Room 65, Ashanti Lodge

First views

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September 27th 2006
Waking up for the morning tour was managed with difficulty...last nite we found 'Mama Africa' on Long Street , Cape Town. Mama Africa- a buzzing bar with delicious food (...I avoided the crocodile and ostrich) cheap drink and a top African band...the Africans put us to shame on the dance floor! The volunteers on the scheme are from all over the world and all so different but all looking out for ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more