Nestled in the Maluti Mountains in South Africa’s Free State, the Golden Gate Highlands National Park is well worth a visit. Whilst the park does not boast the big five, it is home to blesbok, eland, zebra, jackal and baboon. However, the main draw of Golden Gate is the spectacular scenery, with its ‘golden’ sandstone […]
South Africa
Camdeboo National Park
Eastern Cape’s Camdeboo National Park, is a short and hassle-free drive from Mountain Zebra National Park, so it is easy to combine these two areas, over a few days. The Karoo landscape is stunning, and while you won’t see much game in Camdeboo, I would definitely recommend spending a couple of days exploring and relaxing. […]
Advice for Scuba Diving in Southern Africa
Having spent the last year training to Scuba dive with BSAC in the chilly waters of the UK coast (and the odd quarry or two), I am looking forward to dipping my fins into warmer waters, and exploring Southern Africa from a new angle, during my next visit. I’ve been researching some of the best […]
5 Lesser Known Southern African National Parks
Everyone knows that Southern Africa is blessed with amazing wildlife and scenery, and whilst the names of Kruger, Chobe and Etosha are likely to spring to mind as some of the best spots to head for safari, what about a few of the lesser known parks? These areas can offer the same wildlife viewing opportunities […]
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