Planning a trip to the Wild Coast? Check out my Complete Guide to the Wild Coast or my blogs on Bulungula, Coffee Bay and Mdumbi. While we had the most wonderful time at Bulungula we did spend quite a lot of it worrying about our next leg of the journey. We were due to drive […]
Bulungula, Wild Coast
Welcome to the Wild Coast. The land of the amaXhosa where undulating green hills are punctuated with brightly coloured rondavel huts, warm smiles greet you around every corner, where the ocean is wild and filled with surfing dolphins and breaching whales, and where your soul finds rest in the beauty of the raw, unfiltered beauty […]
Cape St Francis
I have just got back from the most amazing two week holiday with my mom, dad, brother and Luke. We spent the holiday travelling up the East Coast of South Africa predominantly exploring the Wild Coast area. And that means that you can get ready for a whole lot of South African destination guides coming […]
Robberg Nature Reserve Hike, Plett
The Robberg Nature Reserve Hike is located in the Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay. The Reserve is a 30 minute drive from Knysna making it a perfect day hike if you’re staying in Knysna or Plett. The scenery of the hike is so incredible and well worth it! You’ll have sweeping views of Plett’s […]
A Weekend Away to Arniston
Arniston is a beautiful seaside town along the Overberg Coast in the Western Cape. Holiday makers flock to Arniston to enjoy the warm turquoise waters, and for the laid back vibe of the town. There’s so much to do in Arniston and it’s only 2.5 hrs drive from Cape Town, making it a perfect spot […]
Camping in Beaverlac
Beaverlac is beautiful campsite tucked away in the mountains above Porterville in the Western Cape. This campsite is dearly loved by many South African families and is the perfect weekend escape for a group of friends or a family holiday. The campsite is leafy and lush and there are so many gorgeous fresh mountain pools […]
A Weekend Away to Tulbagh
Planning a weekend away to Tulbagh Tulbagh is a quaint town located in the Western Cape Winelands. It is surrounded by tall mountains, covered in expansive vineyards and has a cute little town at its center. People flock to Tulbagh for a host of different reasons including to taste the region’s wine, enjoy the surrounding […]
Cederberg
Cederberg The Cederberg is a truly special spot in South Africa. It’s the sort of place that gives you permission to rest, to breathe and to just be. Cradled by magnificent mountains, the Cederberg is rich in hiking trails, beautiful natural swimming pools and the most amazing scenery. The dry landscape makes the weather conditions […]
Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail: Greyton to McGregor Overnight Hike
The Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail is an overnight hike from Greyton to McGregor. This was the first overnight I have done and while it was definitely a physical and mental challenge, I thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience. It may be on the slightly longer side for a first overnight hike but it’s definitely doable! Boesmanskloof […]
Kogel Bay Camping, South Africa
Kogel Bay is a beach campsite near Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape. Located just off the beautiful coastal road of Clarens Drive, this magical spot boasts the most incredible views of the Kogelberg mountains and Indian Ocean coastline. You’ll find grassy campsites with either beachfront views or nestled in among the trees for shade and shelter […]
Storm’s River Mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park
At the end of 2018 Luke and I went on a 3 week long backpacking and camping trip along the East Coast of South Africa. We enjoyed swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, hiked through forests, took a bath on the edge of cliff, wandered through rural towns characterised by rolling hills […]
Kruger National Park: how to plan a day trip
The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to a vast variety of wild animals including the Big Five; rhino, lion, elephant, leopard, and buffalo, many different antelope, giraffe, cheetah and birds. No trip to South Africa would be complete without a safari experience and the Kruger National […]