A colony of 1000 breeding pairs of African penguins nests on the beaches and in the gardens of Simon's Town. This is definitely a must see for anyone visiting Cape Town.
Category: South Africa
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch is an exceptional botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa's six different biomes and administered by the South African National Biodiversity Table Mountain in Cape Town. This gorgeous garden is worth a visit or picnic… Continue reading Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Bo-Kaap
We explore the colorful houses of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town. Ba-Kaap was known as the Malay Quarter. It is a former racially segregated area.
The Big Five – Africa
We are planning our next visit to Africa. This would be our 4th time. Great pictures here. Thanks for sharing. Checking out the Big 5 Five by 100 Country Trek.
In Africa, the Big Five game animals are, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros and Cape Buffalo. We saw many of these in countries where we have travelled including, Zambia,Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa.
Animals Across the Globe
Earth day is fast approaching and during each trip we see many animals. The little critters we come across can be someone's pet, a poor stray one, or an exotic creature that requires a second or third glance. The first photo is one of my favorites from our trip to Costa Rica. The bulging eyes… Continue reading Animals Across the Globe
Cape Town Water Crisis
As day zero approaches for Cape Town, is this a end of tourism? Is this a time to reflect on how we exploit our precious nature resources? Cape Town Day Zero blog offers value sources for travelers, guests, and residents alike. Check out this video from Reuter News: Tourism Dries Up in Cape Town's Water… Continue reading Cape Town Water Crisis
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