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
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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
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
We started our Africa adventure in Cape Town and stayed eight days at an Airbnb at Sunset Beach. We landed on a Friday around 2 pm after a long flight from Singapore so that evening we just relaxed. Sightseeing in Cape Town The next morning, we went right away to the Oranjezicht Farmers Market. It seemed to be an alternative place for hippies with money but we really liked it, especially because they had some vegan food for us. We … [Read more...] about Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
What to do in Cape Town
To start our Africa adventure we chose to fly into Cape Town which was a perfect first stop. Even though it is a multicultural city we definitely felt that we are in Africa. In total, we spent 8 days in the city and surroundings and there are things we think you shouldn't miss Table Mountain Let's get the obvious one out of the way. Skipping the Table Mountain is no option, you decide if you choose to climb it or take the cable car with its … [Read more...] about What to do in Cape Town