Joburg. Jozi. Joni. eGoli. Johannesburg, the second largest city in Africa, is a sprawling metropolis with many nicknames. Along with its reputation as an economic and cultural hub in southern Africa, Joburg is also notorious for its crime rates. Trying to figure out the lay of the land seemed complicated, and we too did worry
South Africa has a wide range of natural beauty on offer. Although best known for offering sightings of the Big Five, there is much more to experience in the national parks of South Africa. There are mountain parks, diverse game reserves, coastal escapes, desert landscapes, and a whole range of other stunning places to see. If
Durban is a little beach-front city in South Africa that deserves to be as popular with tourists as glamorous Cape Town and cosmopolitan Johannesburg. With a sub-tropical climate, miles of golden sand and great food, there are a lot of fun things to do in Durban. Some of the best things to do in Durban
Nestled against the side of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a tranquil green oasis in Cape Town. In a city that can feel in your face at times, Kirstenbosch Garden in Cape Town is a welcome respite that feels like a world in itself. What To Do at Kirstenbosch Garden Kirstenbosch is very
Whenever you travel you always find things different from what you expected, sometimes in a good way and sometimes not. For better or for worse, our expectations of what to expect when we travel is formed by what we read and hear in books, media and word of mouth. As a first time visitor, I found
Ready for a safari with the children but want a gentle introduction to the experience? The Garden Route Game Lodge is a perfect option because it is in malaria-free South Africa close to Cape Town. Located on the famous Garden Route, this experience will be an African safari with kids that will whet their appetite
I was really looking forward to staying at Tsala Treetop Lodge on the Garden Route during our South African trip. The description seemed heavenly and a private little family treehouse seemed like such good fun. It would be the opposite of the rambling country farmhouse which was our previous stay. Although very nice indeed, I
It’s not often that you find a gorgeous view and great food in a restaurant at a tourist destination. We accidentally stumbled onto the gem of a restaurant that is the Two Oceans Restaurant because our fabulous tour guide made us a reservation. Needless to say we were very appreciative! The Location The Two Oceans
Cape Town is a fabulous city to visit with children. It has got great weather, cheap and easy transportation and lots of good dining options. Here are my suggestions for 5 things to do in Cape Town that both children and their parents will enjoy. These ideas are in Cape Town itself which is a
One of the best dinners we had in South Africa was at The Big Easy in the charming town of Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is located near Cape Town and is a famous wine-growing region. The Restaurant The restaurant is located in a gorgeous 210 year old Dutch-era house which had formerly belonged to the minister for