Nina Challis
Contributor
For the past nine years I have lived in Cape Town, and travelled much of the African continent freelancing for local and international publications. I have been a regular contributor to a local newspaper, and have two businesses both in the photojournalism and tourism fields. Africa is a vast continent though so I have a very long list of places to still explore!
Latest Articles
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Hitchhiking in Africa
Africa is probably the safest continent for hitchhiking – South Africa excluded. Everyone does it, as public transport hardly exists. However drivers do expect payment.
Jul 25, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi is home to the largest flocks of cichlid fish in Africa, popular amongst aquarium owners. It is also a haven for travel weary backpackers.
Jul 16, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Morocco Marrakesh Market
The market and souks of Marrakesh are arguably the most exciting, enticing and colourful markets in Africa.
Jun 18, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Tsitsikamma National Park
Possibly the best way to experience an indigenous forest is to go on a canopy tour, and get a bird's eye view of forest life.
Jun 9, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch is Cape Town's world renowned National Botanical Gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain.
May 21, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Pyramids of Giza
Galloping across the Arabian Desert on a white Arabian stead with the Pyramids and Cairo in the distance, should be on everyone’s ‘list of things to do before you die.'
May 13, 2006
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Gorillas - Central Africa
Finding gorillas in the dense jungles of Central Africa.
May 8, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Gabon's Jungle
To explore a true African jungle or rain forest is a Jungle Book experience - gorillas or not!
Apr 30, 2006
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Cape Town's Townships
Although poor, townships have a lively community lifestyle that should be experienced and enjoyed when visiting South Africa.
Apr 22, 2006
- Nina Challis
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Cape Town's Mountain
Table Mountain has become a world famous landmark. It is also one of South Africa's and Cape Town's top tourist destinations. But for Capetonians, Table Mountain is more
Apr 12, 2006
- Nina Challis
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