Trips to Africa are, plainly said, journeys of a lifetime. Which is probably why it is the last continent that most travellers choose to visit. That said, the eyeseeAfrica team couldn’t help but wonder how that philosophy might change post-Covid-19. As the traveller’s experience has shifted tremendously under the pandemic, and Africa has stepped forward…
1. The entire coastline of Namibia is protected as a National Park With the 2010 declaration of Dorob National Park, Namibia became the first and only country to have its entire coastline protected through a national parks network – the largest protected area in Africa. It was also the first African country to…
Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s greatest spectacles. On the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the wide Zambezi River suddenly turns into a majestic white torrent as it plunges a hundred metres into the canyon below. Known as the “smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, it is the largest sheet of falling water in the world.…
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…
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 be…
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…
South Africa’s ‘wild’ province, the Eastern Cape features expanses of untouched beach, bush and forest. This was Nelson Mandela’s home province, and is an area with some enticing attractions – among them the Addo Elephant National Park, with the densest elephant population in the world; the dramatic Wild Coast; and, of course, Mandela’s home at…