Shark Spotters over Muizenberg

On my last visit to Cape Town I had to make a stop in Noordhoek and returned to Cape Town via Fish Hoek and Boyes Drive. At the top of Boys Drive I pulled over to enjoy the view of Muizenberg Beach from the lookout where one of the shark spotters is based. The Shark … Continue reading Shark Spotters over Muizenberg →

A walk along the beach in Jeffrey’s Bay

What good is a morning meeting in Jeffrey's Bay with perfect early summer weather if one can't leave a little earlier and go for a walk on the beach? Yeh, says me too. Early morning and not a breath of air in Port Elizabeth so I took a chance and left just after 7am to … Continue reading A walk along the beach in Jeffrey’s Bay →

The iconic Knysna Heads

What are the icons of the Garden Route? There are a few. The adventure activities in the Tsitsikamma, Storms River Mouth, the view over the Beacon Isle Hotel with Robberg in the distance, the Knysna forest, the lakes around Sedgefield and Wilderness, Kaaimans Bridge outside Wilderness (especially when the Choo Tjoe still ran), Outeniqua Pass in George and … Continue reading The iconic Knysna Heads →

Cape Recife Lighthouse

I wish I had more time to go and explore Cape Recife Nature Reserve more often with my camera. It offers so many photo opportunities, one of these being the Cape Recife Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1851 on the western point of Algoa Bay. Cape Recife is one of the major turning points on … Continue reading Cape Recife Lighthouse →

A quick stop at Supertubes in Jbay

A week or so ago I attended the Kouga Baviaans Surf and Safari Marketing Association's AGM in Jeffreys Bay. It was a perfect winters day and I decided to make a stop at Supertubes before heading back to Port Elizabeth.A deserted beach that was packed during the Jbay Open just a few weeks agoEnjoying one of the best … Continue reading A quick stop at Supertubes in Jbay →

Wild Coast coastline

One of the trademarks of the coastline along the Wild Coast is rolling grassy hills that suddenly turn into vertical cliffs falling away to the ocean below.

Silver seas

Whenever there is a big cold front approaching the fishing boats fishing off Algoa Bay sails into the bay to seek shelter against the storm. They normally anchor just offshore and wait out the storm before heading back out to continue fishing.

Where did Coffee Bay get it’s name?

Have you ever wondered where Coffee Bay got its name from? Its not like the Wild Coast is a coffee growing area and beer is a lot more popular around there than coffee anyway. Way back in 1893 on a... this part of the story I don't know so I will give you a couple of … Continue reading Where did Coffee Bay get it’s name? →

This is the Wild Coast

Doesn't this just shout out Wild Coast to you? A winding dirt road, rolling hills dotted with huts and villages and a beautiful rugged coastline second to none. If you have never been there to experience and see this for yourself, then you really must make a plan cause you are missing out.The photo was taken on … Continue reading This is the Wild Coast →

Early morning on the Wild Coast

The sun low over the horizon. A slight sea mist along the coast. Small waves lapping the shoreline. Not a cloud in the sky.The start of a beautiful day on the Wild Coast