We are continuing our virtual tour (day 4) and travel to Kingdom of Eswatini also known as Swaziland. .
The Kingdom is a landlocked country in South Africa. It provides travellers the ideal gateway between Kruger National Park and KwaZulu-Natal with an added advantage of discovering a whole new country offering Swazi culture, art, wildlife, lovely Nature and great outdoor activities.
Wir setzen unsere virtuelle Tour fort (Tag 4) und reisen nach Kingdom of Eswatini, auch bekannt als Swasiland. .
Für meine deutschen Gäste:
Das Königreich ist ein Binnenstaat in Südafrika. Es bietet Reisenden das ideale Tor zwischen dem Krüger-Nationalpark und KwaZulu-Natal und bietet den zusätzlichen Vorteil, ein ganz neues Land zu entdecken, das Swazi-Kultur, Kunst, Tierwelt, schöne Natur und großartige Outdoor-Aktivitäten bietet.
Today (day 2) we continue our South African "virtual tour" during lockdown and visit the amazing Kruger National Park.
Paul Kruger, president of the South African Republic at the time, proclaimed a "Government Wildlife Park" in 1898. This park would later be known as the Sabi Game Reserve. In the Northern part of this area the Shingwedzi Reserve was proclaimed in 1903.
In 1926, Sabie Game Reserve and the adjacent Shingwedzi Game Reserve, and some farms were combined to create Kruger National Park. A sanctuary for the protection of its wildlife
Today it is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of 19,485 km2. About half the size if Switzerland.
The first three tourist cars entered the park in 1927, jumping to 180 cars in 1928 and 850 cars in 1929. Today it is visited by thousands to enjoy the wonderful wildlife. 🦒🐘🦏
Für meine deutschen Gäste:
Heute setzen wir unsere "virtuelle Tour" durch den Süden während der Sperrung fort und besuchen den erstaunlichen Krüger-Nationalpark.
Paul Kruger, der damalige Präsident der Südafrikanischen Republik, erklärte den Krüger-Nationalpark 1926 zum Schutzgebiet seiner Wildtiere. Heute ist er eines der größten Wildreservate in Afrika. Es umfasst eine Fläche von 19.485 km2. Etwa halb so groß wie die Schweiz. Nach der Proklamation des Krüger-Nationalparks im Jahr 1926 betraten die ersten drei Touristenautos 1927 den Park und sprangen 1928 auf 180 Autos und 1929 auf 850 Autos. Heute besuchten uns Tausende, um die wunderbare Tierwelt zu genießen. 🦒🐘🦏
I will go on a virtual tour through beautiful South Africa
Our starts at (day 1) :
Blyde River Canyon is a site of Natural Phenomena on the Panorama Route close to Kruger National Park. It is the largest Green Canyon in the world and 3rd largest in world. It stretches over 26 Kilometres and is over 800 meters deep.
The Ancient Super Continent Gondwanaland broke apart approximately 200 Million years ago, tearing Madagascar and Antarctica away from Africa. The broken edge of the Continent titled up due to the weight of the vast shallow sea that stretched westwards towards Pretoria. This ancient sea left behind layers, upon layers of dolomite and sandstone that became sediments over millions of years. What was once a deep trench under the sea became a canyon on land.
(Blyde means 'glad' or 'happy' in Dutch)
Für meine deutschen Gäste:
Der Blyde River Canyon ist ein Ort mit Naturphänomenen an der Panorama Route in der Nähe des Krüger-Nationalparks. Es ist der größte Green Canyon der Welt und der drittgrößte der Welt. Es erstreckt sich über 26 Kilometer und ist über 800 Meter tief.
Der alte Superkontinent Gondwanaland brach vor ungefähr 200 Millionen Jahren auseinander und riss Madagaskar und die Antarktis von Afrika weg. Der gebrochene Rand des Kontinents wurde aufgrund des Gewichts des riesigen flachen Meeres, das sich nach Westen in Richtung Pretoria erstreckte, hochgezogen. Dieses uralte Meer hinterließ Schichten auf Schichten aus Dolomit und Sandstein, die über Millionen von Jahren zu Sedimenten wurden. Was einst ein tiefer Graben unter dem Meer war, wurde zu einer Schlucht an Land.
(Blyde bedeutet auf Niederländisch "froh" oder "glücklich")
The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour (referred to in short as the Argus) is an annual cycle race hosted in Cape Town usually 109 km long. With as many as 31 000 cyclists taking part, it is the world's largest individually timed cycle race.
It’s always the perfect time of year to fall in love or to honeymoon in Cape Town. We invite you to fall in love with your partner again and bring your sweetheart to retreat in one of our beautiful and romantic guesthouses. The smell of salt in the air, the feel of sand between your toes and the sight of a shimmering ocean in the moonlight all inspire romance. Boasting heavenly views of rugged mountains and sea, sunrises and moonrises over the bay, twinkling lights in the valley, candle-lit bubble baths and long and leisurely breakfasts.
You will be indulged with strawberries and cream upon arrival and J C Le Roux’s La Fleurette Rosé sparkling wine and Lindt chocolate on your private balcony beneath the stars. Throw in freshly scattered rose petals on your bed, a bunch of red and pink roses for your loved one, sparkling tea lights about your bath and a surprise sweet treat upon your pillow, and you have the ingredients for romance.
Rate includes delicious home-cooked breakfasts, warm hospitality, tranquility, impeccable and beautifully appointed rooms, breathtaking views of the valley, sea and mountains.
Optional Activities
Horse riding on the white stretches of the beautiful Noordhoek beach. Kayaking. Hiking Trails. Browse in Kalkbay. Water Taxi from Kalkbay to Simonstown. Daytrip to BouldersBeach and or Cape Point.
Golf on any of the 4 Golf courses in the area.
Cycle in Cape Point Nature Reserve.
Relax or walk on the beach.
Let us arrange this for you. We are waiting for your call.J
On 22 August 2010, Cape Town saw the demolition of the well known AthloneCoolingTowers, also known as the "Salt and Pepper Pot" which formed part of the Cape Town skyline for almost 50 years.
The event caused great excitement and drew record crowds on a dreary winters day.
August is the time to see flowers … we've already spotted some beautiful blooms along the West Coast. Plan a day outing when the sun is out and make your way to our wildflower parks.
To enjoy the splendour of flowers in the mean time click on:
