Thursday, September 13, 2012

Cure for Malaria?

Good news regarding the treatment of Malaria but we will need to wait a few years.


Researchers at the University of Cape Town have announced that they have made a huge breakthrough in research for a cure for malaria. They discovered a compound that has the potential to cure malaria in a single dose.
An effective treatment for malaria would have the potential to considerably boost tourism to the continent as the fear of contracting the disease remains a major deterrent to many tourists. This will be good for tourism to Africa.

So far, the drug has had a 100% success rate on animals. The next step in the research is to prepare the compound for human trials.
In addition to treating the disease, the compound might be able to block transmission of the parasite from person to person and could potentially lead to the eradication of the malaria altogether.

If the compound is successful, it is expected to be available on the market by 2020.

Dorine Reinstein- Tourism Update

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Tours of South Africa- Exceeding Your Expectations Every Time


When planning your next holiday, why not choose to go on safari in South Africa? Here at Go Safari, we are well known by tourists and locals alike for being the company that offers some of the finest and most adventurous tours for South Africa and holiday packages to the best national parks in the country. We are a company that organises Safari adventures from the bookings of private game lodges to the organising of your itinerary (according to your specifications). We do everything in our power to make sure that your tours for South Africa meet-and exceed- all expectations EVERY TIME. Here are a few examples of some of the exciting tours for South Africa that we can organise for you:

Madikwe Game Reserve: 3rd largest game reserve in South Africa, bordering on Botswana, is only 3.5 hours drive from Johannesburg. Regarded one of the finest conservation areas in Africa, offering the Big Five and all the plains antelope, is also Malaria free. One of the leading tours for South Africa options.
Pilanesberg  National Park: 4th largest game reserve in South Africa and only 2 hours rive from Johannesburg. This is an ideal reserve for a short 2 or 3 day safari. Home of the big five and also Malaria Free.
The Kruger Park: The largest game reserve in SA. With its unique & unmatched biodiversity, 147 species of mammal, 492 of birds and 118 of reptiles, along with 628 types of trees, shrubs and grasses as well as thousands of insects, The Kruger Park is in a league of its own. No other national park in the world can offer this.
When it comes to tours for South Africa, we at Go Safari are the experts. We can make your visit to South Africa one to remember!

Stay in Private Lodges in Kruger
If peace and quiet is what you are after, then there are no better places to stay than the stunning lodges in Kruger. Private game lodges in Kruger are nestled in pure nature and surrounded by the animals. As you sleep you will be able to hear the roar of the lion and the pitter patter of the impala. Staying in private game lodges in Kruger will transform your holiday into something more amazing than you could ever imagine! Good food, 5 star accommodation, great game viewing and a stunning location make the private game lodges in the Kruger Park a safari to remember and a must visit on any visit to South Africa.
Courtesy www.daysafaris.co.za