The town of Groot-Marico, or Big-Marico, got its name form the Groot-Marico River, one of the few rivers that are free flowing throughout the year.
Groot-Marico is a small town so its name has little to …

Cape Town is ranked among the top five of the world’s cities. Originally developed as a supply station for Dutch ships because of its location on Table Bay, by 1652 Cape Town became South Africa’s …

Franschhoek is a town that is located in the Western Providence of South Africa. It has a population of 15,000 and is located about 75 kilometers from Cape Town. The name “Franschhoek” means French corner. …

Port St. Johns has long been at the top of backpacker’s to do lists as one of the most beautiful places in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The name Port St. Johns is also somewhat of …

The town of Darling on the West Coast of South Africa was established in 1853 in an area known as the Green Valley. This location had a number of farms prior to the establishment of …

Located in the Eastern Cape Provice of South Africa, Grahamstown is a city nestled among rolling hills and land. The heart of Frontier Country, it is surrounded by lands used for conservation, and was once …

The New7Wonders Foundation was founded in 2001 in Zurich, Switzerland by Bernard Weber. The foundation created a campaign to elect a contemporary 7 Wonders of Nature based on votes of people around the world plus …

Located on the tiny island of Mauritius, miles from the big island of Madagascar, the city of Port Louis keeps a very sweet treat tucked away from the rest of the world. I had decided …

After saving and dreaming for years, I finally got to experience Africa. My favorite part of my trip was a walking tour with the San people through part of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana. I …

I’ve recently gotten into canoing, so when the opportunity presented itself for me to have a chance to travel down the Orange River in South Africa, I had to jump on the chance.

Every year nearly 250,000 tourists come to visit Cape Agulhas to see “where two oceans meet.” At the southern most tip of South Africa, where the coastline is spectacular, you’ll find one of our planets’ …

No trip to South Africa would be complete with a visit to the Shangana Cultural Village. It truly is the most vibrant and fascinating way to see and understand the culture. Much more interesting and …

First of all, if you’re thinking of doing the Num-Num Hiking Trail, I should compliment your taste! I hiked it last year and it was an excellent experience I would recommend to anyone.

Whenever I get a chance to take a holiday, Port Louis, Mauritius, is my first-choice destination. No matter the time of year, although the weather is best July through September, Port Louis offers the perfect …

Braai Day is a South African national holiday celebrated each year on September 24th. It is a wonderful celebration of unity, and is meant to bring together groups of South Africans of all ages, colors, …

Mount Kilimanjaro, also known as the Roof of Africa, is located in Tanzania, close to the border of Kenya. This staggering mountain is the tallest in Africa and stands at 19,340 feet. There are three …