Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay is the surfing mecca of South Africa and is situated about 65 km west of Port Elizabeth on thew way to the Garden Route. The town is home to the best right hand point break wave in the world and attracts international surfers to its legendary waves. Jeffreys Bay is also very well … Continue reading Jeffreys Bay →

Baviaanskloof

The Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area lies approximately 120 km west of Port Elizabeth and comprises of approximately 270 000 hactare of unspoiled, rugged mountainous terrain. Starting in the east at Komdomo, the road leads through the rugged beauty of the "Grootrivier" Gorge on its winding path through this pristine conservancy, all the way towards Willowmore in … Continue reading Baviaanskloof →

Gamtoos River Valley

The Gamtoos River Valley is one of my favorite areas and is found to the west of Port Elizabeth.Known as the food basket of the Eastern Cape, it is mainly a farming area producing citrus, potatoes and tobacco with all kinds of other fruit and vegetables also being grown. Its is a very scenic area … Continue reading Gamtoos River Valley →

Cradock

Cradock is situated about 280km north of Port Elizabeth. It is one of the chief centers of the wool industry of the Cape, and also produces beef, dairy, fruit, lucerne, and mohair. Close to the town visitor will find the Mountain Zebra National Park. The park plays a major role in the conservation of this … Continue reading Cradock →

Nieu Bethesda

The charming village of Nieu Bethesda is set in the fertile valley of the Sneeuberg Mountains. It is so secluded that development took a back seat leaving a rare historical integrity. It has become a popular retreat for artists and because of its unique appeal, this is a place that no visitor should miss. The … Continue reading Nieu Bethesda →

Graaff Reinet

Graaff Reinet is the 4th oldest town in South Africa and is the Gem of the Karoo. The town lies 750 metres (2,500 ft) above the sea and is built in a horse shoe on the banks of the Sunday's River, which rises a little farther north on the southern slopes of the Sneeuberge. The … Continue reading Graaff Reinet →

Addo Elephant National Park

The Addo Elephant National Park is situated just outside Port Elizabeth. The Southern Gate is only 30 minutes from town while the main rest camp is 75km away. Addo is the third largest National Park in South Africa and home to nearly 500 elephants. Addo is probably the best place in the world where one … Continue reading Addo Elephant National Park →

Cannon Rocks

Over this last December summer holidays we camped for a week in the town of Cannon Rocks on the Sunshine Coast. It has endless beaches and doesn't get over crowded like the other coastal destinations in summer. I also had an absolute ball with my camera with sunsets over the sea and specially the shipwreck … Continue reading Cannon Rocks →

Port Alfred

The town of Port Alfred is situated halfway (150km) between Port Elizabeth and East London in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. One of the town's most distinctive features is a beautiful marina with a number of luxurious houses facing onto the canals. Associated with the marina is a small boat harbour, providing mooring for … Continue reading Port Alfred →

Bathurst

The little village of Bathurst is situated about 50km from Grahamstown towards the coast. It also dates back to the 1820 British Settler days with many historic buildings with direct connections to the early years. Bathurst is the kind of village which, when discovered by the big city folk, would probably loose it charm but … Continue reading Bathurst →