Hi Thoko. Where does your Zulu culture tour take us? To a village called Maphepetheni in an area called the Valley of a Thousand Hills. You will fall in love with it. It’s not staged in any way; people are living 100% authentic lives. When we make friends, support the locals and are respectful, the … Continued
What’s the story behind Woodstock’s murals? This movement was founded by a longstanding group of artists that were painting in Woodtsock but who wanted to take their art from the studios into the streets. We wanted to inspire, we wanted to educate, and we wanted to tell stories that hadn’t been told. Today, we have … Continued
What’s so special about an ocean safari in South Africa? South Africa is famous for its safaris, but its ocean life is just as rich, just as fascinating. On a cruise around the Dyer Island system in Gansbaai, you have the chance to see our Marine Big Five: the great white shark, African penguin, southern … Continued
What’s it like to work as a field guide in Greater Kruger? It’s all about wildlife. It’s all about game viewing. We have people from all over the world coming to South Africa to share this piece of paradise with us, and my favourite thing about the job is meeting them and sharing these wildlife … Continued
Hi Danie. Can you tell us about yourself please? I’m an outdoor adventure guide. I moved here to The Green Kalahari to be able to wake up every morning to all this; for my family to live in nature like we’re supposed to. The biggest city is Upington, about 80 miles away from us. The … Continued
What do you love most about the Drakensberg? I’ve always loved being outside. One of my greatest passions is to go hiking, and the Drakensberg boasts the largest concentration of hiking trails in South Africa. It’s just littered with adventure pursuits, too: hot air ballooning, abseiling, rock climbing, horse-riding, mountain biking, zip-lining, paragliding, whitewater rafting, … Continued
Hi David! Can you tell us about what you do please? My tours tend to be longer than other guides’ — people seem to generate a lot of questions! I believe there’s a lot of discipline involved in guiding, and a passion for the industry is essential. I’ve now been doing it for 22 years; … Continued
What do you love most about what you do? I get to share the beauty of my country with visitors. You could spend a whole week on the Wild Coast here in the Eastern Cape enjoying the unspoilt natural beauty, and the hospitality of the Xhosa people. You can go horse-riding, hiking or fishing, and … Continued
Hi Andre. What do you feel makes the Cape Winelands so special? I’ve been working in the wine industry for nearly 30 years and in my opinion this is the best wine destination in the world. The proximity of the Winelands to Cape Town is unique: people can enjoy iconic city sights and then, in … Continued
Hi Abigail, what’s the story behind your restaurant, 4Roomed EKasi Culture? I was a dental technician until 2014 when I appeared on MasterChef South Africa’s third season. Afterwards, I became a restaurateur, opening 4Roomed right here in the township I grew up in. The name comes from the standard four-roomed homes found in the oldest … Continued
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