Discover the most beautiful places to visit in Africa, and what you need to know to plan your trips.
Stellenbosch is famous for its many fantastic wineries, but there actually are many more things to do in Stellenbosch other than wine tasting. Most travelers visit Stellenbosch on day trips from Cape Town; a few others devote to it two days at most. I spent a full week there and I can guarantee you will hardly … Read more
Finding good accommodation in Knysna is easy. The city has a great selection of places to stay, scattered around town, for any taste, budget and need. You can be sure that you’ll find something for you, so that you can make the most of your time on this beautiful spot along the Garden Route – … Read more
Luderitz, Namibia. If there is a place you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Southern Africa, this is it. Between the Namib Desert and the South Atlantic coast (by far the most inhospitable one of this part of the world), this town leaves many a visitor puzzled. Because frankly, it is plain weird – though … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to South Africa you should definitely put the Table Mountain hike in Cape Town on your to-do list. You should save at least half a day to visit the flat-topped peak during your time in the Western Cape. Included in the world’s new 7 Wonders of NatureTable Mountain is, undoubtedly, … Read more
Are you planning to travel to Cape Town soon? Then, this post is for you! Cape Town is probably one of my favorite cities in the world. I have been many times, and plan on going again (in fact, watch this space as I am currently making plans for this year’s trips). The Mother City, … Read more
Lion’s Head is one of the most popular hikes in Cape Town for tourists and locals alike. From the top of Lion’s Head, you can enjoy stunning 360-degree views of Cape Town, the Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Robben Island, as well as the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. The hike itself is … Read more
You will need more than 5 days in the Mother City, because there are too many fun things to do in Cape Town! Those were the words that Nelson, my South African friend, told me when I smiled at him announcing that I’d be staying 5 full days in Cape Town. Interestingly, I thought I’d … Read more
Deciding what to wear on safari is easier said than done. The weather in Africa is nothing like you would expect: most people think that this part of the world is constantly warm, if not unbearably hot. Nothing could be farther from reality. Africa, especially southern Africa, does get quite cold, indeed! I have been … Read more