Garden Route Sunrise

This photo was taken today at The Garden Route Game Lodge. 

Its true what they say "Every cloud has a silver lining"

Wouldn't you rather be here?

Imagine how amazing this must be?

Electrical Storm over Durban

Photograph by Justin Klusener

Home to the African Penguins

Boulders Beach in the Western Cape is home to the African Penguins. 

Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach was started in 1983 and one of the very few mainland Penguin colonies.
The sea is great to swim in and the big boulders scattered on the beach provide shade and protection. 

Visiting the Penguins is a fun activity for the whole family, spend some time viewing and learning about the history and importance of conservation of these beautiful African Penguins. 

African Penguins, Boulders Beach

Tip: plan a trip with a few extra hours to spare and visit the small historical town of Simonstown. Simonstown has a lot to offer from whale watching to streets filled with history and heritage. Something you might not know is that their best time is during winter, I know right. Reason being they are part of the few small towns who are North-facing and they surrounded by magnificent mountains so well the rest are wet and windy, Simonstown is perfectly happy in the sun. 
  

Simonstown, Western Cape

If you have never been to Simonstown then I suggest you make a plan to visit this secret town situated between the mountains with magnificent views of the Giants of the Sea, our whales.

Drakensberg Cave Accommodation

Did you know that you can actually sleep in a cave while visiting the Drakensberg?

Yes you read correctly. You can book your cave for the night and experience the scenic beauty in a new way. 

How awesome must that be to spend the night in a cave while listening to the crickets outside. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Drakensberg Mountains

 

Would you do it?

South Africa Vineyards

Source: http://blog.kumkani.com/index.php/2011/03/04/south-african-wine-leads-the-way-2/

Would love to be sitting here right now

Paarl, Western Cape

Source: http://www.curiouswines.ie/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/paarl-south-africa.jpg

Lowveld, Limpopo Province

Photo by: Henry Pretorius

Cape Town Lightning

Photo by: Glenn Kasner

An electrical storm which went over Table Mountain. Brilliant photography

Imagine you were here

Magoebaskloof, Limpopo Province

How magnificent does this look? Imagine taking a stroll through these trees.




Source: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/your-south-africa-photos/#/magoebaskloof-limpopo-province_28712_600x450.jpg

Golden Gate, Free State

Golden Gate Highlands Park, Free State

Namaqualand Flowers

Purple Flowers from Namaqualand

 

The hills are covered with vibrant colours of oranges, reds, yellows and purples. The Namaqualand Flower season is beautiful, thousands of little flowers bloom in such rich colours. Over 4,000 different types of

The show of colours depend on the rainfall received early that year but the best time to see the flowers is end August and early September when South Africa enters Spring.

If you would like to experience the flowers differently, try the hiking or cycling tours through the fields.

Tip: Stop at the nearest tourism information office to find the best display as each year varies.

Namaqualand Flowers, Northern Cape

Namaqualand Flowers

 

Image source:

• http://www.saphototours.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484837/6978071.jpg?239
• http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-photo/rachelandmike/2/1250074210/wildflowers-of-namaqualand.jpg/tpod.html
• http://www.panoramio.com/photo/62348809

Wouldn't you rather be here?

The Majestic Drakensberg Mountains

http://www.icec2012.org.za/photogallery/SouthAfrica/Drakensberg.jpg