Travelogues South Africa

After nearly 12 hours of flight, we landed in Cape Town this morning and were kindly picked up by our dear friend Stefan, where we will be staying for the first 5 days. We then...

Today is a wonderful sunny day and we decide to hike the Robberg Island Trail. In just under 5 hours, we walk along adventurous rocky paths along the coastal route - constantly...

The last day in Kruger Park is over. Unfortunately, we were not lucky enough to capture all 5. We missed the rhinoceros in the end. However, we had many other unforgettable...

Nach einer erholsamen Nacht haben wir unseren Mietwagen in Empfang genommen. Nach 6 Stunden Fahrt auf der falschen Seite und über teilweise noch recht rudimentäre Straßen sind...

With a group of other exchange students, we went to Cape Town again today.

So, this afternoon we reached our first stop Cape Town. Apart from a long walk in the neighborhoods of Green Point and Beach Point, we haven't done much yet, but as a first...

Since I couldn't work today either, I went for a hike with Sarah and Rouven again. This time it was a part of the Otter Trail that led to a waterfall. This hike was also very...

Alright, let's get started! The suitcase is packed and almost bursting at the seams (I think I'll have to buy a big bag for carry-on luggage for the return journey). I was very...

The pictures of rhinos that I have shown here so far depict these fascinating animals without their horns. They have been medically removed for protection against poaching. The...

To have something to do in rainy weather, we went to Monkeyland today. There home for monkeys that are no longer welcome elsewhere, such as zoos or private households. The...

Today started with a balanced breakfast. Then we continued our journey and set off from Sabie along the Panorama Route. This is a car route that offers several viewpoints along...

After a 27-hour journey, we arrived in Johannesburg yesterday afternoon, completely exhausted. We had read and heard a lot about the city beforehand, the crime rate here is...

Breakfast at Stone Kitchen on a sunny table outside. Then we put on our trekking shoes again and set off on a great hike on partly MTB trails in eucalyptus forests, quite hot at...

September 23, 2023 In the morning several rainbows greeted us on our drive to the Cape of Good Hope, if that isn't a good sign. It was very stormy, but only lightly drizzling...

Today we had to pack our suitcases at Cape Diem Lodge in Cape Town. After 5 days it wasn't too difficult for us, especially since we also said goodbye to Studers yesterday (who...

We will spend the next 6 days in Cape Town. On the first day, we will climb Table Mountain. I will hike the Indian Window Route (with a guide) and Oliver will take the cable car...

Der Tag begann mit einem 10(!)h Schläfchen. Doch alles ein bißchen anstrengend?🤭 Dadurch haben wir eine gebuchte Tour verpasst...hups. Dann war es sehr stürmisch und...

We actually wanted to walk relaxed to an observation point (The Point) for seals and whales. It turned out to be the hardest hike of our lives, including drinking rainwater to...

Today we went very relaxed to watch animals again at Monkey Land. Very funny, not a classic zoo, but rather a rescue center. Afterwards, Kathi briefly considered whether to jump...

After a super interesting detour to an animal rescue center, we headed to the Kruger National Park for the first safari. This is not for the impatient, but after 2 hours without...

Today we went to visit the penguins and went to Boulders Beach. We packed our beach towels and swimwear and found a cozy spot on the beach. We even swam in the Atlantic Ocean...

We are back after a longer absence. We spent 2 days without WiFi in the desert in Oudtshoorn. We visited Dario and Carmen again after 2 years and it was simply amazing. Upon...

This weekend I had a visit from a colleague who is currently doing a two-month course in Johannesburg. From Friday afternoon until Saturday evening, we did some nice things...

Off to Hermanus.... Our friends Stefan and Ilona were so kind and drove us to Hermanus today, our 2nd stop in South Africa. This was of course doubly pleasant, because firstly...

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU! After celebrating the new year with our friends at the oldest winery in the Cape region, '1692 Spier', we relaxed today with 'Braai' (South African...

Continuing through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park heading south to St. Lucia where we will make a two-day stopover at the beautiful Afrique Lodge by the sea, finally doing...

Today I explored the city on foot and walked from my hostel in Gardens to the Waterfront. The city is very empty on a Sunday, except for the touristy Waterfront, where there was...

Today was the last time we went to the beach with the children. Right at the beginning, one of them kicked the football about 3 meters into the water. They called me and asked...

The weather was great again today! After breakfast, I spent some time in the garden trying to get a tan. It still doesn't look like I've been in Africa for almost a month :'D....

Today it was very stormy again! I decided to take a walk on the beach to see the stormy sea. But I didn't want to walk on the tourist beach, but on the adjacent beach, which is...