Driving through the Northern Cape is an incredible experience full of surprises. A road trip through this part of South Africa is an off the beaten track adventure compared to the popular Garden Route for example. The unique landscape of Kalahari, the diverse wildlife of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and […]
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park located in the southern Kalahari desert straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana. The red sand dunes, sparse vegetation, and dry riverbeds of the Nossob and Auob Rivers are teeming with wildlife. The desolate landscape is an excellent place to see predators, particularly the big cats; lions, leopards, […]
The beautiful seaside town Hermanus is situated in Walker Bay on the South Coast of the Western Cape about 90 mins drive from Cape Town. Several different whale species can be seen in the area, but viewing Southern Right whales from Hermanus is world-renowned. Walker Bay is a large bay […]
Capetonians like residents of any other big city in the world sometimes want to escape from busy city life, to find a quite place in the mountains or by the sea to recharge their batteries, to get new ideas and inspiration. Luckily there are many great places suitable for weekend getaways around […]
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town and want to get the most out of staying here this city itinerary is what you need. It’s written by locals for tourists. The suggested Cape Town itinerary contains the best recommendations, itineraries suitable for every traveler, insider tips like places to […]
Cape Town is an incredible city with many great activities and amazing attractions. Regardless if you come here for the first time or you’re a frequent visitor sometimes it’s difficult to choose between hundreds of things to do here. We’ve put together this list of things to do in Cape […]
There are many attractions and places of interest in and around Cape Town that are worth visiting. Even if you live here it’s difficult to visit all of them. Like any other city, Cape Town has some definite highlights that can’t be skipped. In this post, we selected the top […]
Tasting wine around the spectacular wine farms of Stellenbosch is an unforgettable experience not to miss when visiting the Cape Winelands. Beautiful farms, top quality wines and affordable prices make the Stellenbosch wineries a dream wine tasting destination. In this article I look at how to go wine tasting around […]
Franschhoek (French Corner in Afrikaans) is a lovely town located in the picturesque valley at the foot of the mountains, 75 km from Cape Town. It’s one of the oldest towns in South Africa. Its history goes back to 1688 when French Huguenot refugees started settling down in the valley […]