MALARIA

Visitors to Kruger National Park and adjoining areas, to the northern parts of KwaZulu are advised these areas fall within the malaria zone. Recent surveys for the Kruger Park have suggested that the chance of an average visitor getting malaria is roughly 1 in 24,000. Most cases occur in the wet season, February to May being the peak risk period. No malaria is found in other areas of South Africa.

The Kruger Park
It is the oldest game reserve in the world.

VOLUNTERR WORK

Do you want to walk through the African bush with wild lions, or help a child through the hardship of aids? Do something really useful for Africa.. and yourself!!!
Projects are from 4 to 12 weeks and can be extended for longer.

EXAMPLE - Private Game Farm Greater Kruger National park area.
With no substantial fences between Kruger National Park and the Balule Nature Reserve this project is located in real “BIG 5” country. Volunteers can do a course in Management of a Game Farm and Nature reserve plus a Game Ranger course. This project offers volunteers the chance to live in an unrivalled open ecological system.

www.work travel company

WHISKEY FESTIVAL 2005

Cape Town 26th - 28th October
Whisky Live is the whisky tasting event of the year, taking place from London to Tokyo, Paris to Glasgow.

The unique opportunity to sample the greatest whiskies in the world, whilst mingling with the producers and distillers, marketers and visitor centre staff, all under one roof.
Cape Town
The oldest city in South Africa, founded by the Dutch in 1652, is also the most beautiful city in the country.

www.whiskylivefestival.co.za

NATIONAL ANTHEM

'Die Stem van Suid-Afrika' - 'The Call of South Africa'
The search started in 1910 for a National Anthem.
It was a poem written by Cornelis Jacob Langenhhoven in May 1918. It was not till May 1957 that the Prime Minister announced the government had accepted 'Die Stem' as the official National Anthem. The English version was adopted in April 1994.

'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika'
A hymn by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga in 1897, sung for the first time in 1899. The ANC adopted it as its National Anthem in 1925.

On May 1995 the Anthems were merged into one version, comprising of five languages.

TIFFINDELL - SKI RESORT

The snowy winter world of Tiffindell Ski Resort, in the Southern Drakensberg, the highest mountain peak in the Cape (3001m), Ben McDhui.

Started in 1994, it accommods 170 guests, from budget to luxury as well as catering a further 200 day visitors. Snowmaking guarantees snow for over 100 days from May to September. The slopes cater for about 370 skiers per day.

Summer offers a tranquil retreat, includes grass skiing, walks and hikes to mountain peaks and secluded waterfalls, fly fishing, stargazing, alpine flowers and birding, 4x4 and horse trails, orienteering and more.
Investing in plots of land or luxury chalets, available for syndicates, whole ownership, and timeshare.

www.snow.co.za
snowboard championships 20-24 July