Cutting across the rolling farmland of central South Africa is an impressive canyon often referred to as Africa’s Grand Canyon. The Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is the third largest canyon in the world and has some of the most dramatic and overwhelming scenery in Southern Africa. A Few Of Our Recent Postings:Continue reading “Todays Image • A South African Landscape”
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Exploring Africa’s Grand Canyon
A Guide To The Blyde River Canyon Carved out of the gently rolling countryside of northwestern South Africa by an ancient river is one of Earth’s largest canyons, the Blyde River Canyon. Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of South Africa,” the Blyde River Canyon is a scenic natural wonder located in the MpumalangaContinue reading “Exploring Africa’s Grand Canyon”
Todays Image • Zebras In Africa
A pair of Zebra graze in Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in Africa, covering an area of over 7,500 square miles. Park guides push the search for the “big five” (elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards and giraffes) but there are plenty of antelope, wart hogs, zebras, wildebeests, water buffalo and more to keep youContinue reading “Todays Image • Zebras In Africa”
Wonders Inside The Rock
Known in ancient times as the Pillars of Hercules, the twin mountains of Gibraltar in Europe and Monte Hacho in Africa mark the entrance to the Mediterranean. The Atlas Mountains stretch across northwestern Africa ending at a narrow straight that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea known as the Strait of Gibraltar. OnContinue reading “Wonders Inside The Rock”
Image Of The Day • Elephants, Elephants & More Elephants
As we spent two days on safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park it was amazing the number of elephants we encountered. Sole bull elephants, large herds moving through the bush and families coming to watering holes to drink and bathe. Twice we had bull elephants challenge our truck for getting to near the herd.Continue reading “Image Of The Day • Elephants, Elephants & More Elephants”
Packaged Tour To South Africa • A Review
Traveling Again With Exoticca To South Africa After our experience traveling with friends to South America using Exoticca we booked another trip with them. This time we went to South Africa for almost three weeks, just the two of us. Our View Of Packaged Travel Tours We’ve always been skeptical of packaged travel tours andContinue reading “Packaged Tour To South Africa • A Review”
The Intentional Travelers 