Travelogues Western Cape

Somerset West After almost two months, 6000 kilometers of driving, countless hours in the car, and 40 nights in our beloved rooftop tent, we have arrived in Somerset West - our...

19th July 2019 Unfortunately, the weather this morning doesn't look much better. According to the weather forecast, it should stop raining around noon, but there are still a lot...

Sonntag 10.11. - Sonntag 17.11.: Nachdem ich mich von der meisten fantastischen Gartentour-Gesellschaft verabschiedet hatte, verbrachte ich eine Nacht im 91 Loop Hostel im...

Monday 18.01.2016 At 5 o'clock the maid comes again with the tray and our second night is over. In weak moments one thinks: Should I stay in bed, I'm sooo tired?! But no, why am...

Thursday 31.12.15 We arrive at around 7:30 am and are delighted with a very quick entry and friendly passport control officers. There is no customs control and so we head...

The Table Mountain in the Picture Frame

An early morning, starting so fascinating. To fully arrive here and realize what a wonderful country this is, you must go hiking. And really do it! The perfect start to a new...

What a day! Incredible and unexpected temperature fluctuations have challenged us today. But let's start from the beginning. We got up very early as usual and had already had...

We were sad to say goodbye, but we were also excited for new adventures, so we headed towards Knysna after breakfast.

Yesterday, I walked along the "Salt River" area, being bordered by the districts Woodstock and Observatory (-> where I am living now). It is an area which used to be the...

After viewing the elephants we drirectly headed to the so-called "Cango Caves", being located 30 km north of the town of Oudtshoorn. All together, the cavess are 5,4km Long. There...

This morning we headed to Franschhoek to the Lavender Farm. Once again passing by beautiful landscapes. Since we arrived a bit early, we decided to explore the charming town of...

And it continues…. After today's morning safari (I'll just say: getting up at 5:00 AM on a Sunday🤯🫩😴) and breakfast at the Gondwana Game Reserve, we headed towards Knysna. We...

12.21.-12.23.24 River View Lodge Calizdorp The next morning, the Rain-Cuckoo announces rain, and it actually rains briefly. Lucas had told us about this. After breakfast, we say...

southernmost tip of Africa

15.12.24- 17.12.24 On the way to Gansbaai. Along the beautiful coast in the heavy rain. After breakfast by the pool in the wind, we set off eastward to our next destination. ...

24.5.2024 Cape Town Today I had to get up at 3:30 a.m. so I could shower, drink coffee and pack in peace. At 4:30 a.m. our two buses drove to the airport. At the entrance to the...

After breakfast we also went to the supermarket to buy water. Then we took the bus towards the coast. We drove through Bantry Bay, a suburb of Cape Town located on the steep...

From George, we drive in the still pouring rain to Route 62. Unfortunately, we can't see anything from the originally picturesque Outeniqua Pass because of the thick fog. A bit...

Today was the day of truth, our visit to the township of Langa with Jo Weber. We took an Uber to Sea Point around 08:30 am, to the accommodation of the Studer's, where we waited...

Monday 11.1.16 We have a super relaxed breakfast across from our apartment by the water. The cereal with honey is sensational and we enjoy the mild sun and pleasant...

Saturday 02.01.2016 Behind our house, on the next street, there are colorful houses. It's the Malay Quarter. Small cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and colorful houses. We have a...

Yesterday was...

The adventure begins. How I get from Stralsund to Stellenbosch via Wernigerode.

I've already been here once before but this time we (-> meaning "most of the volunteers") we're going up together as group. Being accompanied by lovely music (-> thanks to...

This Friday we we're basically sitting in a small bus and driving along the Garden Route to our destinations. I got up at 5 a.m. in the morning - literally "hell"! No way to think...

Today was all about enjoying… inhaling the scent, the landscape, the atmosphere, and preserving it for eternity in our memories. We relaxed a bit in the morning and enjoyed a few...

We arrived in AfriCamps very late yesterday and couldn't admire the wonderful scenery at all. But today even more so... This is glamping in the Stanford Hills near Hermanus....

The wine valley of Franschhoek is simply wonderful.....

Stellenbosch - for wine lovers the ultimate destination in South Africa. A great student town, bustling yet relaxed. Easy access to all the wine estates in the area.