Tugela Gorge

One of the must do's when you are in the Drakensberg is the day hike up the Tugela Gorge. On my matric (final year at school) tour nearly *mumble mumble* 20 years ago we did part of the hike and it was at the top of my list of things to do while we were in the … Continue reading Tugela Gorge →

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 →

When it rains in the mountains…

I have mentioned in other posts that we had a lot of rain during our stay in the Drakensberg. Our first day was a nice sunny one on which we did the Lookout Rock / Tiger Falls trail. At the top of the trail I took a photo of the moon just above the mountain. I … Continue reading When it rains in the mountains… →

Royal Natal National Park

We spent 10 days of our two week summer holiday in the Drakensberg camping in the stunningly beautiful Royal Natal National Park. The 8000 hectare park was established in 1916 and received its name after the Royal family visited it in 1947. Unlike the name suggests the park isn't a National Park run by SANParks, but … Continue reading Royal Natal National Park →

uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park

We spent our two week annual summer holiday in the magnificent Northern Drakensberg and although we had buckets... no truckloads of rain during our stay, it was a stunning holiday in an awe inspiring environment. By the time I get to post all the pictures I have taken (well, those worth posting at least), I would … Continue reading uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park →

Lagoon sunset

Sunset over the Knysna Lagoon on the Garden RouteVisit Skywatch for more pictures featuring the skies above

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 →

Sundays River Sunset

Sunset over the Sundays River Visit Skywatch for more pictures featuring the sky

God’s Property

I used to go to the town of Grahamstown (about 120km east of Port Elizabeth) quite a lot during my tour guiding days. Just outside of town as you are heading towards Bathurst is a spot where fresh spring water flows out of a pipe into a little stream. Most of the times I passed … Continue reading God’s Property →

The Great Fish River

The Great Fish River is one of the great rivers of the Eastern Cape. It originates east of the town of Graaff-Reinet and, 644 kilometers later, flows into the Indian Ocean about 30km east of Port Alfred. Even though the river originates in the arid Karoo, it generally runs all year around. It is possible … Continue reading The Great Fish River →