Three Karoo Heartland icons, all in one picture. Big open sky, Karoo koppies (in this case Koffiebus and Teebus outside Steynsburg) and the good ol' reliable Windpomp.
Tag: mountains
The view from the top of the Compass Berg
Seeing that I normally (try to) do a Geocaching related post on a Saturday, I really wanted to share this with you today even though it isn't in Port Elizabeth. A couple of Geocachers got together in Nieu-Bethesda for a caching event tonight and one of the Port Elizabeth cachers up there for the event … Continue reading The view from the top of the Compass Berg
Table Mountain – Pulling the table cloth over
Table Mountain. Probably the most iconic attraction in South Africa. Something every visitor to the country wants to visit. Being in the tourism industry I often get asked about Table Mountain by visitors and one piece of advise I always give is to go to the mountain at the first opportunity you get. I was … Continue reading Table Mountain – Pulling the table cloth over
Sunset on the Zuurberg Mountains
An afternoon trip to Addo for an early evening meeting had me arrive in the area an hour or so early. Problem? Not at all. Doesn't matter where you are, if you have a passion for travel and is a Geocacher to boot, there will always be something to see, do or find. This day … Continue reading Sunset on the Zuurberg Mountains
The Cockscomb on the horizon
Last weekend we took part in the Gamtoos Adventure Drive around the towns of Loerie and Hankey west of Port Elizabeth. At one of the stops on one of the back roads between the towns I snapped this photo of the Cockscomb Mountains beyond the rolling hills of this part of the valley. With a … Continue reading The Cockscomb on the horizon
Karoo koppies – Koffiebus and Teebus
The flat top koppies (mountains) of the Karoo is as part of this arid region of the country as windpompe, Angora goats, Karoo lamb, flowering aloes and big open skies. Two of the best known Karoo koppies are the Koffiebus and Teebus south of the town of Steynsburg. The word "Bus" means pot in old Dutch as the hills are … Continue reading Karoo koppies – Koffiebus and Teebus
Baviaans Lodge – a special oasis in the southern Baviaanskloof
The Baviaanskloof must be on the bucket list of a lot of South African travellers. Stunning scenic beauty which, if she was a person, would put her in the top three of a Miss Universe competition. Isolation, but not like just around the corner where you can't hear the traffic. A true wilderness area. UNESCO World … Continue reading Baviaans Lodge – a special oasis in the southern Baviaanskloof
What reigns supreme in the Baviaanskloof?
The Baviaanskloof. A place where nature, scenic beauty, fresh air, great hospitality and, where I was at Baviaans Lodge in the south, no electricity and no cell phone reception, reigns supreme. Keep an eye on the blog in the next few days to read all about our Baviaans Lodge experience.
My Table Mountain
I have a special affiliation with Table Mountain. If I haven't been to Cape Town for a while I miss it like you miss a loved one. When I do visit the Mother City I can't take my eyes off her... it... erm... the mountain. One would swear I'm having an affair with her. So what if … Continue reading My Table Mountain
The Valley of Desolation at sunset
A visit to Graaff-Reinet isn't complete without a trip up to the Valley of Desolation in the Camdeboo National Park. It's hard to say when the best time would be for such a visit though. That depends if you would like to enjoy all the views in bright sunlight, want to take photos in the … Continue reading The Valley of Desolation at sunset
Firefly the Travel Guy 