Many people told us not to visit Pilgrim’s Rest because of safety concerns and because, according to them, the town had lost much of its old charm. Well, our visit turned out to be completely different. We had a great experience and were glad we didn’t believe those warnings...
We enjoyed driving the Panorama Route through Mpumalanga, one of South Africa’s most spectacular scenic drives, famous for its dramatic viewpoints, deep canyons, winding mountain roads and impressive waterfalls. The route follows the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. It passes...
Finally, we ventured outside Johannesburg, with our first stop at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, Gauteng. Covering around 300 hectares, this beautiful nature reserve is a popular green escape from the city, combining landscaped lawns, natural veld and an...
Today, we were invited by Ian Harmer (đź“ž+263 772 224 069) from African Wanderer to explore Matobo National Park, located just 35 km south of Bulawayo. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is renowned for its spectacular granite balancing rocks, extensive San rock art, and one of...
We spent a day and a night at Cape Maclear after a 6-hour-long, tiring drive from Senga Bay along the severely damaged M10 road, followed by the final stretch on the S128 road, which was just as rough but even narrower and steeper. Cape Maclear is a stunning, laid-back fishing village...
Perched high on the Rift Valley escarpment overlooking Lake Malawi, Livingstonia is a picturesque historic town renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, rich educational heritage, and sweeping panoramic views. Founded in 1894 by Scottish missionaries, it remains one of...
We decided to take a day’s rest on the shores of Lake Nyasa before crossing the border into Malawi. Matema is a stunning and secluded lakeside town in southwestern Tanzania, nestled within the East African Rift Valley on the northern shores of Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi). It is renowned for...
Lake Ngozi is an awe-inspiring emerald-green crater lake nestled within the Uporoto Ridge Forest Reserve, about 22 kilometres south of Mbeya at an altitude of 2.620 meters. Surrounded by steep, forested crater walls, it is Africa’s second-largest crater lake and one of the...
Mbeya is Tanzania’s vibrant “Green City,” nestled in the country’s southwestern highlands at an altitude of 1,700 metres. Known for its lush mountain scenery and cool climate, it serves as a major agricultural powerhouse and an important transit hub linking Tanzania with Zambia and Malawi...
After visiting the king, we drove back to Fianarantsoa (2 hours) and then continued in the morning to Ambalavao (2 hours). Drive involved navigating the narrow, winding RN25 (often paved but damaged) from the rainforest to the highlands, followed by the paved, scenic RN7. The 118+ km...