Cape_Verde - Parque Natural do Fogo
Foto: Life in a township (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
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, an acronym for Johannesburg South-West Townships, is now home to over 3.5 million people. During the struggle against apartheid, Soweto was a hotbed of resistance and political activism. In 1976, students sparked riots against the regime, which spread across the country, paving the way to the end of apartheid. Years later, life has gradually improved for residents. More people now have access to electricity and water. Old huts are being replaced by solid houses with roads and street lighting. There are even small guesthouses, restaurants, shopping centers, and a new supermarket. Thousands of tourists visit Soweto annually, staying in Nelson Mandela’s former home and visiting the Hector Pieterson Museum and sites of major anti-apartheid battles. AIDS and unemployment remain the township’s biggest challenges today.
Addo Elephant Park
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...