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Knysna | Feb 02 07'

by AK Andy a 25 year old female traveling as a family from Anchorage, on vacation in Knysna

Today we took a tour to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated on one of the "Heads" (there are two cliffs between the Knysna Lagoon and the India... Continue reading »
The Adventures of Mary and Jim! | Jan 30 07'

by InterNATZionale a 30 year old female from Madison, on vacation in Cape Town

As many of you know, my aunt Mary and uncle Jim came for a two week visit in South Africa! It was fabulous! They arrived into Cape Town... Continue reading »
Gary's Surf School | Jan 19 07'

by InterNATZionale a 30 year old female from Madison, on vacation in Muizenberg

My whole experience in South Africa was based around my opportunity to volunteer at Gary's Surf School in Muizenberg. Gary is a boisterous su... Continue reading »
Close Encounters of the Fishy Kind (66 Days & counting) | Feb 02 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Simon's town

"Kelp Forests and Spires in Zero Visibility"

As you will recall from our previous journal entry Denise and I recently qualified as openwater Scuba Divers - partly for fun but primarily in... Continue reading »
Simply the best... | Jan 01 07'

by Voices of Africa a traveling as a couple from Los Angeles, on vacation in Durban

(Ronnie's lists) Happy New Year! Durban is a fantastic city even with rain for the first 2 days. I have compiled my lists for our&nb... Continue reading »
Cracks on Krakadouw, Cedarberg | Nov 15 07'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Clanwilliam

"Krakadouw in the northern Cedarberg"

What a privilege to camp in a cedar plantation under a canopy packed with so many stars that it was difficult to make out the constellations, and i... Continue reading »
Exploring Cape Town | Dec 12 06'

by Globally Speaking a female traveling as a couple from Chicago, on vacation in Cape Town

It was a super long drive to Cape Town from Madikwe (17 hours) so we spent the night in Kimberly, home of the worlds biggest hole (dug by hand).&nb... Continue reading »
Oudtshoorn | Dec 11 06'

by tonka a 44 year old from Birmingham, on vacation in Oudtshoorn

Arrived hot and sweaty but soon chilled out in this really relaxing place. I'm in Oudtshoorn, home to all things ostrich. It has a history of farmi... Continue reading »
Our Day with the Grapes | Dec 06 06'

by April & Chris a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Denton, on vacation in Cape Town

""It was a little early to start the wine tastings, but what can you do.""

We made friends with another American during our stay in Cape Town - in fact we met him on our transfer from the airport to our hostel. He is... Continue reading »
The start of the real african adventure | Nov 30 06'

by Voices of Africa a traveling as a couple from Los Angeles, on vacation in Cintsa

(Nicks Story). We arrived after a 6 hour drive from Plett to Cintsa and were welcomed to a cold, wet backbackers. It was sad to say goo... Continue reading »