Category Archives: South Africa

Garden route N2, Swellendam’s Bukkenburg Cottage

Posted on May 1, 2019 by familyinafrica

In the beautiful town of Swellendam which is on the N2 highway (a short 1.5 hour ride outside of Cape Town) lies a lovely guest house called the Bukkenburg cottage. We had the unique opportunity to stay over at the … Continue reading →

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Swartberg Mountain Pass, Oudtshoorn (Kobus se Gat) to Prince Albert (Lazy Lizard)

Posted on April 23, 2019 by familyinafrica

A great overland adventure out from Oudtshoorn to Prince Albert. Continue reading →

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Khutse Game Reserve, Botswana

Posted on September 15, 2018 by familyinafrica

Another example of a cracking game reserve with exceptional sites to see and the variation of game and bird viewing is out of this world. Located not too far from Gabarone this reserve which is located on the Tropic of … Continue reading →

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Cape Town, one of the most beautiful city’s in the World

Posted on September 11, 2018 by familyinafrica

What makes this city so special is that you while in the bowl area are 10 mins from beautiful beaches and 10 mins from beautiful mountain ranges that includes Table mountain, Lions head, Signal hill, Devils peak and more. You … Continue reading →

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Mabusewetua, Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana

Posted on September 11, 2018 by familyinafrica

A stunning desert 4X4 sand loop route from Mata Mata South Africa to Mabusewetua salt pans that allows you never to have to drive on the same path. What a place to visit. The dunes are marked with lion and … Continue reading →

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Game Park

Posted on September 10, 2018 by familyinafrica

A completely different experience where Safari is involved. From beautiful carved dirt roads to driving over sand dunes with 4X4 and tires deflated to 1.2bar. Theres an extensive assortment of birdlife and well as mammals which makes for great sightings … Continue reading →

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Augrabies Water Falls

Posted on September 10, 2018 by familyinafrica

Some absolutely spectacular water falls close to the entrance to the Kalahari National Park in the Northern Cape of South Africa.

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Queestown, Eastern Cape

Posted on September 10, 2018 by familyinafrica

You may have thought there not really view points in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape province on the way to East London and the other beach sites in the area, but you will be surprised because on the outskirts of … Continue reading →

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Lionshead walk up in Cape Town

Posted on September 10, 2018 by familyinafrica

Well, this is surely one of the most popular climbs in the city bowel of Cape Town.  Day or Night and chain ladder or walk only, the views are spectacular on good days and the walk is child friendly. Supervision … Continue reading →

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Tau Lodge, Madikwe GameLodge

Posted on September 10, 2018 by familyinafrica

Tau lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve is a great bush Safari experience with a great African lodge comfortable facilities, air conditioned rooms, excellent pools (plural), lovely lapa and an amazing bar and restaurant. The evening drinks in the terrace and … Continue reading →

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