Travelogues Eastern Cape

On Tuesday, March 27th, we left Lesotho. We were ready to go at 6:00 in the morning as we had a long drive ahead of us. After crossing the border, we set up our breakfast. It...

Today we went to Tsitsikamma National Park to go hiking 🥾 We really wanted to see the suspension bridges. With the kids in tow (literally), we headed to the suspension bridges....

Started the day with a nice dip in the pool and some easy tiny 12m laps 🤓 Had breakfast and left the inn for the Tsitsikamma canopy trails tour at 10.30am. After getting...

Second day at the Gorah, getting up at 5.45 am to grab an early coffee and then head out directly in search for the lions 🦁 We got to see already lots of other wild- and...

On Saturday, I continued directly to the Eastern Cape. Here, I spent two nights in a Private Game Reserve - an absolute highlight in every way. I already knew beforehand that...

After a night in Jeffreys Bay which is considered an absolute surf spot, we continued to Addo. In Addo, we were able to go on a morning safari again in the famous Addo Elephant...

Dear readers, today was our first full day at Shamwari Game Resort, and our daily schedule is as follows:

September 19, 2023 After a strengthening breakfast we went to the Tsitsikamma National Park, where a few days earlier a devastating flood had cleared away the restaurant on the...

Today we headed from St. Francis Bay, where we enjoyed an excellent breakfast at 'The Sands', in the direction of Shamwari Game Resort. We were able to cover most of the distance...

After not feeling well yesterday morning, we left Addo relatively late (10:30). Along the way, we stopped in Jeffreys Bay to stretch our legs and admire the surfers. There...

Today was all about the elephants at Addo Elephant National Park. Since I've been on several safaris before (and for cost reasons), I decided to drive with my own rental car,...

Day 5 - Addo After a hearty breakfast, we set off towards Addo. Our route took us out of Oudtshoorn along the N12. We drove past Swartberg towards Willowmore before turning onto...

Thursday, 07.11.19: My alarm clock goes off at 04:00 am. Every one who knows me just a little, is aware what that means for me ;) But today it's ok, cause we are going to Addo...

In South Africa there is a strong gap between the rich and the poor. This can be easily seen in the cities. People with good financial status live in fenced houses that are...

January 18th to 20th: In Addo NP, the longing of our seven-year-old Fa is finally fulfilled. We discover a sleeping lioness in the thicket. Fa is excited and her vision of...

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On the first day in P.E., we ended up in the Addo Elephant Park, which is about 30 minutes away. There, we had the last chance on this trip to see elephants, giraffes, and other...

Day 6 - Addo The alarm clock rang at half past 7 and woke us up rudely from our dreams. After an excellent breakfast, we set off towards Addo Elephant Park, which was only 9km...

Port Elizabeth is a city where you can discover and do a lot. We wanted to get to know this variety of sports, culture, and culinary delights better this weekend!

22nd January 2018: We get up very early today to go on a safari in the nearby Mountain Zebra NP shortly after sunrise. It has been raining all night and it still looks like a...

In the photos you can see, among other things, the beach which is about 100 meters from my accommodation (Pollok Beach in Summerstrand). The large castle hotel with the towers...

I try to use the weekends especially to get to know my surroundings and thus the so diverse South Africa with all its facets. Here is the first part of my reports about my trips,...

Sunday morning 9 o'clock I am full of anticipation in the hostel and wait for the bus that is supposed to pick me up. Unfortunately, it doesn't come. I have been forgotten. But...

During our stay in Addo NP, we will be staying in a spectacular accommodation. One of the best accommodations we've ever had. Our 'nest' is modeled after the dung beetle and can...

After the last and coldest safari (5 degrees!) and a farewell from the King of Africa and our veranda monkeys, we headed off to the rainy 18 degree cool south at now 35...

Today, I took a day off and went on a trip instead of going to work. I went to Tsitsikamma with Ross, our neighbor, to do a zipline. I had high expectations for this zipline as...

Today, I started at 7.30 am. We had to drive 2 hours to the horse stable in Jeffreys Bay. In Switzerland, this would be a day trip, but here it's just something you do for fun....

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...

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...