bay on May 22.
In between host duties, she rode camels in Swakopmund. She captioned the video, “From Now on I Deal with Animals.” (sic)
Revenge travel destinations South Africans can visit
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Travel experts predict a surge in travel bookings this year and beyond. They believe that people will make up for lost time and plan adventures wherever countries would welcome them. This phenomenon is known as ârevenge travelâ.
The concept is similar to revenge spending, which originated during the Cultural Revolution in China in the early 1980s and saw a rise in consumer demand once shops reopened.
Planning a revenge travel trip when travel reopens? Here are some ideas:
Maldives
Known for its idyllic white sand beaches and luxury water bungalows, the Maldives has become a firm favourite for South African travellers. With it being one of the few countries open for travel to South Africans, Maldives is ideal for those who want to unwind after a demanding year.
Travels in Geology: The desert geology of Namibia: A writer and her father explore otherworldly dunes, oases and meteorites
by Kathrina Szymborski Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Any minute now a giant sandworm will burst out of the ground and devour me, I thought as I collapsed on the sand. Just like in Frank Herbert’s book, “Dune,” about an alien desert planet.
I had just climbed Dune 45, the world’s most photographed dune, in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. The sand slipped out from under my feet with each step I took up the 170-meter-high dune. The wind, tame in the valley below, hurled sharp grains of sand against my face. The sun seared my skin. I suddenly understood why the desert Fremen people in “Dune” only moved at night.
5 African countries South Africans can visit without facing much restrictions
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With many countries around the world restricting entry to South African travellers, some who are itching to travel are planning sizzling getaways to select destinations on the African continent.
Not only is it a few hours from home, but it also boasts a string of attractions that celebrate culture, history, cuisine and incredible landscapes.
John Ridler, the PR and media manager for Thompson Holidays, said there were many reasons to visit Africa.
“Africa remains one of the leading destinations in the world. Some of the factors include beautiful weather, affordable prices and shorter flying time. In terms of Covid-19, many destinations open for travel boast wide open spaces away from crowds and perfect for social distancing,” he said. Ridler said travel during the pandemic was ever-changing.