Travelogues South Africa

After the longest tour through the scorching hot desert, we returned to the sea, to another wonderful accommodation. After a few drinks in 'Ficks Pool', we actually saw our...

Before sunrise, we went deep into the steppe, where after some waiting and spying, Timons actually came out 😍 Actually pretty nasty animals 😅 After that, we went to an ostrich...

Although all flights were delayed, they were all quite pleasant. With the private jet, we went deep into the bush on a dirt road...crazy. And then with the jeep in left-hand...

After the bush, we drove back to Port Elizabeth. We were a little excited because we didn't know exactly how an inland flight works here. But everything was super relaxed. After...

After breakfast.... we sleep really long here 😉, we took a taxi to the city center, where we just wandered around in the beautiful little shops and art galleries in fantastic...

Today was a cozy day of laziness with a walk to the mini market, of course along the stunning coast that never gets old, a little afternoon nap, and then dinner at the 'Walker...

Today we celebrated the birthday of our host Stefan with a visit to the spectacular winery 'Delaire Graff', where we did a small wine tasting. Guys, I have visited many wineries...

We have been in Plettenberg for three days now in a beautiful lodge. Time for excursions... today we start in the Tsitsikamma National Park. Once again, we are hindered by...

After a not-so-good night for Peter and him throwing up twice, we cancelled all planned activities for today

After our stay in Komatipoort (from Thursday to Friday) we drove towards Swaziland (now called 'Eswatini'). After an unusual procedure at the border crossing, where we had to...

elephant food

Today I slept in very late and nursed my little cat back to health. After that, I went to the beach because Steph and Paul were out. It was very hot at the beach today, so you...

A few kilometers away from Boulders Beach, we took a boat trip to see the seals. A small island full of the animals. The landscapes...

January 8, 2018: A 12-hour night flight to Cape Town serves us sun and the associated good mood as well as a holiday feeling for breakfast. All kids (Le 7 months, Ma 4 and Fa 7...

Our last day in Salt Rock is coming to an end. We had two wonderfully sunny days on the Indian Ocean. Yesterday we had a pool beach day where we read a lot, sunbathed, and I...

Nach 15 ereignisreichen Tagen heißt es dann Abschied nehmen. Auf dem Weg zum Flughafen baten wir unseren Uber-Fahrer noch einen Abstecher nach Bo-Kaap zu machen. Dieser Ortsteil...

Ok now it's going to be slow 😀 Our last stop at a warm 25 degrees is in one of the wine regions of SA Franschoek. Here, there are only three things to do: drink wine, talk...

On the way from Wilderness to Addo, Marc and Justin decided to take a quick jump from the bridge. After all, it is only the highest bridge jump in the world at 216 meters......

From Wilderness we then went to Addo Elephant Park. Just after we checked in and drove to our accommodation (Nyathy Camp), there was a lion enjoying itself just 2m away from the...

It's time - our last evening in Cape Town, tomorrow we're heading back home. Our final impressions, we're a bit tired of taking photos by now ...

After three super beautiful excursion days in John's lodge in Plettenberg, our journey continues on the garden route via Knysna to Wilderness, where we live right by the sea.

After yesterday's storm, several roads are impassable, Frank is doing his best to navigate our 2WD Caddy through mud, dirt, and rivers Jörg skillfully chooses the least traveled...

es geht los ins Abenteuer, - wir verlassen die komfortable Chestnut Country Lodge und fahren auf abenteuerlichen Wegen Richtung Natur ins Reservat. Erste Giraffen & Paviane...

Our today's travel day from St. Lucia to Cathkin Park in the Drakensberg was truly wintry. During the drive over Durban, we had heavy rain and temperatures in the single digits...

Today was a public holiday in South Africa in honor of the women who protested against the apartheid regime.

Wine Tasting is definitely a must-do when living in the Winelands of South Africa. Today, we went to the Wine Tasting with the international program of the university. We visited...

Saturday 23.01.2016 I get up at 6:15 am. We leave at 7:30 am. Returning the car was easy and friendly. No one complained about the scratches left by the monkeys. Since there are...

Today, I went to work in the after-school care center again and enjoyed it very much! The children are calmer there and very grateful when you play with them. Today we played...

Today, I went back to the Masizame Hort. The wonderful thing here is that the same 20-25 children come every day and recognize you the next day. As I walked onto the grounds,...

Since Sarah and Rouven left today, I was a bit alone. I explored the city a bit and walked from there to home so I can orient myself better. Usually, Paul always drove me. It...