Travelogues Western Cape

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...

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,...

And here we are, on the last full day of this wonderful (exciting) trip. Our day started with breakfast at the hotel. Then we took an Uber to the heliport. Today, we had another...

We left Fynbos Golf Resort around 10am in the morning and headed to Tsitsikamma National Park, which is 45 minutes away. The entrance fee was 280 Rand (16.50€) per person. Once...

Day 29, 01/25/23, from Clanwilliam to Hout Bay Things don't always go as planned. Overnight, a nasty virus sneaks into Cindy's stomach and continues to cause her discomfort...

Fish Hoek in the morning

Kurzfristig mussten wir heute Morgen unseren Tagesplan anpassen, da der Besuch von Hilda Grove im «The Somerset Lifestyle & Retirement Village» abgesagt wurde. Die Frage war...

After this last night in the Game Reserve, we continued a good distance west through the 'breadbasket' of South Africa - so called because of the many fields for agriculture. If...

This weekend, thanks to my own car, I explored some places that were a bit further away. First, I went to the suburb of Muizenberg - known for its colorful Victorian beach huts....

After a very quiet Saturday, two tourist highlights were on the program for Sunday - due to the heat, there wasn't enough time for more. First, we went to the Castle of Good...

Travel Impressions A city with great bars and restaurants, but it's the surroundings that make the experience: vineyards, coastlines, mountains, landscapes, and the impressive...

Day 3 Today we said goodbye to Braam and his dream house. After a short stop at the gas station, we headed towards Oudtshoorn. First, we drove through the ugliest town in South...

Before continuing our journey to Mossel Bay, we were able to admire the impressive Cango Caves, discovered in 1780. With its 1.6 km, the cave system is one of the largest and...

On our first day in the Mother City, as it is occasionally called, we got a first impression with a city tour. The Dutch and British influence can be seen and heard practically...

Today Peter felt better again, the medication to build up the stomach flora worked. After a good breakfast, we explored Franschhoek together and Helena checked out a few...

Though Cape Town is great, I'm escaping the city for three days. I'm going to Muizenberg by train. It's a small town 20 kilometers before Cape Town. Surfing is...

For today, the focus was on the journey to our next accommodation in Hermanus. However, since the weather was already at its best in the morning, we decided without much thought...