Exploring everything Africa’s southernmost country has to offer. From safaris, to wine tasting… from beautiful beaches to the sophisticated, modern city of Cape Town. A 16-day adventure experiencing the country’s highlights!
South Africa’s political history has been complicated to say the least, but the one constant has been the black South African struggle to equalize rights and opportunity with the white European settlers. And while this now democratic nation has come a long way in bringing racial groups together, there is still severe economic imbalance and …
The Garden route, boasting some of the most inspiring scenery in South Africa, was any easy addition to our itinerary. With more than 200 kilometers of dense forests, lakes and lagoons, pristine beaches, steep cliffs jutting into the sea and intriguing wildlife, this region offers plenty of fascinating activities and opportunities to connect with nature. …
If you’re looking for some scenic eye candy while wine tasting and vineyard hopping, I’d find it hard to believe there’s a better destination in the world than the Cape Winelands. Just forty-five minutes northeast of Cape Town, the historic Winelands are not only known for their stunning landscape of majestic mountain peaks and vineyard …
With so many incredible experiences to look forward to during a trip to South Africa, it’s hard to narrow down one that’s most anticipated. But a visit to Boulders Beach to hang with the African penguins was definitely high on my list, so I was extremely excited for our day trip around the Cape Peninsula. …
Cape Town, this unique city sitting at the bottom tip of Africa, has always intrigued me. As our plane was coming in to land, I was peering out my window waiting for my first glimpse of Table Mountain, the dramatic flat topped landmark that defines this city, making it one of the most iconic in …
“Nants ingonyama!”… I have the “Circle of Life” from the Lion King stuck on repeat in my head and I feel like I’m five years old again on Christmas morning, giddy with excitement. We just arrived at MalaMala Camp, one of the private game reserves in Sabi Sands, where we’ll be for the next two …
Eeeee… I finally made it to Africa!! My sixth continent and the one that intrigues me the most. My parents are traveling with me as we explore South Africa’s highlights over the next sixteen days. We started our adventure in the Mpumalanga province located in the northeastern corner of the country. Mpumalanga, meaning “where the …