To finish off our three months trip through Southern Africa we went to the Drakensberg. Since we love mountains and hiking this was the place to be for us. Because there are several different locations and it was not that easy for us to choose where to go to. The Drakensberg Where to stay at the Drakensberg The first area we stayed in was the Giants castle. Since campsites were limited we chose the White Mountain Resort and how lucky we … [Read more...] about The Drakensberg
The Wild Coast
After the cold nights in Hogsback, we left the mountain area to travel along the Wild Coast. Here we spent a couple of days before heading to the Drakensberg. The Wild Coast Where to stay Our first stop was Cintsa where we stayed at the campsite of the Buccaneers Backpackers. It was beautiful, spacious with a fully equipped kitchen and a clean toilet and shower block. Close to the tent sites were a volleyball field and a pool with a bar … [Read more...] about The Wild Coast
Hogsback
From Johannesburg, we made our way over Smithfield to the magical town of Hogsback. People in the area say that JRR Tolkien was inspired by this area to write his Lord of the Rings saga. Away with the Fairies Ale found this amazing hostel and even though it got down to below 0 degrees at night we decided to camp since it was the cheapest option. At least we could avoid the cold most of the time in the cozy inside area of the Away with the … [Read more...] about Hogsback
Johannesburg
Johannesburg was the starting point for our last African adventure. From here we rented a car to go over Hogsback, to the Wild Coast and the Drakensberg. But first, we had a day of sightseeing in the city. Exploring Johannesburg After getting warned that Johannesburg is not very safe we decided to take a guided walking tour to see the sights. To get to the meeting point we took a train to Park Station. The train ride was the first crazy … [Read more...] about Johannesburg
Reasons to visit Malawi
Malawi is not in everyone's plan when thinking about visiting Southern Africa. One reason that scares tourist away is the 75 USD you have to pay for the visa. Still a bit indecisive, we paid for entering the country and ended up having a great time. Here are some reasons why you should consider visiting Malawi: 1. Undeveloped tourism Whereas in other countries in Southern Africa everything is very developed and easy for tourists to move … [Read more...] about Reasons to visit Malawi
Mozambique
Our last new country in Southern Africa was Mozambique, where we stayed for a bit more than two weeks. Mainly because I worked part-time as a holiday replacement for my former employer in Chile. To get from our last destination in Malawi to Vilankulos, our first stop in Mozambique, took us three days of long, cramped bus journeys on roads filled with potholes. The second day was the most tiring one where it took us 11 hours to cover 400 … [Read more...] about Mozambique