Add some of our best experiences to your South African bucket list.
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What does travel, adventure and safari have in common? They are all out of the ordinary activities from work or routine. Although not essential qualities, all of these can be unusual and exciting or daring.
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We travelled through much of Zimbabwe almost on a circular route in 2010. It is one of Southern Africa’s most impressive but controversial countries and our trip gave us a fleeting glance of how beautiful and interesting it is.
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Remote, rugged and untamed, Mana Pools is not the easiest safari destination to get to in Zimbabwe. Perhaps that is why it is the ultimate location for adventure addicts that love off the beaten track places.
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The golden hour in Africa. Shadows lengthened over the parched savanna landscape at Nyamandhlovu Pan. The last hour of daylight, before the sun sets over Hwange, wildlife come to quench their thirst.
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In 2021 we were privileged. We travelled more than expected throughout the second year of the pandemic even though we did not travel internationally.
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What makes the Swartberg Pass so special? After all, it is just a gravel road, generally in good condition and most sedans can easily drive on it.
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Roughly 500 years ago a nomadic tribe of the KhoiSan tribe left the area, leaving a legacy of ancient bushman art and remnants of their habitation from the Early Stone Age. Did they know what else they were leaving behind?
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A tiny village set in the heart of the forests and foothills of the Tsitsikamma mountain range but still high above the Indian Ocean is easy to miss whilst traveling on the N2 between Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth. Its name is Storms River Village.
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Everyone loves an adventure and Africa is an ideal place to get your adrenalin pumping.
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We were no strangers to Mozambique, as the Moz bug had bitten us well and truly. We have had numerous adventures and even some hairy moments.
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Five kilometres after the Lebombo border control into Mozambique we reached our overnight accommodation. Dusk had quickly turned into darkness. The gate was closed, there was no sign of life and there were no visible lights shining. We thought we had arrived at the wrong place, but the sign confirmed we were at the right place.
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South African National Parks was founded in 1926 in order to preserve and manage the indigenous fauna and flora of our country, complete with its landscapes and related cultural heritage.
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uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Where to go? What to do? Where to stay? My personal experience and guide to the Drakensberg will give you some insight.
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If I had to summarise our year of travel and adventure in three words it would be Germany, Drakensberg and Kgalagadi.
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Drakensberg in summer. Although we were in the Drakensberg six months ago during winter, we decided to return to it about two weeks ago for some unfinished business and to see it in summer. We had another milestone birthday to celebrate, just like the previous time.
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Bush Babes? Who dat? Most of you might have heard of the cute, cuddly primates that pounce around in a forest. These are a different ‘species’.
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Conquering South Africa’s highest off-road mountain pass. Would you want to drive up the infamous Sani Pass?
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Even with our vehicle packed and driving out the gate, I had no idea where we were going. I had my suspicions though.
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How do you choose what to do at Victoria Falls?
It’s not easy, because there is plenty to do, but certain factors might just play a role such as budget, time restraint or just plain stupidity to do them. A list of must-do things to choose from.
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