It is obvious that we both love South Africa. We have travelled South Africa extensively, discovered the many small towns, visited all the major and smaller national parks and nature reserves and we can say that there are not many places we have not visited in South Africa.
We love the outdoors, camping and discovering the deserted bush. However, we also love to indulge ourselves once in a while to some glamping and luxury stays.
With our posts we try to cover all that South Africa has to offer, for everyone, on and off the beaten track. You can read through our posts or send us a message and we can help you plan the trip of a lifetime.
It is easy to travel around South Africa. And if you are still wondering wheater it is safe to travel or not, read here about safety in South Africa.
Fast facts about South Africa
Population: +/- 55 million
Land Surface: +/- 1.22 million km2
Capital City : 3 Capital Cities – Pretoria (Executive) – Bloemfontein (Judicial) – Cape Town (Legislative)
Largest City: Johannesburg
Language: 11 Official Languages: English – Afrikaans – Zulu – Xhosa – Northern Sotho – Southern Ndebele – Southern Sotho – Swazi – Tsonga – Tswana – Venda
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) – check current exchange rate
Time Zone: UCT +2
Drives On: Left hand side
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Discover the unique Cape Peninsula in South Africa
A tour of the Cape Peninsula is a must do when visiting Cape Town in South Africa. It makes a perfect day tour out of Cape Town around one of the most scenic areas of the country. The Cape Peninsula, with the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point is a rocky...
Mobile Internet – Online in South Africa
It might seem like a contradiction in terms to see the words 'internet' and 'Africa' in the same sentence, much like 'government' and 'intelligence'. While the concept of government intelligence is highly debatable the world over, you can get online with a mobile...
Lessons I learnt while travelling South Africa
Travelling has taught me many life lessons and has enriched my life in many ways. At the same time travelling has also taught me a lot about the countries I’ve visited over the years. I’ve become familiar with cultures and habits, history and sightings, food and...
Stargazing in Sutherland South Africa
Stargazing in Sutherland South Africa Stargazing is slowly becoming a very popular outdoor activity. Whether you are alone, with a group of friends or as a great family activity, there is always something to see in the mysterious night sky. Constellations as Orion or...
How Karoo lamb gets its unique flavour
The Karoo is a semi-desert area in South Africa, located in the central and western part of the country. The Karoo encompasses nearly 40% of South Africa, comparable to the size of Germany. It is a very dry area with an annual rainfall between 50 - 250 mm. The name...
9 Reasons to visit Addo Elephant Park in South Africa
Addo Elephant Park Being the largest land mammal on this planet, the African Elephant has always had a huge attraction for people going on a safari in Africa. Addo Elephant Park in South Africa is home to many of these amazing giants which can be seen in abundance...
Sani Pass self drive – Road to the sky
Sani Pass So you want to take a self drive trip around Africa, but you have little idea as to what is the best or most suitable vehicle for the job. Perhaps you want to be able to drive some of the most famous routes such as the Sani Pass in The Drakensberg Mountains....
9 Reasons to visit Durban – A warm place to be
Durban is a buzzing coastal metropolis, located on the shores of the indian ocean in South Africa. There are many reasons to visit Durban. With an extensive coastline of golden beaches, a year round subtropical climate and a multicultural vibe, Durban is one of those...
Marakele National Park – A hidden gem off the beaten track
Enjoy the view from the top in Marakele NP A scenery of dramatic mountains, deep valleys, grassy hilltops and thick bush vegetation makes Marakele National Park in South Africa a spectacular area to visit for a few days. The park is home to the famous Big 5 animals...
Kruger National Park – Scenes from the north
This is a vlog of scenes captured on a self drive road trip to the north of Kruger National Park, South Africa in May of 2015. You may have more chance of seeing The Big 5 in the Southern region of the park, but if that is the sole reason for visiting the park, you...
Kruger National Park – 6 Breathtaking Highlights from the north
Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves as well as one of the best game viewing areas in Africa. Renowned for its diversity in wildlife and for its conservation efforts, Kruger National Park is a top tourist destination in South Africa. The park is...
Boma In The Bush – A perfect stop over
Only 300km from Johannesburg and just 8km north of Polokwane out in the open grassland right on the N1 highway is 'Boma In The Bush'. It is a perfect stop over when on your way to the northern areas of South Africa as well as Zimbabwe and Botswana. Camp Site...
Ultimate mountain drives around Cape Town
Mountain drives around Cape Town The Cape Town region is surrounded with coastal plains, stunning valleys and rugged mountain ranges. By driving over the mountain passes, one can enjoy the true beauty of the spectacular landscape of this region. There are quite a few...
6 reasons to visit Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa
Oudtshoorn, South Africa The Garden Route is one of those areas in South Africa which you cannot stop exploring as the region has so much to offer. Oudtshoorn is one of the most visited tourist places along the Garden Route. This quaint town of 60 000 inhabitants is...
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