The “Mother City” of South Africa can, admittedly sometimes seem intimidating in some ways. But even as Johannesburg‘s streets and neighbourhoods recall a troubled, sometimes tragic past, they also stand for hope, opportunities, anticipation and a me
The word “park” for many many conjure up civilized, groomed lawns, flowerbeds, and patches of dappled woods. But in Africa, game parks are wild swaths of raw nature, preserved both for biodiversity and so that humans can experience it in comparativ
Visiting South Africa's biggest, most bustling city, there’s so much to draw you in besides the standard “sightseeing”. It’s a hotbed of urban artists, as well as hybrid architecture and history of districts such as Jeppestown, that make Johannesbur
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Its politics kerfuffles notwithstanding, for visitors South Africa renmains one of the continent's most exciting destinations. The "rainbow nation” is a remarkable mix of world-class ecotourism, wine tourism, history, beaches; and cultural and foodie
Up in South Africa's Western Cape province about 90 minutes fromCape Town, this valley's Mediterranean-like microclimate provides optimal conditions for a diverse variety of viniculture (with more than a dozen superb wineries), as well as some tremen
South Africa's second largest city (and its legislative capital), near the continent's southern tip, is cool for plenty of reasons, starting with its spectacular setting, including imposing Table Mountain. But there's also Cape Town's mix of colonia
Read more…Johannesburg is the most visited city in South Africa, yet it is not the most favored destination among travelers on holidays. This is because of the popular belief that there is not much to see in South Africa’s biggest city except plush hotels, t
Read more…Located in the Eastern Cape about 900 km (360 miles) from Johannesburg on the Umzimvubu River and a long stretch of unspoilt Atlantic coastline, Port St. John's is a town which mixes a certain amount of grit with unsurpassed natural beauty, great out
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One of my favourite places visited on my recent trip to South Africa was Grootbos Nature Reserve.
I was expecting a very rustic lodge type property with basic service and how I was wrong! Grootbos is set within a 23 hectare Milkwood forest and it is
Read more…I custom design Cultural/Heritage tours combined with the natural beauty, arts/crafts in the Eastern Cape and Venda regions of South Africa.
These are all custom designed, privately guided for both groups and FIT.
The Eastern Cape is where Nelson
Read more…Ready for a real experience? On a rugged stretch of the Eastern Cape, with some 5,000 inhabitants, Port St. Johnsis far from a 'designer' destination, but rather a gritty third-world town with a fascinating medley of characters, unsurpassed natural b
Never have I traveled to a place so unprepared.
I barely touched any guidebooks. Nor did I look up information online. Few of my friends had ever been to South Africa, and none that I knew of had been to Botswana. I'd been traveling long enough to no
Read more…It's time to plan that South African vacation:
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Read more…Not only are they down, but according to eTurboNews, they're about 50% of some estimates. Obviously, this will hurt all sorts of people. Most of you know the country well--some of you live there--so please chime in: To what extent might this disappoi
Read more…How do we find a reliable air consolidator selling tickets to Johannesburg for early September. One that sells to consumers. EA
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