Sights Archives ⋆ Page 24 of 160 ⋆ The Passenger

April 25, 2024January 30, 2025

Neozoa

Monkeyland, located near Plettenberg Bay, is a nice sanctuary dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of primates. Set in a lush forest environment, Monkeyland provides a safe haven for over 500 primates from around the world, including species such as capuchins, lemurs, baboons, and marmosets. The sanctuary is a free-roaming facility, allowing the monkeys to live in natural habitats where they can interact with each other and explore the forest at their own pace. Observing monkeys moving from tree to tree is a great pleasure.

April 25, 2024January 30, 2025

Robberg

The Robberg Nature Reserve, located just outside Plettenberg Bay along South Africa’s stunning Garden Route, is a remarkable coastal sanctuary known for its breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife. The reserve is famous for its rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops, and pristine beaches, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and photographers. The Robberg Peninsula, which forms the heart of the reserve, offers a variety of trails with varying levels of difficulty, all providing sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding coastline.

April 24, 2024January 30, 2025

Map of Africa

The Map of Africa at Wilderness, located in the Garden Route National Park, is a stunning natural landmark that offers visitors a unique and panoramic view of the landscape. This natural rock formation, resembling the shape of the African continent, is located on a hilltop and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness, including the sparkling waters of Wilderness Lagoon and the expansive coastline stretching to the horizon.

April 24, 2024January 30, 2025

Botlierskop

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, located near Mossel Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa, offers an exceptional wildlife experience in a privately owned 4,200-hectare reserve. The reserve is home to a diverse range of African wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), as well as giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. It is absolutely amazing to see this wonderful animals roam freely and to get close enough for great picture. Botlierskop was the best place for a safari during my trip to South Africa.

April 23, 2024January 30, 2025

Ostriches

I honestly didn’t expect Oudtshoorn to be the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World‘, but it is. If you want to learn more about the historic reasons, try out a place like the Safari Ostrich Farm where you can see 4,000 of these birds held for getting feathers, eggs, meat and leather. You can observe different species of ostriches and enjoy viewing the birds that can run up to 70 km/h on a tractor tour.

April 23, 2024June 29, 2024

Swartberg

The Swartberg pass near Oudtshoorn is the most absurd road I’ve ever taken. Stunning views, steep ascents, interesting rock formations and a tiny little bit dangerous. The still unpaved road was created from 1884 to 1888 by Thomas Bain or better said by 200 convicts. It connects the small and the large karoo; the peak of the Swartberg is 1585 meters high. Road conditions are poor but you don’t need to have a four-wheel drive – I did it with a manual-shift VW Polo.

April 23, 2024January 30, 2025

Cango Caves

The Cango Caves, located just outside of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, are one of South Africa’s most famous natural wonders. These spectacular limestone caves, formed over millions of years, are renowned for their impressive stalactites and stalagmites, along with their vast, cavernous chambers. The caves stretch for over four kilometers and offer guided tours that explore different sections, with varying levels of difficulty and depth, providing visitors with the chance to see the incredible rock formations up close.

April 23, 2024January 31, 2025

Sunrise

Meerkats, small mongoose species native to the southern regions of Africa, are known for their highly social and cooperative behavior, living in large family groups called mobs or clans. These groups can range from a few individuals to over 30, with complex social structures and roles within the group. Meerkats are highly dependent on each other for survival, and they exhibit remarkable cooperation, particularly when it comes to protecting their young and foraging for food.

April 22, 2024January 30, 2025

Bontebok

The Bontebok National Park can be found near Swellendam and offers a wonderful, relaxed and immersive experience for nature lovers with its self-drive game routes. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the iconic bontebok, a species of antelope once on the brink of extinction, and now thriving within the park’s protected boundaries. The self-drive game route allows visitors to explore the park at their own pace, offering opportunities to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, such as springbok, zebra, turtles, giant spiders and various bird species, including the blue crane and black harrier.

April 21, 2024January 30, 2025

Boschendal

There are so many wine estates near Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. If you’ve got time you can take the Franschhoek Wine Tram and visit multiple ones without the need to drive on your own. If you can only visit one, try one of the oldest: Boschendal Wine Estate is located in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of the Cape Winelands and is one of South Africa’s most renowned wine estates. Established in 1685, it has a rich history, initially founded by the French Huguenot Jean le Long. Today, Boschendal is celebrated for its exceptional wines, particularly its Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which reflect the estate’s commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices.