Articles in South Africa
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 …
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 …
The City of Cape Town (South Africa) is proud to be named the World Design Capital 2014. Cape Town is now only the fourth city to be so designated and is the first on the …
Rhino poaching in South Africa is becoming a serious problem. As the number of rhinos in the country dwindles, protection agencies are doing their best to protect the remaining members of the species. Harsher punishments …
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’ …
Skaters from around the world are stoked about touching down in the Northern Cape of South Africa at the end of September. This brand new, world class skate park will be located next to the …
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.
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, …
Each spring in Namaqualand, the arid lands of the Nama people come alive with flowers, transforming deserts into gardens of color. The phenomenon draws visitors from all over the world. Located in Namiba in South …
Visiting a malaria free game reserve is a great option if you are touring with children, if you are elderly, if you are pregnant, or if you can not take the anti-malaria medication. …
