Travelogues Western Cape

For the last time, we had to get up really early and get on the boat to observe the huge whales up close and a funny seal (by chance)😍. But that's not all, we(!) put on full...

This morning we left the most colonial accommodation of our trip, with the deepest door handles in the world (check out Kathi #Matze🤣) and drove about 200km towards the sea....

Before moving towards the Western Cape, I spent one last night in a private game reserve. During the animal observations, there were definitely 2 highlights with the lion family...

Since I am allowed to work a little bit, I mainly used the afternoons this week to explore more parts of the city. The absolute highlight was Bloubergstrand north of Cape Town -...

One advantage of short-time work: besides work, there is still enough time for other activities during the day. So on Wednesday, February 24th, I took an Uber to the Waterfront...

Day 20/21 - Stellenbosch Yesterday was the wedding of Wauti and Mimi. The day started early as Kosi and Reto had to go to Somerset West to pick up the flowers for the wedding....

Day 15/16 - Cape Town The previous day started packed for Wauti and Mimi. First, they had to pick up half of Switzerland at Cape Town airport, and then they had pre-wedding...

Today we actually wanted to go to the "Cape of Good Hope". So we happily set off, stopped in Simonstown for a little break, and enjoyed a kilogram (!) of grilled prawns directly...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today I got up very comfortably again because I didn't have to go to work until 12:30 pm. The weather today is very changeable. In the morning the sun was shining and the sky...