TOURING | SOUTH AFRICA - AN OPPULENT ODYSSEY ACROSS THE RAINBOW NATION
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TOURING | SOUTH AFRICA - AN OPPULENT ODYSSEY ACROSS THE RAINBOW NATION
Carlo Muies
South Africa is a multifaceted country filled with magical outdoor adventures that dreams are made of. In this stunning part of the world, you can feel the rush of adrenaline while coming face to face with lions, sleep under the stars in the “bush”, acquaint yourself with local cultures, & experience fabulous weather & history-rich locations along the way.
In 2019, I made my first trip to South Africa. It had been a dream of mine to visit the rainbow nation since I was a child & SA didn’t dissappoint. I immediately fell in love with the country from the people to the landscapes I felt that I was suppose to be there.
I remember traveling into Cape Town by car from the garden route for the first time, with the sun setting over the ocean & “Queen” on the radio I felt like this place was going to be home.
This guide will take you on a journey along the coast from Cape Town to Johannesburg or (vice versa) visiting some of the finest luxury hotels & camps that have a conservation / sustainable ethos along the way. I’ve also featured some of the very best experiences this nation has to offer. From swimming with great white sharks to getting up close & personal with lions in Kruger national park. This country truly makes for unforgettable experiences.
This itinerary can be from 2-4 weeks & is based on renting a car in Cape Town & dropping it off in Johannesburg (the most popular way to travel) as public transport is lacking here. There are other ways to travel from local flights to hop-on hop-off tourist buses that stop at the most famous sights if you can’t drive.
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ARRIVAL ✈️
While electric cars are not easy to rent their are a few companies that offer them. There are public charging points along the whole route.
If you have a credit card that includes rental car excess, great, but if not make sure to take the extra excess as you are sure to have some small issues along the way.
CAPE TOWN
Known as the “Mother City”, Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. Perched between the ocean & mountains, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere on earth like this magical city.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carlo Muies
Travel photographer, writer & pilot on a mission to visit every country (currently: #122).
I focus on luxury travel with a sustainable ethos.
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