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Prince Alfred Pass & R62: a Garden Route Itinerary from Knysna to Port Elizabeth

The top of Prince Alfred Pass Prins Alfredpas road and the Route 62 An alternative Garden Route itinerary from Knysna to Port Elizabeth The Garden Route is not an established route, it is more of a verdant ...

Sani Pass, Lesotho – a road trip up Sani Top, one of the highest roads in Africa

Africa, Lesotho

"Cycling" down Sani Pass Sani Pass - between South Africa and Lesotho road conditions, accommodation, tours, and general info about one of the highest roads in Africa Sani Pass is a legendary drive,...

Lesotho: a road trip thorough the Kingdom of the Sky – full itinerary and lots of info

Africa, Lesotho

Lesotho tourism All the information needed to plan your ride (or drive or hike or whatever) Attraction and highlights, things to see and do, road conditions, accommodation options, remote mountain passes an...

Maltesunyane Falls in Semonkong, Lesotho: the highest single-drop waterfalls in Africa?

Lesotho

Maletsunyane Falls, among the highest waterfalls in Africa one of the highlights of Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom + some words about Semonkong Lodge The Maletsunyane waterfall is located a few kilome...

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Sani Pass Mountain Lodge Hotel review – DON’T GO THERE! Here’s why

Lesotho

the view from the backpackers' to the lodge, that one up there Some reasons why you should avoid Sani Mountain Lodge. Prices, service, and infrastructures. Also a few valid accommodation alternatives at ...

Tradouw Pass, Barrydale, the Little Karoo and the Seven Passes Road – a road trip

Africa, South Africa

Our 390km road trip from Swellendam to Knysna Tradouw Pass, Barrydale, the Little Karoo, and the Seven Passes Road In this blog post, we'll describe our road trip from Swellendam do Knysna, through the spec...

Bike Touring South Africa: Cycling from Hermanus to Swellendam

Africa, South Africa

Our cycling trip in South Africa continues leaving the coast to the inner area, from Hermanus to Caledon, Greyton, Riviersonderend, and Swellendam. This is the description of the second part of our South A...

Cycling the coast from Cape Town to Hermanus – The Atlantic Side of South Africa

South Africa

Cycling from Cape Town to Hermanus: Chapman's Peak, Gordon's Bay, Kogelberg Nature Reserve Our first ride in South Africa, along the coast of Western Cape Cycling around Cape Town is just amazing. Cape To...

Kitesurfing Lessons in Cape Town, South Africa – where, why, and how much

Africa, South Africa

Where to get a full kitesurfing course in South Africa everything you need to know Kitesurfing (or Kiteboarding) is one of the most popular water-sport in South Africa, it is practiced and taught a bit ever...

The best of Cape Town: things to do in 3/4 days or more

Africa, South Africa

Cape Town travel blog The best activities to do in 3 or 4 days and some hidden secrets of the most beautiful city in Africa Cape Town is not the usual city, the feeling is more that of a series of villages ...