Hi guys, today I taught, I should post this beautiful pics, on one of the Okavango Delta’s most beautiful and oldest gems, Gunns Camp.

Info on Gunn’s Camp:

Gunn’s Camp is in a private concession, overlooking the well-known Chief’s Island, and adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve.

The camp is one of the few remaining vintage safari camps in the Delta. It is set under ebony trees and palms, and offers comfort, but still allows you to feel close to nature.

The Pictures:

Hi guys.I hope you are all good and well.I thought that I should write this post to inform you about this great special, for those of you that are coming down to Cape Town soon.It’s at 221 Waterfront, located in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Details:

Experience a thrilling sunset cruise of the beautiful Table Bay Harbour sipping sparkling wine, after which you will be taken to the exclusive address at water’s edge, 221 Waterfront.

Enjoy incredible views of Table Mountain whilst enjoying the dishes of executive chef Katerina Alexandris.

Dishes:

1.) prawns wrapped in kataifi pastry, deep-fried and moistened with a southern Cajun butter sauce.

2.) Linefish grilled with Cajun spice, finished with sour cream and pepper jelly.

Or for Dessert:

Enjoy a decadent chocolate brownie mantled with a rich warm chocolate sauce and served with ice-cream as the perfect end to a world-class meal.

* An extensive cocktail menu and wine cellar are available

Prices:

The Sunset cruise are, R370 per person, including a 1.5 hour cruise, 2 glasses of sparkling wine and a three-course dinner

The Lunch cruise are, R210 per person, including a 1 hour cruise, and a two-course lunch

Remember to quote “Cruise and dinner” package when making your reservation.

Complimentary:

For the months of July and August, receive a complimentary glass of sherry or port with your meal, and a 2-3 hour Waterfront parking voucher.

For Bookings:

Call 021 418 3633 or email info@221waterfront.co.za to make your booking – don’t forget to quote “July / August winter special”.

Hi Folks

I recently got these pictures of the floods in Chobe and Northern Botswana.I thought it would be a great idea to post these pictures here, to give you an idea of the scope of the floods.Feel free to comment or send an email to: david@island-safari.com

Hi folks

I just thought that it would be a good idea to post this specific event happening from July 3 – 12, 2009.I am posting this so far in advance, to let you know of it’s magnitude and for those who like to plan in advance.It is the Knysna Oyster festival hosted in conjunction with Pick and Pay.

Remember to check our Knysna Accommodation section, on our Cape Town Tours website, if you are interested in booking accommodation when coming down for this event.

You can visit the official website here: http://www.oysterfestival.co.za/

Festival Information:

More than 100 activities, ranging from cycling, running, bowling, soccer, wine and whisky tastings and gala evenings will take place in the Garden Route town.

The festival will also present a variety of oyster-related events including the annual oyster-shucking (opening) competition, the oyster eating competition and the Pick ’n Pay Oyster & Wine Mardi Gras – an evening of oysters and wine tasting.

The children’s programme will include youth theatre, puppet shows, creative art workshops and a cooking course.

So guys I hope you could all make this sepctacular event, and maybe send us some feedback, on how you experienced the festival to: david@island-safari.com

Have A Nice Day

The Island Safari Team

Hi Folks

We have recently added a Cape Town Videos section to the Cape Town Tours website.We hope these videos will visually give you an idea of a future tour or trip to Cape Town.

Here is the link:

Cape Town Videos

Please feel free to comment.

Thanks

The Island Safari Team

Hi Folks

As promised, we are back again today with another recipe.Today we have a recipe consisting of a fruit ingredient that is popular across the world and gives lot’s of energy as well.I am talking about the banana.So we hope you enjoy this recipe and please don’t hesitate to comment.

The recipe:

Moist Banana Loaf

Ingredients:

125g Butter
1tsp Vanilla essence
1/2 cup Castor sugar
2 Eggs
1 1/2cup Banana, mashed
1 1/2cup Self-raising flour
1tsp Bicarbonate of soda
1tbs Milk

Instructions:

Grease 14cmx21cm loaf pan, cover base with baking paper.

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl of an electric mixer, beat on low until Ingredients are combined.

Then beat on medium until mixture changes colours.

Spread mixture into prepared pan.

Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour.

Cool on a wire rack.

The Result:

Have a nice day.

The Island Safari Team

Hi Folks

We are back again for another post.This post addresses, the new extended security checks at South African airline Mango and also the terminals at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, that will now be multi-use for both international and domestic flights.

I hope this post will assist you in your future travels.

Mango Airlines Security Checks

From April 1, South African Airline, Mango, will introduce further security checks in an attempt to combat credit card and sales fraud. Passengers travelling on Mango who have paid by credit card must present the transactional card on request. Therefore, if you are paying for a ticket on behalf of someone else, you will have to pay directly into the airlines account, or pay cash at an Airport.

OR Tambo International Airtport Multi-use Terminals

From April 1, terminals at OR Tambo International Airport will be multi-use and will process both international and domestic flights.

The two terminals will in future be known as Terminal A and B. Terminal A will extend from the Central Terminal Building (CTB) atrium to the north (previously the international terminal) and Terminal B will extend south (previously the domestic terminal).

The existing international departures hall will continue to be used for international flights only, while the CTB departures facility will be used by both international and domestic airlines.

Counters will have a three-digit number prefaced by A or B. The existing counters in Terminal B will be renumbered in preparation for the opening of the new facility.

Just a quick reminder, please check back tomorrow to this blog, for another one of our recipe posts.

Thank You

The Island Safari Team

Hi Folks

We recently added “KNP TV” to our Kruger National Park website. We wanted to let people view selected videos of Kruger National Park in one place. Some footage is also available in HD.

NB. If interested in Accommodation in the Kruger Park or experience a South African Safari. Visit our Kruger National Park website.

Click on the below link:

Kruger National Park Videos

I hope you all can benefit from this.

Comments are most welcome.

Thanks

The Island Safari Team.

Hi Folks,

As promised I am back again today, to post another one of our classic recipes for you to try and enjoy.Please give us some feedback, by leaving a comment, thanks.

The Recipe:

Fresh Coconut Milk Pana Cotta with a Strawberry Sorbet Cone

1.)Making the Coconut Milk Pana Cotta

Ingredients Needed:

Pana Cotta
2 leaves gelatine
600ml fresh coconut milk
100g sugar

Instructions:

Bring coconut milk and sugar to simmering
point.

Melt gelatine over low heat and add to mixture.

Fill large moulds with the mixture 5mm from the top. Let set in fridge.

Makes 4.

The Result:

2.)Making the Strawberry Sorbet

Ingredients Needed:

Strawberry Sorbet
250ml strawberry juice
250g fresh strawberries
150g sugar
zest and juice of 1 lime

Instructions:

Let strawberries and sugar stand in fridge overnight.

Blend in food processor.

Heat the strawberry juice, lemon juice and zest.

Mix the warm juice and pureed strawberries and chill.

Churn in an ice cream maker till frozen and place in a container in the freezer.

The Result:

And Scoop into a cone like this one:

So guys, I hope you enjoy this recipe and check back soon for another recipe.

Have a nice day.

The Island Safari Team.

Hi Guys

Welcome to another Island Safari blog update.

Just a reminder, check back to this blog  on Monday, when we will post our next recipe.It will be worth it, as always.

Read and be informed.

The Zambezi River

The Zambezi River is reaching its annual high levels, which means that the White Water Rafting season is at and for the next few months. The Zambezi is known to have the best 1 day White Water Rafting in the world, but the seasonal high water levels make even this River too much to handle.

Gorongosa National Park

Following the relocation of six elephants in September 2008, Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique has received five hippos from iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa. The five hippos represent the first shipment of 30 hippos that iSimangaliso Wetland Park offered to Gorongosa National Park. Hippo relocation is part of the Gorongosa National Park project’s goal to restore the Gorongosa ecosystem. They keep grasses short and palatable for other herbivores that cannot feed on long grass. Additionally, introducing more hippos with different characters will improve the genetic pool of future generations.

Bristis Airways – Special Bag Charge

Effective April 1, British Airways will introduce a Special Bag Charge (SBC) for certain items of checked baggage, which, according to the carrier, will help to cover the additional cost of handling these items. In addition, BA will introduce consistent maximum dimensions for a standard checked bag of 90cm X 75cm X 43cm. Other key changes will include the introduction of a 25 handling fee for oversized bags between 90cm X 75cm X 43cm and 240cm X 65cm X 75cm and a 25 handling fee for all firearms.

Have a nice day.

The Island Safari Team