Exploring Windhoek and its main attractions on the first stop in Namibia on the The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, though with a population of est. 320,000+ it is not a huge city. Tracing back to 1840, Windhoek started as a … Continue reading Windhoek The Capital of Namibia
A review of the Windhoek Country Club Resort in Windhoek, Namibia on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Luxurious Casino. Perfectly manicured 18-hole golf course. Relaxing river pool and cave bar area. Wide range of dining options. Background The Windhoek Country Club Resort was opened in 1995 by Legacy Hotels and Resorts which … Continue reading Experience: Windhoek Country Club Resort, Namibia
Visiting some of the main attractions, the Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum, in Johannesburg while using the city as a hub on The South of Africa Tour. Johannesburg also known as Jo’burg is the largest city in South Africa and interestingly the world’s largest city not located by a body of water. It is … Continue reading Mandela House and Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg
Exploring the sights of Mahe Island, the main island of the Seychelles and the location of the capital, Victoria, on The South of Africa Tour. Mahé is the largest island of the Seychelles in terms of population and size. The majority of estimated 80,000 inhabitants live around the capital city of Victoria. Mahé was a … Continue reading Mahe Island of the Seychelles
Arriving in and exploring the diverse country of the Seychelles with an island hopping tour of Praslin and La Digue islands on The South of Africa Tour. From Madagascar, I made a roundtrip journey to the Seychelles to sample what I thought would be a Maldives kind of resort island. I was very wrong. The … Continue reading Praslin and La Digue islands of Seychelles
A review of the 54 on Bath in Rosebank, South Africa on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Chic elegant design. Central location connected to the mall. Trendy restaurant and bar. Unobtrusive responsible staff. Outdoor pool with a city view. Background The classical architecture of 54 on Bath, named for its address, is … Continue reading Experience: 54 on Bath, Johannesburg, South Africa
A review of the Clico Boutique Hotel in Rosebank, South Africa on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Private and personalized experience. Outdoor pool and garden. Fine dining restaurant. Conference and events center. Background Named after the owner’s favorite champagne, the 5-star Clico Boutique Hotel lies in Rosebank, a suburb of Johannesburg. It … Continue reading Experience: Clico Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
A three day visit to the small nation of Comoros to explore the culture, tour Moroni, and enjoy the beaches on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Comoros is a country made up four volcanic islands. Previously a French colony, the country gained independence in 1975. The island of Mayotte … Continue reading Comoros
A review of the Constance Ephelia Resort on Mahe Island of the Seychelles on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Opulent modern suites and facilities. Wonderful personalized service and care. Fine selection of onsite restaurants and bars. Access to multiple private beaches and diverse natural environments. Largest Spa in the Indian Ocean and … Continue reading Experience: Constance Ephelia Resort, Mahe, Seychelles
Exploring some top sights of Madagascar in 5 days including Antananarivo, Nosy Be, and Andasibe on the South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Madagascar evokes images of dancing lemurs and entertaining animals mostly from the popular movies of the same name. The world’s fourth largest island does have a unique selection … Continue reading Wild Madagascar