Summer is peaking in the Southern hemisphere, and while the days become longer and the temperatures rise, you might hopefully find yourself in Cape Town. While you may have planned some things to do - Here are some tips on what the best places are for fun, relaxing and exciting things in the Mother [...]
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a continuous movement of over two million wildebeest, accompanied by large groups of zebra and gazelles. This massive group of wildlife is looking for food and water, which results in the animals following the rains. The movement mainly moves through the Serengeti Nature Reserve in Tanzania up into the [...]
On the 2-day Garden Route Wildlife Safari, you can see the differences between the environmentally diverse biomes of South Africa as well as the rich variation in wildlife. From lush green mountains and oceans on the Garden Route to the dry semi-desert filled with ostriches of the Klein Karoo. South Africa has a lot [...]
The moment the instructor opens the door and you are about to jump out the plane – the what am I doing question hits you. Before you can answer it, you are crashing through the sky at 200 kilometres per hour. The freefall is an indescribable and sensational feeling. The rest of the descent [...]
A few seconds is all that it takes to see spectacular wildlife encounters in the Kruger National Park. I witnessed this first hand on the 4 Day Budget Kruger Safari when a lioness jumped an impala s soon as we entered the park. Unfortunately, most of my group missed this spectacular sighting while being [...]
Recently, South Africa ranked as the third most biodiverse country in the world. Over 95,000 known species are living in the diverse biomes of the country, resulting in tourism, fishing, farming, and other related industries. The country has recognized the importance of its rich biodiversity by protecting designated areas. This video is about the [...]
More and more animals become endangered due to poaching, loss of habitat, road-kill, starvation and other dangers. Most and if not all factors, are caused by humans and we are most likely the ones who can save these animals. Especially because Africa has such a rich and diverse wildlife which makes it is of [...]
As someone with a fear of heights, I was lucky to do the abseiling off Table Mountain. This incredible experience helped me conquer my fear with clear instructions and helpful guides. The Abseiling has breath-taking views of the coastline of the Atlantic Seaboard. It is a fun, thrilling and beautiful experience. Followed by a [...]
Stroll along the markets of Cape Town and fall in love in the local dishes of South Africa. Or buy clothes and hand-crafted jewelry from all the different stands. On a market, there is something for everyone. Go with friends and family to feast upon the various foods and drinks and enjoy the live [...]
Once again, I (Guido Swarts) have been lucky to be sent on a tour with Ashanti Travel. This time I went on a one-of-a-kind tour to Cape Point. This tour is unique because a part of the trip is on E-bikes. Which is a whole different experience when compared to viewing the road from [...]