South Africa
Where worlds collide. Hike alongside penguins, sip wine in Stellenbosch vineyards, and spot the Big Five on safari.Explore vibrant cities, delve into rich cultural history, and soak up breathtaking coastlines. South Africa offers endless adventures for every kind of traveler.
Photo Gallery
Great White Shark Right by Jen’s Corner of the Cage
Shark Alley, South Africa
Great White Shark
Shark Alley, South Africa
Puff Adder
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Boulders Beach
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Jackass Penguin
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Yes They Are.
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Jen in the Cage, Waiting for Sharks
I arrived early for a conference in South Africa and went Cage Diving with Great White Sharks in Shark Alley, Gansbaai, South Africa
The Cage
We weren’t actually diving, but were instead in a cage attached to the side of the boat. South Africa
Frolicking Seals, Shark Alley
Off of Gansbaai, South Africa
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Frolicking Seals in Shark Alley
Off of Gansbaai, South Africa
Cape Point (Obviously)
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Cape of Good Hope
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Ostrich
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Southern Right Whales, South Africa
Called such because they are the “right ones to catch” for oil and meat
Long Beach
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Recommended Reading
Long Walk to Freedom
Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
The Safari Companion
A massive tome with tons of great info for those who want to nerd out on the biology of ungulates, the mating habits of baboons, and the symbiotic relationships of zebra and wildebeest. I loved it. Some might prefer to use it as a reference, but I read it cover to cover!
Distant Suns: After Every Storm Comes the Sun
Adventures in Africa and South America
Fodor’s Complete Safari Planner
This guide is a great place to start when planning your safari in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, or Namibia. Check Amazon for the latest edition!
Into Africa: Africa by Motorcycle
Epic of one man’s motorcycle journey spanning 14 countries in Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town.
On Roads That Echo: A Bicycle Journey Through Asia and Africa
The author specializes in long-distance “human-powered” journeys. In this book, he chronicles a trip through many countries where he experienced and saw the best and worst of what humanity has to offer.