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afrikalovers · 1 year

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We have been to quite a few vineyards over the years, but hardly did we ever come across a small scale winemaker like James who managed to bring so much passion and taste to the table 🍷🍶 From growing and production to fermentation and ageing. Never have we been so educated 📚 We particularly enjoyed the @alphaexcelsior 2018 Shiraz and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. Nevermind the excellent olives from their Orchard. #winemaker #winemakers #clanwilliam #cederberg #farmstead #homestead #farmhousestyle #farmlife #redwinelover #cabernet #shirazlover #shiraz #cabernetsauvignon #westerncapewines #winelands #winetastings #winetasting #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallscalefarming #westerncapetourism #cederbergtourism (at Alpha Excelsior Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSeD1Ps8c_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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afrikalovers · 1 year

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Merry Christmas to all of you around the world. May you and your loved ones be blessed during difficult times and may you see a bright new 2023 🎅🎄🤶🎁 #merrychristmas #feliznavidad #christmas #christmas2022 #africanchristmas #holynight #christmaswish #weihnachten #weihnachten2022 #festiveseason #whitechristmas #lion #lionsofinstagram #lionlover #santaclaus #santa (at Cape Town, Western Cape) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmoTyXlsXhC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#merrychristmas #feliznavidad #christmas #christmas2022 #africanchristmas #holynight #christmaswish #weihnachten #weihnachten2022 #festiveseason #whitechristmas #lion #lionsofinstagram #lionlover #santaclaus #santa

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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The African Buffalo is a beast of an animal. As part of the Big 5, these mammals are incredibly strong and massive in size. They can weigh anything between 300 and 850kg and are incredibly large. Whatsoever they only stand between 130-150cm due to their short legs. According to estimates a Buffalo is up to 4 times stronger than an Ox. This explains why they have been seen lifting entire Safari vehicles if angered 🐃 📷Herd of buffalo at Lower Zambezi NP, Zambia (Radek, Adobe Stock) 📸Gazing buffalo in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda (Maxi, Adobe Stock) #capebuffalo #big5 #buffalo #africa #funfacts #dangerous #safari #travel #tourism #horns #greatswimmer #grazers #beast #africa #afrikalovers #wildlife #safari #safaridrive #bigfive #photography #naturephotography #photooftheday #nature #earth #bookatrip #lowerzambezi #kidepo #kidepovalleynationalpark #zambia #uganda https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci1tROPM5JM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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Baby elephants are called calves. These little giants weigh about 115 kg at birth and stands about 1m tall. Calves eyesight at birth is not very good, so they recognize their mothers rather through touch, sound, and scent. These babies stay very close to their mommy for the first couple of months. 📷 Baby elephant with Mom at Mana Pools NP in Zimbabwe Source: ondrejprosicky, Adobe Stock #elephants #africa #mammals #big5 #tusks #elephantsofinstagram #travelafrica #oudtshoorn #gardenroute #elephantfeeding #elephantlovers #elephantfamily #elephantsanctuary #elephant #africatravel #savannah #big5 #mammals #safari #wildlifephotography #funfacts https://www.instagram.com/p/CihB7jVsaXf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#elephants #africa #mammals #big5 #tusks #elephantsofinstagram #travelafrica #oudtshoorn #gardenroute #elephantfeeding #elephantlovers #elephantfamily #elephantsanctuary #elephant #africatravel #savannah #safari #wildlifephotography #funfacts

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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Do you sometimes feel like screaming and shouting too? Well here is what zebras do: Like horses and donkeys, many kinds of the wild horses still found in nature, make a braying sound, or a whinny. Each zebra's bray may have a different tone; some are high, others are low, and some are soft. Others can come out very loud (just like the sounds you make when you hit your little toe on the heavy table you thought looked so nice for your sitting room 🫢). When they bray, zebras commonly call to their mates in the wild. Whatsoever the sound is also used to express anger or impatience - just like us humans 🙂 📷 Zebra in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda 🇺🇬 rmferreira, Adobe Stock #funfacts #zebra #botswana #nationalanimal #blackandwhitestripes #afrika #wildlifephotography #mammals #zebras #stripes #herbivores #blackandwhite #wildlife #newweek #afrikalovers😍 #wildlifephotography #peacefulanimals #stallions #fightformate #elegant #powerfulkicks #bray #zebralove #zebralover #horselovers #horseloversofinstagram #wildhorses #wildhorse https://www.instagram.com/p/CiMXuh_sF79/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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About looking. There is something ephemeral about looking into a chimpanzees eyes. Such a close relative and yet so distant. In Uganda the conflict between chimpanzee and human has been increasing over the last years. Reason for this is human encroachment into chimp territory. This means that sometimes these animals attack humans because they feel threatened and indeed they are. Humans in turn then get traumatised and afraid which makes them despise their close relatives. It is hence important to sensitise people through education and decrease the conflict through management of human and chimpanzee behaviour. Tourism plays a major role in reaching these goals. If you want to learn more about chimpanzee tracking in Uganda send us a DM or email us via [email protected] 📷 Rixie, Adobe Stock #uganda🇺🇬 #kibale #kibalenationalpark #kibaleforest #chimpanzee #chimpanzees #conservation #chimpconservation #primate #primates #primatesofinstagram #ape #apes #wildlifeuganda #ugandasafari #ugandawildlife #uwa #ugandatourism #kalinzu #traveluganda https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch36Em-MNRM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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Cheetahs don’t roar like lions and other cats belonging to the species of Pantherinae. These roaring cats have strong muscles and vocal folds in their larynxes, allowing them to roar. The Felinae species, to which Cheetahs belong, actually purr like house-cats because their larynxes are not as developed as the ones of the Pantherinae cats. Cheetahs do whatsoever produce many other sounds including growls and chirps (between mother and cubs) as well as an explosive yelp that travels for up to 2 km. Send us a DM or drop us an email on [email protected] to plan your Safari in Tanzania with our experienced guides. 📷Cheetah praying on Oribi - Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 🇹🇿 Source: ScottCanningImages, Adobe Stock #cheetah #wildcats #safari #photography #photogenic #cateyes #africa #catsofinstagram #felinae #pantherinae #tanzaniasafari #tanzaniatourism #serengetinationalpark #serengeti #ngorongoro #ngorongorocrater #ngorongoronationalpark #bigcats (at Ngorongoro Crater National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4BS0SM030/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#cheetah #wildcats #safari #photography #photogenic #cateyes #africa #catsofinstagram #felinae #pantherinae #tanzaniasafari #tanzaniatourism #serengetinationalpark #serengeti #ngorongoro #ngorongorocrater #ngorongoronationalpark #bigcats

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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Today - June 16 - in South Africa 🇿🇦 we celebrate Youth Day to commemorate the achievements of the youth in freeing The country from the evils of Apartheid. June 16 1976 was the day of the Soweto Uprising. On this day, Hector Pieterson was assassinated by police after attending a peaceful protest against the forceful implementation of Afrikaans as a mandatory language in Bantu education, which would have left millions of learners unable to get a decent education due to them not speaking Afrikaans. The photo of 13 year old Hector being carried by another youth after being shot caused an outcry around the world which would ultimately spark continued civil upheaval that would finally lead to the end of the tyranny of Apartheid in South Africa in 1994. #youthday #youthday2022 #hectorpieterson #sowetouprising #africanyouth #southafrica #southafricanyouth #southafricanyouthday #soweto #sowetouprising #freedom #freesouthafrica #africaunite #mayibuyeiafrika #mzansi #afriquedusud #vivasouthafrica #freeafrica #africanboy #africanportraits (at South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce21qpiMuGQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#youthday #youthday2022 #hectorpieterson #sowetouprising #africanyouth #southafrica #southafricanyouth #southafricanyouthday #soweto #freedom #freesouthafrica #africaunite #mayibuyeiafrika #mzansi #afriquedusud #vivasouthafrica #freeafrica #africanboy #africanportraits

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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We had the honour of visiting one of our favourite hotels in Cape Town again today - The Cape Milner 😍 #hotelgram #hotels #hotelsandresorts #capetown #capetownsouthafrica #tamboerskloof #tablemountain #capeofgoodhope #capetownholiday #southafrica #africatravel #travelgram #travelcapetown #travelsouthafrica #luxuryhotel #capetownhotel #pooldesign #swimmingpools #southafricantourism (at The Cape Milner Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce0iojwMzqK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#hotelgram #hotels #hotelsandresorts #capetown #capetownsouthafrica #tamboerskloof #tablemountain #capeofgoodhope #capetownholiday #southafrica #africatravel #travelgram #travelcapetown #travelsouthafrica #luxuryhotel #capetownhotel #pooldesign #swimmingpools #southafricantourism

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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Happy Africa Day to all of you 🌍 #africaday #africa #africatourism #africananimals #afrika #africalove #saveafrica #africatravels #celebrateafrica #elephanttrunk #elephantkiss #elephantsofinstagram #elephantlove #africanamazing #áfrica #africatravel #travelafrica #travel #seetheworld #exploreearth #explore https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_TIXpsONs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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A Happy Easter weekend and a jolly time to you and your loved ones from the Cape of Good Hope 🌅 #easterweekend #happyeaster #easter2022 #sunsetphotography #sunsetcolors #sunsetcolours #africansunset #capetownsunset #sunsetcapetown #seapoint #seapointcapetown #africansummer #redsunset #capetownsouthafrica #kapstadt #capetownliving #capetownmag #kapstadtmag #capetown #southafricaza #afriquedusud (at Cape Town, Western Cape) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcXgl4zMHli/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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A small sum up of our recent trip to Zanzibar 🏝 This time we came to the East Coast and checked out @casadelmarzanzibar and the peaceful and quiet beaches of Paje 🏄‍♂️ and Jambiani 🏖 Although the influence of high and low tide is quiet big, most hotels have a pool to cater for the time when the ocean moves away from the shore. The one at Casa a magnificent as you can see! Jambiani is ideal for kiting as well as snorkelling and diving. Views of sealife and the reefs close to the shoreline are magnificent. Where else can you snorkel for 2-5 meters into a coral reef and observe the most colourful sea creatures 🐠 🐙 🐚 technically a scuba experience without diving gear. Other than that we really enjoyed the local restaurants - especially a tiny spot called @panyoparestaurant.zanzibar with only 3 tables and chef Josh who prepares the freshest seafood with passion and attention to detail. Furthermore we recommend to rent a scooter or a car (to be extra safe in case something happens - traffic on Zanzibar can be quiet wild). Other than that we highly recommend to adapt to the local mindset of “Pole Pole” (Swahili for slow slow), which speaks for itself! Until next time sweet Zanzibar! For all of you who are keen to travel to the island and need advice/help with transfers, activities, accommodations, tips and tricks or general (and Covid related) travel advice send us a WhatsApp via 📞 +27 79 897 8042 or drop us an email at 📧 [email protected] Asante Sana (“Thank you”) 😎 #zanzibar #zanzibarbeach #zanzibarlife #zanzibarisland #zanzibarbeautiful #zanzibarholiday #jambiani #jambianibeach #paje #pajebeach #seafoodplatter #seafood #swimmingpools #turquoisewater #indianocean #indianoceanview #ísland #islandlife #islandholiday #islandholidays #holidaytips #holidaydestination #traveldestinations #traveldestinations_ig #africatravel #travelafrica #oceanphotography #snorkeling #watersports #bluelagoon (at Jambiani, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbE16ENsWNV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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It is summer in many parts of Southern Africa. The ideal time to escape winter in the Americas and a Europe ✈️ Check out this beautiful colour play from the balcony of @sweetest.guesthouses #sunsetphotography #sunsetcolors #sunsetcolours #africansunset #capetownsunset #sunsetcapetown #seapoint #seapointcapetown #africansummer #redsunset #capetownsouthafrica #kapstadt #capetownliving #capetownmag #kapstadtmag #capetown #southafricaza #afriquedusud (at Sea Point, Western Cape, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaEg-sjM3fF/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sunsetphotography #sunsetcolors #sunsetcolours #africansunset #capetownsunset #sunsetcapetown #seapoint #seapointcapetown #africansummer #redsunset #capetownsouthafrica #kapstadt #capetownliving #capetownmag #kapstadtmag #capetown #southafricaza #afriquedusud

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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Merry Christmas Everyone, This year was a blessing and a challenge alike. We want to celebrate it with some of our December highlights! 🎄🎁🎉 #merrychristmas #december2021 #africantourism #satourism #outeniquamountains #addoelephantpark #addoelephantnationalpark #elephantlove #elephantlovers #karoo #sunset #oudtshoorn #westerncapetourism #wilderness #oceanviews #mountainphoto #oceanviewhome #accommodationsa #gardenroutesouthafrica #knysnaheads #tsitsikamma #portelizabeth #gqeberha #gardenroute #spectacularviews #naturephoto #africandestinations #merrychristmas #southafricaza #mzansi https://www.instagram.com/p/CX8yfcKMcLS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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afrikalovers · 2 years

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We are finally doing Township Experiences again. So much to see, so much to learn, plenty of ways to engage with and understand more about each other. On these days we usually start in a local coffee store, plant a vegetable garden, paint a mural together, eat local food together, walk through the community where we have enticing conversations and end the day with Tshisanyama (BBQ) and a party. We organise everything from pickup to drop off. Our next trip is leaving from Cape Town on the 20th of November 2021 where we will be spending the day in Khayelitsha. DM or send a WhatsApp to +27798978042 to secure your spot! #khayelitsha #capetown #capetowntourism #enkanini #nkanini #community #capetownsouthafrica #capetown #findingfriends #engage #exchange #learnfromlocals #withlocals #township #walkabout #learning #localartist #localfood #localart #localmusic #townships #townshipexperience #artandculture #positiveimpact #respectful #understanding #ig_southafrica #kapstadtmag #kapstadt #südafrika #südafrika_erleben (at Khayelitsha) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWC-EbvsSZa/?utm_medium=tumblr

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afrikalovers · 3 years

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Our 5-Day-Hike through the Groot Winterhoek was marvellous. The hike to die Hel is best done in 2 days with a stop-over at the huts (e.g. Klipspringer Hut which is the nicest one of the batch). The cave at die Hel shows a magnificent display of Bushmen rock art and the rockpool is the biggest in the Western Cape and crowns the hike with a nice refreshment. We decided to sleep outdoors and in the cave which is also an incredible experience. This is another experience in itself. If you are keen to learn more about hikes in the Western Cape and are looking for hiking groups to join, we are well connected and would love to share this wonderful experience with you 🇿🇦❤️ #grootwinterhoek #grootwinterhoeknaturereserve #diehel #outdoor #rockpool #cave #cavedrawings #caveart #rockart #bushman #bushmandrawings #khoisan #khoisanpeople #botany #flowerphotography #wildflowers #outdoorphotography #camping #campingsouthafrica #backpackinggear #mountaintrip #inthewilderness #capetownmag #hiking #hikingsouthafrica #hike #hikingadventures #hikingculture #westerncape #capetowntourism (at Groot Winterhoek Nature Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUwKqrs6Jl/?utm_medium=tumblr

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afrikalovers · 3 years

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Happy belated Easter everyone. We hope that you all had a blessed and beautiful day with those you love. Sending positivity, light and love From the Afrika Lovers Team🐰🐣 #easter #holiday #longweekend #celebration #stayblessed #easterbunny #familytime #cute https://www.instagram.com/p/CNUR4R1sYi5/?igshid=17kmbo6j53a60

#easter #holiday #longweekend #celebration #stayblessed #easterbunny #familytime #cute

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