Kayaking in Tsitsikamma National Park
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I’m headed back into Tsitsikamma National Park to kayak inland through towering green cliffs. Love this combo of adventure and stunning scenery. Continue reading
Category Archives: Africa
Another Epic African Sunset Post
My evening in Tsitsikamma National Park concludes with an epic African sunset. And then dessert. Continue reading
Waterfall Hike in Tsitsikamma
South Africa reminds me again why it’s my favorite country: I hike for several hours along the ocean to a waterfall in Tsitsikamma National Park. It’s another level of beauty. Continue reading
Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Done… Bungee Jumping
Want to watch me freak out before jumping 700 feet off a bridge? There’s video. Check out this recap of my first (and only) bungee jump. Continue reading
Rugged Thesen Island
Knysna continues to impress — this morning it reminded me of the Caribbean, this afternoon it reminds me of the UK’s rugged coastline. It’s one of my favorite stops on the Garden Route. Continue reading
South Africa… or the Caribbean?
I spend a glorious afternoon soaking up the tropical views of East Head in Knysna… is this really South Africa, or have I teleported to the Caribbean? Continue reading
No Dessert Refused in Knysna
Knysna is one of the more popular stops along the Garden Route. This post details some of the nearby beaches (in Sedgefield and Plettenberg Bay) as well as my fancy guest house and favorite restaurants in Knysna. Continue reading
Cage Diving with Crocs!
Adventure alert — here’s a recap of that time I went cage diving with crocodiles in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. I emerged with all limbs intact! Continue reading
Cango Wildlife Ranch Adventures
I had a blast exploring Cango Wildlife Ranch — we saw lemurs, lions, flying foxes, lots of crocs, and even a white snow tiger. This place is way better than a zoo; you can sign up for animal encounters and interact with them. Continue reading
Exploring the Cango Caves
There’s a series of impressive caverns along the Garden Route in South Africa — this place is called Cango Caves and it features gnarly stalactites and stalagmites. Continue reading