My great grandfather took the train when moving from Pretoria to the Cape Colony in 1913. His route included a few days’ stop in Bloemfontein and Kimberley. Then, it was the long journey to the southwest corner of the African … Continued
No trip to Cape Town, South Africa, would be complete without a visit to Robben Island, the former high-security prison for political prisoners. This World Heritage Site shares a very rich history dating back hundreds of years. The island in … Continued
Kimberley, South Africa, capital city of the Northern Cape, doesn’t draw a lot of tourists like Joburg and Cape Town. However, at one time, this quiet arid city was the crown jewel of the African continent and British Empire. Even … Continued
I loved my time at Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve! This private reserve and my lodge, Ndaka, were outstanding. I dreamed of an African safari for years. Anyone who knew me as a kid or teenager, probably expected me to … Continued
Johannesburg, South Africa is a city that shouldn’t be there due to lacking natural resources, but it is. Locals affectionately call the city Joburg or Jozi. When my great grandfather was in South Africa 100 years ago, Jozi was young … Continued
I had seen everything I planned to see in Pretoria, but I wasn’t done there yet. I had hunted done the 1913 Pretoria guide through the National Library website and ask a librarian feature. My great grandfather mentioned this guide … Continued
My second day in Pretoria, I ventured out solo as my friends returned to China. I planned to visit the National Zoo, a place my great grandfather wrote about visiting twice. To get there from the Gautrain station, I walked … Continued
Pretoria, South Africa is the capital city for the executive branch. The legislative and judiciary branches are headquartered in other cities. That’s one thing that makes South Africa unique. My great grandfather recorded the last six months of his time … Continued
This is one of the first major trips of this length (2+ weeks) when I didn’t use an agency or anyone to help with the logistics. Most of my adventures are shorter than that and don’t require a lot of … Continued
Many people asked me about the safety of South Africa, and it was a common theme from tour companies, locals, travel sites, etc. For this reason, I’m addressing the topic of safety in South Africa in its own post. Is … Continued