Cape Town: Feeding of baboons illegal anywhere in the Cape Peninsula

The Western Cape government gazetted an new regulation which is making it illegal to feed baboons in any private or public space. The previous law only made it illegal to feed baboons along roads.



Please keep that in mind when visiting the Cape Town and surroundings and please always make sure that you are not getting baboon-jacked. The baboons of the region have come under threat as urbanisation has reduced their natural habitat and brought them into conflict with humans.

2011 Travelers' Choice awards - the Top 10 hotels in Africa

Travel website TripAdvisor has recently announced the winners of its 2011 Travelers' Choice awards. This year 676 establishments were recognized in the ninth year of the competition. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winners are based on millions of real & unbiased reviews and opinions from travellers around the world. Here is the selection of the Top 10 African Hotels in the categories Luxury, Bargain & Best Service:

Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Africa

1. Steenberg Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
2. Four Rosmead, Cape Town, South Africa
3. Hunter's Country House, Harkerville, South Africa
4. Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, Soma Bay, Egypt
5. Chateau de Feuilles, Praslin Island, Seychelles
6. Les Borjs de la Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco
7. Iberotel Makadi Beach, Makadi Bay, Egypt
8. L'Hotel Anjajavy, Anjajavy, Madagascar
9. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa, Luxor, Egypt
10. Riad Kniza, Marrakech, Morocco

Top 10 Hotels for Service in Africa

1. Blackheath Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa
2. Derwent House Boutique Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
3. Riad Kniza, Marrakech, Morocco
4. Riad Noir d'Ivoire, Marrakech, Morocco
5. Riad El Mansour, Marrakech, Morocco
6. Dar Charkia, Marrakech, Morocco
7. 2Inn1 Kensington, Cape Town, South Africa
8. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse, Franschhoek, South Africa
9. Dar Silsila, Marrakech, Morocco
10. Villa Afrikana Guest Suites, Knysna, South Africa 

Top 10 Bargain Hotels in Africa

1. Riad Dar One, Marrakech, Morocco
2. 2Inn1 Kensington, Cape Town, South Africa
3. Dahab Paradise, Dahab, Egypt
4. Derwent House Boutique Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
5. Riad Laayoun, Fes, Morocco
6. Riad Assakina, Marrakech, Morocco
7. Riad Le Ksar de Fes, Fes, Morocco
8. Casa Perleta, Chefchaouen, Morocco
9. Riad Slawi, Marrakech, Morocco
10. Blackheath Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa