Bloukransbrug Bungee

Teen 216 meter hoog is die Bloukransrivierbrug op die grens tussen die Ooskaap en Weskaap die hoogste brug in Afrika. Die brug is een van vyf enkelboogbetonbrûe op die N2 tussen Port Elizabeth en Plettenbergbaai en is 415meter lank. Maar dis nie regtig hoekom ons hier is nie, is dit?Die eintlike rede hoekom die Bloukransrivierbrug bekendheid … Continue reading Bloukransbrug Bungee →

Dolphin Point at Wilderness

One of the most popular lookout points on the Garden Route is Dolphin Point just outside Wilderness on the way to George. Most tour buses as well as holiday makers tend to pull over here to both stretch their legs and enjoy the magnificent views. Looking east you can see Wilderness itself with its long … Continue reading Dolphin Point at Wilderness →

3…2…1… BUNGY!!!

I decided to post something slightly different for this week's post. Rather than looking up, we are looking down.The 451m long Bloukrans River Bridge in the Tsitsikamma spans the gorge of the Bloukrans River on the boundary between the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. Completed in 1984, the bridge forms part of the N2 highway between Port Elizabeth … Continue reading 3…2…1… BUNGY!!! →

Paul Sauer (Storms River) Bridge

Driving westwards from Port Elizabeth onto the world famous and beautiful Garden Route, most people fly along the N2 highway for the first 160 kilometers and make their first stop at the Petroport in the Tsitsikamma. From here on the Garden Route offers many towns, attractions, view sites, art shops and so much more for visitors. The Petroport is located … Continue reading Paul Sauer (Storms River) Bridge →

Queen’s Causeway

The Royal Family visited South Africa in 1947 and one of their stops was at the Royal Natal National Park which at that stage was only known as the Natal National Park. The "royal" was added to the name following the 1947 visit. From the Mahai camp site you walk about 500 meters to the Cascades Waterfalls … Continue reading Queen’s Causeway →

Kruis River

I spent two days in the Tsitsikamma on a team building trip over the weekend where we stayed at the Tsitsikamma Lodge which is right next door to the Kruis River. What was apparently a gentle meandering stream the day before turned into a raging torrent of water overnight after a big rain storm.After the afternoon's activities I used … Continue reading Kruis River →

General Hertzog Bridge

The town of Aliwal North is situated in the North Eastern Cape next to the mighty Orange River, which is the boundary between the Eastern Cape and the Free State. The town was formally founded in 1850 by Sir Harry Smith who named it "Aliwal" in memory of his victory over the Sikhs at the Battle … Continue reading General Hertzog Bridge →

Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve

The Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve is situated about 40 kilometers west of Port Elizabeth. The reserve is 450 hectares in size and includes both pristine fynbos along the plateau and coastal forest in the gorge. There are several hiking trails through the reserve and one of them will take you to the spot from where the … Continue reading Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve →

Bridge flower

I have no idea what type of flower this is. I think it may be some kind of storm lily, but what ever it is, it made a nice focus point with the blurred out bridge in the background.

Mackay Bridge

I have always known of the old Mackay Bridge in Colchester just outside Port Elizabeth, but I have never actually gone to it to have a look. A little while ago we had the absolute pleasure to spend a night at the awesome Elephants Footprint Lodge right next to the bridge, and took a walk … Continue reading Mackay Bridge →