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David De Clercq is a distinguished world traveler who has visited all 197 countries, achieving this feat before the age of 40. He is the founder of World-Adventurer.com, a platform where he shares his global experiences, insights, and travel tips. View all posts by David →

Experience: Ten Bompas Design Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa

February 13, 20155 Star, Africa, Boutique, Hotel Experiences, Reviews, South Africabar, garden, hotel, pool, restaurantDavid

A review of the Ten Bompas Design Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Fine dining restaurant Luxurious rooms with unique designs Private gardens and terraces Large conference and event center Safe and secure location and facilities Experience A modernized and converted residential building, Ten Bompas Design Hotel … Continue reading Experience: Ten Bompas Design Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa →

Experience: Lesotho Sun Hotel, Maseru, Lesotho

February 13, 20155 Star, Africa, Hotel Experiences, Lesotho, Reviews, Sun Internationalbar, casino, hotel, nightlife, pool, restaurantDavid

A review of the Lesotho Sun Hotel in Maseru, Lesotho on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Best hotel in the country Central location with a view On-site casino and convention center Outdoor pool Experience The Lesotho Sun Hotel is run by Sun International Group, one of Africa’s leaders in hotels, games, and … Continue reading Experience: Lesotho Sun Hotel, Maseru, Lesotho →

The Kingdom of Lesotho

February 13, 2015Adventures, Africa, Lesothocave paintings, church, farm, herders, hotel, memorial, monument, mountains, post office, road trip, shop, tourDavid

A drive from Swaziland to Lesotho and visits to the main sights of the Maseru and the Kome Cave Dwellings on The South of Africa Tour. Lesotho is another landlocked state in South Africa that happens to be a kingdom like Swaziland. Previously known as Basutoland, the country was a British protectorate and later achieved … Continue reading The Kingdom of Lesotho →

Experience: Mantenga Lodge, Ezulwini

February 11, 2015Africa, Boutique, Hotel Experiences, Reviews, Swazilandbar, hotel, mountain, park, pool, restaurant, valleyDavid

A review of the Mantenga Lodge in Ezulwini, Swaziland on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Natural setting in the Ezulwini valley with mountain views. Convenient location for tourism. Splendid restaurant. Great management and friendly staff. Experience Mantenga Lodge is surrounded by lush green woodland and magnificent mountain views. This owner run property … Continue reading Experience: Mantenga Lodge, Ezulwini →

The Kingdom of Swaziland

February 10, 2015Adventures, Africa, Swazilandantelope, birds, factory, monkey, museum, park, shoppingDavid

Driving to then entering Swaziland and exploring the major sights including the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swazi Candles, Mantenga Nature Reserve, National Museum, King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, and seeing the beginning of the annual Incwala Ceremony on The South of Africa Tour. The small African country of Swaziland is landlocked between Mozambique and South Africa. … Continue reading The Kingdom of Swaziland →

A Day in Maputo the Capital of Mozambique

February 1, 2015Adventures, Africa, Mozambiquefort, hotel, market, museum, park, road trip, train stationDavid

On The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 countries in Africa, I take an overnight road trip to Maputo, Mozambique to explore the main sights! Maputo is a city with a turbulent past. During its Portuguese rule, it was very stable, had sufficient infrastructure and saw many tourists from around the area visiting … Continue reading A Day in Maputo the Capital of Mozambique →

Experience: Polana Serena Hotel Maputo, Mozambique

February 1, 20155 Star, Africa, Hotel Experiences, Mozambique, Reviewsbar, city, history, hotel, pool, restaurant, sea, spaDavid

A review of the Polana Serena Hotel in Maputo, Mozambique on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights One of the Great Dame hotels of Africa. Beautiful courtyard pool with seaview. Central seaside location. Comprehensive facilities and excellent restaurant selection. Experience The Polana Serena Hotel, sometimes called the “Great Dame” of Africa, stands in … Continue reading Experience: Polana Serena Hotel Maputo, Mozambique →

Kruger National Park

January 30, 2015Adventures, Africa, South Africachameleon, elephant, leopard, lizard, lodge, national park, park, safariDavid

Experiencing safari activities in Kruger National Park on The South of Africa Tour. Kruger is one of the most popular safari destinations and with good reason. This park started in 1898 hold a huge variety of animals including the highly sought after Big Five. Having recently visited the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater in … Continue reading Kruger National Park →

Cape Town Highlights

January 24, 2015Adventures, Africa, South AfricaBeach, botanical garden, helicopter, mountain, top sights, tour, vineyard, wineDavid

Cape Town highlights of top sights and activities on The South of Africa Tour. Cape Town is one of the most well known and touristy cities in the south of Africa and with good reason. The city and it’s surroundings provide for activities and adventures to satisfy all tastes. On my trip to the city … Continue reading Cape Town Highlights →

The Great Pyramids of Egypt on a Layover

January 16, 2015Adventures, Africa, Egyptcafe, layover, market, museum, police, souk, tour, world wonderDavid

Visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt on a layover on the South of Africa Tour. With a long layover in Cairo there is an opportunity to visit the ancient world wonder, the Great Pyramids of Egypt. If you have at least 6 hours before your next flight, it’s technically possible to quickly make the visit. … Continue reading The Great Pyramids of Egypt on a Layover →