Welcome to The Eastern Cape
The Eastern Province has positioned itself as South Africa's new frontier, where highly developed first-world and emerging economies meet. This creates a dynamic tourism, trade and investment environment.
S1 – Ep 324 – Boknesstrand and Cannon Rocks – Fascinating Piece of History!
Our trip to Boknesstrand and Cannon Rocks was filled with adventure and discovery. Despite arriving in darkness, our accommodation provided us with a comfortable stay and we enjoyed the delicious chicken curry we bought. The next morning, we eagerly set out to explore these captivating destinations. The Estuary at Boknesstrand left us in awe with its breathtaking beauty. As we enjoyed a delightful breakfast of locally-made toasties at the pristine beach, we marvelled at the surroundings. A short drive away, we reached Cannon Rocks, where we discovered a fascinating piece of history. The cannons on the beach originated from a vessel that fell victim to pirate attacks in 1622 and sank just offshore. Walking along the beach, we also stumbled upon remnants of another shipwreck, which was a reminder of the treacherous reputation of this shoreline. Learning that this coastline ranked as the third most perilous in the world, left us astonished. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #easterncape #boknesstrand #cannonrocks
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Karoo
TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT SOUTH AFRICA
1. You can drink our tap water (at most places, anyway).
2. You can see Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffe, Rhino and Crocodile in the wild (and lots, LOTS more -- the Kruger Park is a MUST!!!!).
3. South Africa has the longest wine route in the world, the R62 wine route
4. The Tugela Falls is the second highest waterfall in the world, where the water tumbles down 850 metres. First place goes to the Angel Falls in Venezuela at 979 metres.
5. Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world -- and the largest green one. The Grand Canyon in the US is the biggest, and the Fish River Canyon in Namibia the second.
6. South Africa has some of the best reefs in the world for scuba diving.
7. We have really good weather. Really, really good weather!!! Especially in the Lowveld in winter!
8. Pretoria has the second largest number of embassies in the world after Washington, D.C.
9. The only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace prize winners is in Soweto. Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu both have houses in Vilakazi Street in Soweto.
10. South Africa houses one of the three largest telescopes in the world at Sutherland in the Karoo.
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S1 – Ep 150 – Victoria West – The Diamond Way between Cape Town and Kimberley!
After our stuck-in-the-mud experience on the Bokpoort road we took the tar road to Victoria West. It was interesting to learn that it marked the beginning of the Diamond Way between Cape Town and Kimberley. As we approached Victoria West, we saw beautiful pink flamingos on the dam just before town and they did a fly-by just for us. On entering the town, we could sense the rich history. Our stay at Merino Junction in the centre of town was fabulous. We rarely stay in hotels, so this was special. The food was amazing and not to mention our warm and cozy room. The next morning we were up early and ready to explore the rest of the town. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #bokpoort #victoriawest #merinojunction,
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S1 – Ep 184 – Steynsburg – Surrounded by Mountains and Hills in the Eastern Cape’s Karoo!
The hills and mountains as you approach Steynsburg are amazing. When we entered we could see that it was surrounded by them. This small town is located in the Eastern Cape’s Karoo and we love the Karoo. After filling up with fuel, we made sure to find the train station. The station building must have been a grand old building in its day but it is not in use anymore and is not in good shape. We then took a drive to the Town Hall and found it also not to be functioning anymore. The churches seemed to be in good condition except for one which looked totally abandoned. The caravan park was another spot we were very keen on visiting but it too was sadly not open for business anymore. I was happy to see that the local authority is working on the roads and improving them. Despite the town in some need of serious attention and upliftment, it was a very interesting visit to Steynsburg. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #steynsburg #easterncape #karoo #mountains
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Restaurants in Willowmore, South Africa
Have a really tasty meal again, in a good restaurant or eatery nearby. Enjoy a great dinner with near Willowmore. Whether gourmet, fast food or a romantic candlelight dinner, you will find something suitable here.
Here you can find Restaurants in Willowmore, South Africa:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - 1) Lou's Place Willowmore
00:32 - 2) Belly Deli Willowmore
00:41 - 3) Kapoet
00:50 - 4) Royal Hotel
00:59 - 5) The Willow Historical Guest House
01:08 - 6) Inwag Cafe
01:17 - 7) BAVIAANS KAFEE
01:26 - 8) Lapidaria- Karoo Rose Guest House
01:34 - 9) The Old Jail Willowmore
01:44 - 10) Amigo
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WILLOWmore sa SOUTH AFRICA
On a warm summer day in 1856 Frederick Lehmkuhl developed a homestead that became the village of Willowmore in 1864, the gateway between the Great Karoo and the harbour at Knysna. The Dutch Reform Church built a rectory, which later became a girls hostel, and today was our accommodation as the Willowmore Historical Guesthouse. We were warmly welcomed by Deon van der Merwe, (HTTP:// a friendly large Afrikaans, who rearranged guests and assisted me to a cabin. Our traditional room was outfitted with nineteenth century furniture, brass beds, antique chairs, dressing table and an old original oil painting. Unfortunately it was also unheated, about fifteen degrees Celsius, and cold. Our dinner was delivered to the cottage, babotie for Richard and I ate very tough Calamari and tough rump steak consumed with a Carling Black Label beer, brewed here under license from Canada. We ate, and then went to bed to escape the cold at 10.00 pm. Richard later told me, I heard four women visitors getting very vocal and pissed at the bar, and I intended to join them, but I fell asleep.
Saturday 16 August Knysna
We dressed by 8.30 am and ate a hotel breakfast of fried eggs and bacon, checking out about 11.00 am. The cost with meals was $150.00, which I felt, was excessive, but last night we were very pleased to get any accommodation. Im not sure why we were so slow getting going, but I need time to type my journal, and Richard likes to walk and explore. We drove for an hour to Uniondale, turned off the N9 there onto R339, a secondary road, and then drove to Adventuur, where R339 narrowed to a double lane dirt track running ninety kilometres over a series of towering, blue tipped mountain ranges to the coast at Plettenburg Bay or Knysna.
Baviaanskloof South Africa Eastern Cape Road Trip
Baviaanskloof reserve in the Eastern Cape, between Willowmore and Port Elizabeth is a lightly touched World Heritage Site. We spent 3 days on an trip through the reserve, and what an awesome and amazing place it is. Baviaanskloof is pretty remote, despite the fact that it isn't actually very far as the crow flies from major coastal urban centres like Port Elizabeth or George in the Garden Route.
Once you get into this hidden valley though, the wider world seems to be very far away.
We stayed in an actual cave on our first night, which was a really really different experience. I can recommend sleeping in a cave at least once in your life, here's the website:
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4 Unique Places to visit in South Africa
#Mapungubwe #Travel #Holiday #Breathingstone
In this video, Jr talks about 4 most unique places that you can visit in South Africa according to his research, he explain them as follows
1. BREATHING STONE
2. THE GIANT FOOTPRINT
3. MAPUNGUBWE (THE KINGDOM OF MAPUNGUBWE)
4. THE DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
Makkedaat Caves | Baviaanskloof | Eastern Cape | Overlanding South Africa
Long weekend trip to the eastern cape to enjoy the karoo midlands, majestic mountains and rolling hills and greens in one of the best and purest settings nature has to offer with South Africa.
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Makkadaat caves/ Grotte in Baviaanskloof
Come and visit Makkedaat Cave for an experience you will remember for a long time to come.
The caves are also available during winter months as there are braai facilities and a stove to keep the cave warm.
Please note you can reach us with sedan vehicles via Willowmore and Uniondale even though the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area Road is restricted to 4x4 vehicles.
At the bottom of the page there is a short introductory video to Makkedaat Caves, a glimpse of what can be expected.
Please take note that Makkedaat Caves are located on a working farm.
Important Information for visitors to the Baviaanskloof
Fuel – No Fuel available in the Baviaanskloof Fill up in Patensie or Willowmore.
Gates into the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. –
The gates close at 16:00 and re-open at 05:00 in the morning.
Please ensure that you have sufficient cash available to pay the entry fee.
Please ensure that you have a serviceable spare wheel and tools to change flat tyres in your vehicle.
Please note that there is no cell phone reception in the Baviaanskloof
ATM – No ATM facilities available in the Kloof.
No Pets allowed in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area.
No credit card facilities available in the Baviaanskloof.
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Henriëtte Terblanche
044 934 1012
044 9231 921
082 215 5175
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Set in the Karoo Midlands, the Baviaans area features majestic mountains rising from rolling plains, with lush green valleys providing stark contrast. With stunning sunsets and clear, starry nights, the Baviaans offers a taste of life at its unspoilt best.
The area encompasses the World Heritage Site of Baviaanskloof and the Karoo towns of Steytlerville, Willowmore, Rietbron, and Groot Rivier and is located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Known for small stock farming and for the richness of its endemic plant species, its interesting cultural heritage and its abundance of bird and animal life, the Baviaans area holds ample opportunity for outdoor recreation for both the adventurous and the less adventurous tourist.
While the areas’ natural splendour attracts nature lovers from around the globe, this is not all it has to offer as artists and entrepreneurs flourish under the Karoo sun and create points of interest well-worth the journey off the beaten track.
Offering a number of different routes, the area is the perfect destination for both short and long breaks from the city.
The Baviaans is the ultimate destination to experience the best nature has to offer in its purest form and life as it was intended to be lived.
Due to its rugged nature, the Baviaanskloof, Rietbron, Steytlerville, Willowmore and Grootrivier areas cater for both the adventurous and the less adventurous tourist. Visit our what to do page to read more.
Doringkloof Bush Camp offers shady bush campsites ideal to stay at whilst exploring the Baviaanskloof and our 4x4 trails in your own time? The campsites are well away from the working areas of the farm and each site is provided...
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Baviaanskloof Uitspan - Camping and Accommodation
Stay at Baviaanskloof Uitspan and really Span Uit amid the spectacular scenery and peace and quiet of the Baviaanskloof, the scenic wonderland of the Eastern Cape.
Uitspan provide Self catering and Luxury Camping accommodation facilities. Accommodation is offered in three fully equipped Self Catering Chalets and a double room with en-suite bathroom.
There are also a number of grassed and/or shaded campsites, some with private ablutions and lapas.
Baviaanskloof Uitspan is located at the western end of the Baviaanskloof, some 45 kilometers from Willowmore, 10 kilometers from the Nuwekloof Pass.
From Patensie it is 160 kilometers through the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, so please allow for about 5 to 6 hours traveling time. Access from Patensie is only for 4x4 or vehicles with high ground clearance.
From the Uniondale -Willowmore side Baviaanskloof Uitspan is accessible to all types of vehicles as well as off road caravans.
Uitspan to Willowmore
Leaving Uitspan campsite towards Willowmore through Nuwepoort
S1 – Ep 175 – De Rust – A Picturesque Klein Karoo Village South of Meiringspoort!
Having just gone through the stunningly beautiful Meringspoort, we had the privilege of staying over at Meijer’s Rust. What an awesome place just outside De Rust! The next morning after joining the farmer for a short while to move his cattle to another grazing field, we left the farm and headed for the picturesque Klein Karoo village of De Rust. Yet another small town which is doing so well for itself. The old Victorian style houses are all so neat, the gardens are wonderful and the people are very warm and friendly. Driving through De Rust we could see how it was nestled between the majestic Swartberg and Kammanassie mountains on the scenic Route 62. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #derust #karoo #meiringspoort #village
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Scenes From The Karoo............. Uniondale to Willowmore
Driving on the N9 from Uniondale to Willowmore in the Karoo in January 2014. The video includes drives through Ghwarrie Poort and Buys Poort
S1 – Ep 297 – Patensie – A Wonderful Experience to Explore this Town!
As we drove through Patensie we came upon the old station and I couldn't help but notice the many people standing around. The old railway turntable which turned the locomotives around was amazing. We then made our way to the Ripple Hill Hotel and I was immediately struck by its old-world charm and character. It is currently being restored and it was clear that a lot of care and attention to detail was being put into the process. As I walked through the hotel, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The elegance in the place was truly captivating and it was clear that it had a rich history and story to tell. Overall, our visit to Patensie was a wonderful experience and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have explored this beautiful town and its hidden gems, such as the Ripple Hill Hotel. It was a wonderful experience. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #easterncape #patensie #ripplehillhotel
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Campsite Review: Uitspan Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape
Baviaanskloof Uitspan is located at the western end of the Baviaanskloof, some 45 kilometers from Willowmore, 10 kilometers from the Nuwekloof Pass.
Stay at Baviaanskloof Uitspan and really Span Uit amid the spectacular scenery and peace and quiet of the Baviaanskloof, the scenic wonderland of the Eastern Cape.
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Baviaanskloof Road Trip Through a World Heritage Reserve
Baviaanskloof reserve in the Eastern Cape, day 2 of our overlanding road trip. Baviaanskloof is a World Heritage Site and is a combination of privately owned farms and a quite large nature reserve, only a fairly small part of which is accessible by the public.
This section took us through the actual reserve, with some awesome mountain passes, river crossings and forests. Pretty much everything in one day. It's not actually that far, less than 100km, but takes a good 5 to 5 1/2 hours to traverse due to the rough roads, where a 4x4 is definitely recommended. In fact, a 4WD vehicle is a requirement when passing through the reserve.
There are no shops, apart from the odd farm stall with the bare essentials, and it's still very much a cash based system, hardly anybody accepts card payments. But that's one of the quirks that makes it so special.
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I’m Chris Corbet, an overlanding, adventure & road trip fanatic and video creator with a passion for nature & wildlife conservation. My motto is live your adventure. After many years in the digital marketing space, I opted out of corporate life and embraced an overland road tripping and adventure lifestyle instead.
I'm currently embarked on a 2 year long mission, Project #60460, to visit 60 of the most unique places in southern and east Africa to mark my 60th year on this, the only planet that we have. The journey is in support of 3 of Africa's big cats: the Lion, Leopard & Cheetah. I'll be sharing the adventure with weekly videos and daily updates in stories, the community tab and shorts.
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Ghwarrie Poort
Ghwarrie Poort is located on the tarred N9 between the Karoo towns of Uniondale in the south and Willowmore in the north
Zandvlakte Guest Farm - Baviaanskloof
An overview and orientation of this lovely and tranquil guest farm in the heart of the Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape, South Africa. There is plenty of top quality self catering accommodation available set in beautiful gardens on the border of the main bio-reserve. Contact details can be found within the video text.
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Travel Review: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, South Africa (SANBI Botanical Gardens)
We head to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, which re-opened during Level 3 of the COVID-19 lockdown. We've often frequented the gardens, as an easy day trip and picnic spot close to home, and enjoy exploring there. Time for a travel review on our visit.
NOTE: During Level 2, the prohibition on picnics at the garden has been lifted. Some elements of the garden still remain closed during Level 2.
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