Tourism Newsletter - October 2011

NEXT JAMES BOND MOVIE TO BE SHOT IN SOUTH AFRICA
At least half of the planned new James Bond 007 movie is due to be shot in South Africa. The movie was initially scheduled to be filmed in India, but government red tape has apparently resulted in the production being moved to South Africa. The as-yet-untitled 23rd Bond film will be the first action project for award winning director Sam Mendes, and is set for release in November 2012.

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KIRSTENBOSCH ONE OF THE BEST PICNIC SITES IN THE WORLD SAYS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Something those who live in or love Cape Town already know has now been made official by none other than National Geographic which named South Africa's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden as one of the world's best picnic spots. Kirstenbosch, which was established in 1913 to conserve and showcase the diverse flora of southern Africa, is widely celebrated as one of the great botanic gardens of the world.

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SA HOLIDAY COSTS DROP IN UK REPORT
South Africa has been ranked the 6th most cost-effective long-haul destination for British travellers, according to Post Office Travel Money's 2011 Long Haul Holiday Report. The report compares the cost of a basket of 10 items, including a bottle of beer, a cup of coffee and a three-course meal for two with wine, across 28 destinations. The total cost for the basket of goods in SA was just under 65€. South Africa fared particularly well in its pricing of the three-course meal, ranking in 3rd place.

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EXPERIENCE #3: BIKING IN WILDERNESS
Mountain Biking is a very popular sport in South Africa. There are worthwhile trails all over the country that will challenge even the most seasoned of riders and many leisurely trips through spectacular scenery. If you want to know the ideal locations for mountain biking in South Africa and the contacts of operators who organize cycling tours and safaris, please feel free to contact us.

BEWARE OF THE WILD ANIMALS!
Over 10 million people have already watched this video posted on You Tube last week. Mountain Biker, Evan van der Spuy of team Jeep South Africa got taken out by a red hartebeest at the Time Freight Express MTB race at Albert Falls Dam. Check out this crazy footage which was taken by team mate Travis Walker on his camera.

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Newsletter by the Tourism Section of the South African Embassy in Portugal