South Africa Travels
We spent three weeks in South Africa in 2011. It was a great trip and we got a glimpse of many wonderful parts of the country, but there is so much more we’d like to Read More …
Category: Africa and the Middle East
Personal stories, travel guides and tips, photographs, and resources to help you explore Africa and the Middle East, including Egypt, Morocco, Botswana, and South Africa.
The countries of Africa and the Middle East offer a wide range of cultures, scenery, and activities – there is something for everyone! Take a look and discover this incredible part of the world for yourself!
Fog! Nieuwoudtville, South Africa
We awake to fog. Not dainty fog on little cat feet, but a serious, fully-blanket-the-land sort of fog. At first I’m disappointed – I want a bright sunlight to shoot wildflowers (most of which won’t Read More …
Settling in at the De Hoop Cottage, Nieuwoudtville, South Africa
We will be staying at the Papkuilsfontein Guest Farm and the flower show continues along the deserted and increasingly more narrow dirt roads between Nieuwoudtville and the farm. We are staying at the De Hoop Read More …
Nieuwoudtville, South Africa
We have come to tiny Nieuwoudtville in search of wildflowers, but first we find a charming small town constructed almost entirely of sandstone. It’s a simple, sturdy, elegant architectural style that makes me wonder about Read More …
On Our Own on the Road in South Africa
It seems too soon to leave Cape Town, but the open road beckons. It feels good to be out on our own with our own car, traveling north through lush agricultural land. We are headed Read More …
Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa
Traveling back to Cape Town from wine country takes us past the Cape Flats. It would be entirely possible to fly into Cape Town, tour the city and peninsula and remain oblivious to the vast Read More …
A Quick Tour of the Cape Winelands in South Africa
I’ve been eager to get out and spend a relaxing day in wine country and am pleased to see how quickly Cape Town dissolves into a lush landscape of gentle green hills, the mountains forming Read More …
Another (quick) stop at Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town
Today’s tour ends at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, where Roger provides a quick introduction to a few of South Africa’s native plants while Lane stalks the Egyptian geese. I’m glad I managed to get here Read More …
Sharks and Whales (But No Whale Sharks) near Cape Town
The Cape Peninsula has miles and miles of sandy beaches scattered among the coastal villages. Those beaches make for both lovely scenery and (especially on the False Bay side) good swimming. Unfortunately, these waters are Read More …
Penguins! (Boulders Beach, South Africa)
One of things on my “must-see” list is the penguins at Boulders Beach. I’ve not seen penguins outside a zoo (we didn’t get a good look at any in the Galapagos) and I’ve seen all Read More …