Bulgaria - The Rila Monastery
Foto: Elephants crossing the river (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
South_Africa - Addo Elephant National Park is a nature reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, established in 1931 to protect the endangered Cape elephant population. Today, it is one of the largest and most successful conservation projects in South Africa’s history. Covering over 180,000 hectares, the park is home to a wide variety of species. Besides elephants, it hosts buffalo, lions, rhinos, leopards, hyenas, zebras, various antelope species, and numerous birds. The park is particularly known for its large elephant population, which has become a major attraction. Visitors can explore the park via game drives, horseback riding, walking, or mountain biking. Several routes lead through different park areas. Pick-up points and campgrounds are available for overnight stays. A key highlight is observing elephants up close at waterholes or dust-bathing in the sand. Several observation points allow visitors to view elephants closely in their natural environment. Addo Elephant National Park offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Africa’s iconic animals in the wild.
Cape of Good Hope
South_Africa - The guide apologizes and asks if we had received notice that he would be late. We hadn’t! We quickly set off, picking up four German tourists along the way, completing our small, friendly group. We start the tour along the coastline heading south. At ...
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South_Africa - The Garden Route, or Tuinroute in Dutch, lies along South Africa’s southern coast and is one of the country’s highlights. The route stretches from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay, featuring stunning natural scenery with deep sea inlets, rivers, and ...
Kruger National Park
South_Africa - We set off at 7:45 a.m. for the game drive in two jeeps. The jeeps stay together so everyone sees the same wildlife. Our driver, Jafta, leads the way. Immediately after leaving the campsite, we see buffalo, impalas, and wildebeest. Turning east, we spot ...
The township Soweto
South_Africa - Soweto is South Africa’s most famous township, over a century old. It originated when tens of thousands of Black residents of Johannesburg were relocated there by the white authorities. Leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu lived here. Soweto, ...
Valley of Desolation near GraaffReinet
South_Africa - Graaff Reinet was once South Africa’s fourth-largest town. It began as an administrative outpost of Cape Town to govern the interior. Not surprisingly, many houses are built in the same old Dutch style as Cape Town. Our lodge is on the city’s edge ...