Visiting the Cape Peninsula is a popular day trip when in Cape Town. The peninsula juts out from the city center to the Indian Ocean, home of the southernmost point of Africa. It's a stunning natural area that feels far removed from the rest of Cape Town. I looked at a few options before … [Read more...] about How to See the Cape Peninsula Independently
South Africa
An Urban Safari with Kiff Kombi
Despite having nearly a month to travel around South Africa, it wasn't nearly enough time. I arrived in Cape Town with only four days left and wanted to fit in as much as possible. The only thing I knew I wanted to do was a tour with Kiff Kombi, a company I'd read about online. Started by an … [Read more...] about An Urban Safari with Kiff Kombi
Relaxing in Durban
After a stressful stay in Johannesburg and an incredible tour through Kruger National Park and Swaziland, it was time to start the rest of my trip in Durban. I planned a few days in the coastal city to relax before hitting the road again, spending time with some friends from my tour. I had … [Read more...] about Relaxing in Durban
The Creatures of Kruger National Park
When people asked me what I was going to do in South Africa, my first answer was, "See some animals!" And that was definitely true. The only thing I really booked in advance was a tour that would go through the country's most famous national park, Kruger National Park. It spans over 7,500 miles and … [Read more...] about The Creatures of Kruger National Park
In the Heart of Soweto
There is something magical about Soweto. Yes, it was a prison designed by our oppressors, but it also gave us a sense of self-determination and control. Soweto was ours. It had an aspirational quality that you don’t find elsewhere. In America the dream is to make it out of the ghetto. In Soweto, … [Read more...] about In the Heart of Soweto