Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique Africa’s “Tip of Gold”
Ponta do Ouro means “tip of gold” in Portuguese. It says a lot about what the Portuguese colonizers were looking for when they arrived. Their optimism quickly faded because they Continue Reading →
Africa Travel Adventures
Africa is full of mystery and that is why it was my preferred travel destination at the outset of my extended world tour. The following Africa travel adventures are centered around adventure themes such as self tour safari, surfing and unencumbered exploration. I made a diligent effort to make my Africa travel adventures unique and challenging. As a result, all of the following content is unencumbered personal experiences. Travel guides were only used when it was compulsory. My main objective is to document my first hand travel experience. Therefore, all of the following travel posts are based on the local history, religion, politics, ecology, plus flora and fauna.
History of Mozambique from Colonialism to Present Times
The history of Mozambique is based on 500 years of colonial occupation followed by the struggle for independence and a brutal civil war. The enduring effects of colonial occupation are Continue Reading →
Follow the Garden Route to Jeffery’s Bay, South Africa
The drive from George to Jeffery’s Bay only takes a few hours. The drive follows the Garden Route which is very popular due the diverse range of vegetation, lagoons and Continue Reading →
Things to do near George, South Africa | Billabong Pro
After 6 weeks in Kommetjie I was now traveling to George, South Africa. George is located on the far eastern end of Western Cape, just before you cross over to Continue Reading →
Western Cape Destinations | Cape Town, South Africa
Although I had previously traveled extensively in South Africa, this would be my first travel adventure to Western Cape. The focal point of my trip would exploring be Cape Town Continue Reading →
A Brief History of Cape Town South Africa
The first colonists to establish the history of Cape Town, South Africa were the Dutch in the 17th century. Additionally, these colonists were employees of the Dutch East India Company. Continue Reading →
The Best Ramsgate KZN South Africa Things To Do
One of the best Ramsgate KZN things to do is the drive from Johannesburg. Indeed, it will give first time visitors a true taste of South Africa. The drive to Continue Reading →
Pilanesberg National Park Self Drive Safari
Pilanesberg National Park was about a 3 hour drive north of my accommodation near the Johannesburg, South Africa airport. I had been in Jo-burg for 2 days and my hosts Continue Reading →
Zinkwazi Beach KZN South Africa Gateway to Zululand
Zinkwazi beach is located on the Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal province South Africa. It is a small town located adjacent to the Zinkwazi River estuary. The main attraction of Zinkwazi Continue Reading →
Safari Adventures at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park
The best safari destination in South Africa is Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Located within KwaZulu-Natal coastal province, this renown game reserve was the former private hunting grounds of King Shaka Zulu. Continue Reading →