Traveling to Lose the Misery

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa and is the second most populous country, whose capital is the Western Cape. The city itself offers many attractions and thanks to its breathtaking beauty and even more to discover along the Cape Peninsula. Here are ten great things you can see and do in the peninsula of Cape Town (eye no particular order in terms of preference):

1. Visit the majestic Table Mountain, overlooking the city. You can upload, but if you do not feel too energetic, you can take a cable car to the top. There are many hiking trails in the area that will surely be of interest!
2. Take a trip to Cape Point and enjoy the wonderful ocean views with extraordinary beauty. A visit here is a must for any visitor to Cape Town. Located at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, is located on 7,800 hectares in the area of ​​Good Hope. The Cape Peninsula, running north to south for about 30 km in extreme southwestern tip of Africa. The Cape of Good Hope is within walking distance (2 miles by car). Be prepared for a wonderful fauna, since this is the home of wonderful birds, antelopes, zebras and other animals. Baboons can also be seen in the Cape Peninsula National Park. (more…)

Cederberg Wilderness Area
The wildern rock formations of about 70,000 ha Cederberg Wilderness Area, Nature Reserve since 1973 are reminiscent of the southwestern United States and provide excellent hiking opportunities. In particular, the one-day tour to the Wolfsberg Arch is an absolute highlight. The Cederberg Mountains are located 220 km north of Cape Town and are easily accessible from the N7.
Map of the Cederberg Wilderness AreaVon Citrusdal from a dirt road leads directly into the Cederberg, where one is immersed in a picturesque mountain scenery with rugged hills, deep valleys, 2000 m high mountain peaks and weathered sandstone formations. The natural stone sculptures, such as Maltese Cross and Wolfsberg Arch are connected by a network of trails accessible and photographically particularly productive. Even more day hiking tours with overnight accommodation in simple mountain huts and restored farm buildings are possible. In exert territorial Cederberg Wilderness Area, there are also two campsites with all facilities. (more…)

Bloukrans Bungy + Abseiling
South Africa has everything to offer an ‘Extreme Activities’, which has status and reputation. Of canyoning and river rafting, about free climbing, bungee jumping, shark diving, abseiling and bungee swinging, up to a flight in a fighter jet is all represented, need adrenaline Junkees Sun Two of the things I’ve tried and they hope to bring you here a little closer.
At the Bloukrans Bridge: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 .. Every year, countless adrenaline junkies flock to the highest commercial bungee jump in the world to Bloukrans Bridge on the N2, about 30 km from Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route amidst a beautiful canyon scenery. With a height of 216 meters, it is even in the Guinness Book of Records (the jump is actually ‘only’ about 160 m deep). Who’s headlong jump into the deep valley of the river need have anywhere else to prove.
The first jump from the bridge costs 500 Rand (50 EUR), which is significantly cheaper than the ‘high’ bungee jump in Europe. A second jump on the same day costs even only 300 Rand (30 EUR) and who just want time with under the bridge, this can be for 50 Rand (5 EUR) do. In good weather you can go here without an appointment 7 days a week from 9-17 Clock. The actions will be jumping from the organizers ‘Face Adrenalin’, which offers adrenaline attractions throughout South Africa and consists of a team of professional staff. (more…)

Basotho Cultural Village
To learn more about the lifestyle of the Basotho (the southern Sotho), we recommend a visit to the Basotho Cultural Village on the R712 in the middle of Qwaqwa National Park, about 20 km east of the Golden Gate National Park on the border with Lesotho. The village demonstrates clearly the history, culture and lifestyle, those of the Lesotho mountain people.
Way to the Basotho Cultural VillageDie Basotho are a mixed people, which over the 19 Century was born. In the troubled times of 1836-1848 succeeded King Moshoeshoe I. scattered tribes to integrate in his nation and to grow them as from 25,000 to 80,000.
At the entrance to the Basotho Cultural Village is a small museum (with integrated souvenir shop), in which one can watch a short video introduction. Here also starts the lead at the 16th to the visitor traditional huts in the various architectural styles since the Century and its ways of life are shown.
Joala based government of the Basotho as BegrüßungstrunkDie visit to the village authority and may, one must first register with the Chief and ask for permission. To this end, the Guide says the headman and asked for an audience with the Chief. If this request is granted (which of course is always the case), we get the opportunity to speak to the Chief and a short Joala, a home-brewed millet beer after Sotho way to drink with him. It is certainly not everyone’s taste, but still no one has died from it. The ranking is among the Basotho are very strict and always use them at first the men. (more…)

Drakensberg
The Drakensberg, the main component of the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, the second World Natural Heritage KwaZulu Natal is one of the main attractions of southern Africa. With its gigantic to over 3000 m high sandstone and granite formations, crystal clear streams and rivers and lush green meadows and fields, they are an absolute must for any African traveler. Even with the South Africans want the Drakensberg as a recreational and tourist destination high on the list.
Overview of the different areas of the Drakensberg mountain range extends the DrakensbergeDer from the Kruger National Park in the north to the Garden Route in the south for a distance of approximately 960 km. The real home of the eponymous dragon is but the area between Sentinel and Rhino Peak, where the mountains have over a hundred kilometers away an average elevation of 3,050 meters and rising from the Midlands. They are far from the bustling city of Durban or Johannesburg and were once home to the San Bushmen of southern Africa. The jagged peaks resemble the general view is actually the jagged back of a dragon. Also barrier of spears (Ukhahlamba) are called the Drakensberg often because they used an almost insurmountable obstacle to the west. With its unique beautiful landscape, they attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and yet you can still find a secluded spot. (more…)

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park
The warm, humid climate and lush vegetation, consisting of a variety of grasses, shrubs and trees, an ideal habitat for a wide variety of animals in KwaZulu-Natal. Among the best known reserves is one of the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park
Location of Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park ParksDer established in 1895 is one of the oldest parks in Africa. The two areas were once separated by an animal-free corridor from each other to prevent disease transmission to cattle of the tribes living there at that time. 1989, the corridor itself has been protected area and joined the two sections. The park covers 1000 square kilometers, making it the third largest protected area in the Republic of South Africa.
As magnificent tree savannah area and large flood plain, the longest of the year is dominated by the rivers White and Black Umfolozi, the park is a paradise for the ‘Big Five’ as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, spotted hyena and wild dog. The northern edges of the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park is covered with humid forest, grassy hills, jungle and beautiful rivers. Hluhluwe and Umfolozi differ significantly by their atmosphere. Hluhluwe acts tropical with densely wooded hills and gallery forests. The dense vegetation makes it difficult in the summer, the game viewing. To compensate, you can watch birds like cry, robbery and Steppe Eagle. Umfolozi is twice as large as the Black Umfolozi Hluhluwe.Blick Here were formerly the hunting grounds of Zuluherrschern and later the area became the hotbed of European ivory hunters and sports. That the White Umfolozi no longer flows all year round, is a consequence of strong erosion in the densely populated areas outside the reserve and Hurricane Demonia, destroyed the gallery forest, with its monumental sycamore. After all, remain accessible, even during dry years, ponds and potholes for the Wild. Here, as well as natural water holes and the animals can be well observed. (more…)