Travelogues Western Cape

25.5.2024 Cape Town Today started with an unusual breakfast. The Radisson Blu breakfast buffet offered the usual things as well as ice-cold oysters and champagne. I tried both,...

The morning started relaxed for the two of us in the morning sun in the garden, as our late riser children slept for a while 🙏🏼😌 Our day started with a coffee and a fight 😂...

We continued from Plettenberg Bay to Swellendam. We would have loved to stay a bit longer in Plett 🧡 We're not exactly sure why, but we really liked the vibe there. The little...

We sorted our suitcases together and were able to pick them up next to the luggage carousel and had a super spacious rental car in no time. Basti was already panicking that the...

On the 8th day of our tour, we visited Robberg in Plettenberg Bay, which is only 10 minutes away from our accommodation. As the name suggests, Robberg is a national park where...

Today we had our longest distance to cover (over 300 km), as it was time to leave Dunes Boutique Guest House in Paternoster, where we spent the past weekend. In Vredenburg, we...

On Tuesday, Philippe wasn't feeling well. The plan was to go to Table Mountain. We were in constant contact with Liliane and Philippe and decided to cancel the plans at short...

After focusing on the more remote areas yesterday on the city tour, today it was the turn of the city center of Cape Town. We met with Studer's at 2 Ocean Aquarium at 10:00 AM...

Today was our Hop on - Hop off day, we took the blue tour to Kirstenbosch, a botanical garden (which is part of the World Cultural Heritage) in the shadow of Table Mountain,...

Wednesday was PicNic themed, we actually wanted to visit the new Winery Quion Rock and enjoy a PicNic there, but that failed because they were not reachable the day before and...

Today was the day to say goodbye to Franschhoek. Shortly after 10 o'clock, everything was done and the cars were loaded. We set off in convoy to the Eikehof vineyard, a small...

After a good night at Ballinderry with Luc and Hilde, we enjoyed our first breakfast in South Africa. The selection was huge, even though only two couples stayed at Ballinderry....

After a calm and pleasant flight, we landed today on Thursday. Immediately, a steel blue sky and nice warm weather welcomed us in Cape Town. As it usually goes, there were some...

And already the first week is over - I spent my free Friday very touristically: sightseeing with the red hop-on hop-off double-decker bus. The first tour went around Table...

Day 2 - Robertson We slept well the first night. Corina dozed off after 5 minutes, while Kosi fought against a mosquito for several hours. The day started with excellent coffee....

Sunday, 29.12. - Stellenbosch is located only 10 minutes away from our hotel in Somerset West. One of the oldest wine regions in the Cape. We couldn't miss this opportunity and...

In the morning we went to Stellenbosch again and paid another visit to Hilda and her son in the shop "Perles par Rousseau". Then we strolled a little through Stellenbosch. Around...

After a good night's sleep, we were already at breakfast at 08:15 this morning because we had a lot planned. At 09:00, we started by refueling in Oudtshoorn, and then the R328 led...

On Saturday morning, it was time to leave Franschoek and head towards Barrydale. After breakfast, we packed together, loaded the luggage, and checked out of the accommodation. We...

Thursday 21.01.2016 Total relaxation day. So this is considered the first relaxation day of the vacation, if we disregard a half day at the beach in Knysna. G. treats herself to...

Since the Garden Route did not meet my expectations, I arrived in Cape Town a little earlier than planned. But it's great. There is a lot to see and do every day. For example, I...

14th to 16th January: Our first trip together as a couple to South Africa is 12 years ago and we have a particularly great memory of the 'Skeiding Guest Farm' ostrich farm in...

January 8th to 12th, 2018: Cape Town and surroundings Already at the airport we are confronted with posters and signs about the extreme water scarcity in the Cape Town region....

In Cape Town we checked into a great hostel. We went to the V & A Waterfront where we visited the harbor with the Clock Tower and Cape Wheel, and strolled through the...

We start our tour by driving to Camps Bay where we enjoy some African snacks with a wonderful view. We then continue along the coast on a scenic road to Hount Bay. After another...

Time is running out. Just two days ago, my mom was here and my room was lively, with two beds, suitcases, and clothes everywhere. After a very sad second goodbye to my mom, it's...

To counteract the "You don't look so well yet" comments, I want to put on some makeup again this morning. I'm feeling pretty good again now – I

26.5.2024 Cape Town In the morning I took the shuttle bus from the hotel to the waterfront. From a distance I could watch the "Serenade of the Seas" arrive. I walked to the...

The morning started with the sound of the sea and a view of the waves. Well, we could get used to that 🌊🤩 After yesterday, we didn't really notice the problem with the ash,...