It was Richard Mullin who said ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.’ There is general consensus that early humans originated in Africa because our closest relatives (gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees) are found only in Africa and…
Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful Mother City, offers an endless variety of attractions to explore and experience. Some are well known, such as Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, etc. Others are lesser-known, but always ready to be shared by the locals. The city and breathtaking surrounds have so much for everyone to enjoy. There…
A road trip in Namibia is one of the best ways to experience the vastness of this beautiful and peaceful arid landscape. We have a saying in Namibia that you only cry twice…when you arrive in Namibia and when you leave Namibia. The wide-open spaces where less than 2.5 million people live can sometimes…
Sometimes a simple suggestion can change an entire vacation. Whether you have travelled the world or are having your first exciting travel adventure, good ideas on how to better the experience are always welcome. eyeseeAfrica has connected with travellers worldwide, and we have put together a collection of the very best top travel tips to…
eyeseeAfrica highlights some of the best reasons to discover the warmth and wonder of exotic and untamed Mozambique, ideal for the free-spirited adventurer. Unspoiled Beaches and Tropical Islands With over 2500km of unspoiled beaches, Mozambique is the ideal beach destination. The stunning Mozambique beaches are secluded and the untouched silver sands stretch as far…
Experts have dubbed South Luangwa to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and not without reason. The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River, and its oxbow lagoons, is among the most intense in Africa. The Luangwa River is the most intact major river system in Africa and is the life-blood…
Travel into the rather undiscovered Hemel-en-Aarde valley in the Overberg, where high up on a ridge and at the end of a long dirt road, is a piece of paradise that combines the rich gifts of nature and unique terroir. Here the dedicated team of Creation has worked tirelessly to create their award-winning wines. In…
Namibia, also referred to as “The Gem Of Africa”, remains a largely untapped, dazzlingly beautiful hub of adventure. A true sense of oneness with nature can be found in Namibia. With her majestic dunes, vast, unspoiled wilderness, rich game, and one of the lowest population densities in the world, Namibia has earned her place as a…
Visit select wine farms with our in house Sommelier The South African Winelands are a destination in their own right and no visit to the Western Cape would be complete without a slow-paced exploration of a few select estates. Traditionally Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have held court with their historic vineyards and stately Cape Dutch homesteads, but areas…
In the summer of 1975, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movie ‘Jaws’ was released. I remember the film so well. It was probably the first movie I watched unsupervised in the cinema with my girlfriends – excitement, suspense, and pure fear all rolled into one. And yes, I did watch most of the two hours through my…