South AfricaShikumba23°49’53” S 31°17’15” E
November 11, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
When we left Shingwedzi Camp, we spotted a Verreaux's Eagle Owl and its nest. They are around 62 cm tall with black eyes and pink eyelids. We also saw a vulture, likely a White-Backed Vulture, whichRead more
South AfricaNgwenyeni23°51’43” S 31°15’12” E
November 11, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After Mopani, we drove to two hides, and at the first one, there was a group of hippos. Unlike the usual hippo sightings, these guys were very active. They were running in the water and hunt eachRead more
South AfricaMatibidi24°33’59” S 30°44’54” E
November 12, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
After a delicious breakfast, we packed our things and drove to the Panorama Route. The weather was good but very hot. Soon, the terrain changed, and we got a first glance of the view. We arrived aRead more
South AfricaGraskop24°55’19” S 30°50’57” E
November 12, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Situated at the meeting point of the Blyde and Treur rivers, the Bourke's Luck Potholes offer a unique landscape. These natural wonders, shaped by water over time, showcase swirling whirlpools andRead more
South AfricaGraskop24°55’55” S 30°50’40” E
November 12, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Exploring God's Window and the Rainforest in the afternoon, in scorching weather, was quite an experience. It offered stunning views under the bright sunlight, and therefore, the shadowy RainforestRead more
South AfricaFanie Botha Hiking Trail24°55’33” S 30°49’23” E
November 13, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today is a very foggy and rainy day, so we haven’t seen the big view. However, when we went to Graskop Gorge Lift Co. and took the elevator down to the rainforest, we had a real RAINforestRead more
South AfricaDie Winkler25°18’26” S 31°1’54” E
November 13, 2023 in South Africa
We stayed for the night at Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel in White River and enjoyed a pleasant stroll in the mall. There were many beautiful things, galleries, and antique shops, as well as cuteRead more
South AfricaMouille Point33°53’58” S 18°24’38” E
November 14, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We flew from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Cape Town and landed around 16:15. The apartment we booked for two days looked lovely, very stylishly decorated, and had an ocean view. AfterRead more
South AfricaGranger Bay33°54’7” S 18°25’2” E
November 15, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
We went shopping at Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre and bought way too much stuff. The Mall is definitely comparable to Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich.
Later, we visited the aquarium. It was surprisinglyRead more
South AfricaBanghoekrivier33°52’39” S 18°58’22” E November 16, 2023 in South Africa ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Today was Katjas Birthday! We eat breakfast in Cape Town while watching dolphins playing in the morning sea.
We drove to Boschendal in Franschhoek, a picturesque vineyard. There we eate the bestRead more
