National parks, the wildlife, the people, just anything about Africa and its beauty.
The African Fish eagle, just like the American bald eagle, is a bird synonymous with the African continent. The sound of its cry conjures images of rolling savannah plains full of great herds of zebras, antelopes, gazelles, and lions or cheetahs chasing after them, great rivers meandering slowly through the …
The protected areas of the Cape Floral Region are one of those outstandingly beautiful locations, that some of its scenery seems out of this world. This gem of a location is one of only 6 floral kingdoms found around the globe. I know numbers can be boring, but they simply …
As the name suggests, the Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park straddles the border between Namibia and South Africa. At first glance, this gem of a place looks quite desolate, harsh, incredibly hot, and dry. There is some truth in that since some parts of the Richtersveld area receive less than 50 …
If you would like to view humankind’s history written in bones, then this is the place to be. I know it doesn’t sound that appealing but a visit to the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa is worth its weight in fossils. The continent of Africa is now known to …
“Roberts Birds of Southern Africa” is a well-known and comprehensive field guide for birdwatching in the southern African region. It’s considered one of the most authoritative references for bird identification in this area. The book is authored by Hugh Chittenden, Greg Davies, and Ingrid Weiersbye, and it’s named after Austin …
Robben Island is South Africa’s largest island and it has a long, rich and muddied history. The island was once a stopover for passing ships in Table Bay, then a prison, a whaling station, and a leper colony. But its significance lies with the Robben Island museum and the maximum …
The African Sacred Ibis Bird is an interesting bird as it was once considered a representation of the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom Thoth on earth. As such, the bird was highly revered and as a consequence was offered as a sacrificial offering to Thoth. Its diet most likely led …
South Africa is a treasure trove of so many things, from impressive, and breathtakingly beautiful wildlife that is well maintained, a vibrant and eclectic cultural scene, and some of the greatest spots on earth that have a well-preserved account of the history of the planet. One of these extremely important …
The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa are the newest and 10th heritage site in South Africa. Ask any typical tourist going to South Africa and they probably don’t know about these mountains, but ask geologists and you’ll find a different answer. The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa is …
The Ukhahlamba Drakensberg national park in South Africa is the only mixed heritage site in South Africa and is highly diverse with several different habitats being home to endemic and threatened species of plants and birds. The park constitutes the largest protected montane wilderness in Africa spanning about 200 km …