#TrekSouthAfrica explained

What is #TrekSouthAfrica?

#TrekSouthAfrica is a six-month adventure throughout South Africa, exploring the country’s leading wilderness trails and hiking paths – with local guides, rangers and communities. Learning through South African’s and their active passions, we’ll unlock questions yet to be asked about this amazing country.

Magical sightings in the Kruger National Park. Image by Rudolph de Girardier.

Why are we doing #TrekSouthAfrica?

South Africa is known as the third most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world, there is also a rich diversity of languages and cultures. A large portion of the country’s economy is based within tourism, with the majority of wildlife dependant on it – so through documenting our travels we hope to inspire people to experience South Africa.

Where will #TrekSouthAfrica go?

21 South African National Parks
18 Nature reserves
9 provinces
8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sunrise in the Blyde River Canyon. Image by Rudolph de Girardier.

Cape Point – A Good Starting Point!

One of the most visited attractions in Cape Town, South Africa is the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point and I paid it a visit last weekend together with a group of students. This was definitely a good starting point for my adventures.

Road tripping the West Coast

South Africa has some of the most scenic routes and roads in which to travel on in the world and the Western Cape’s West Coast is a must for anyone who loves a good old-fashioned road trip. All you need is a reliable car, good company and a fully charged camera to capture all the […]

What to Expect on a Photography Safari in South Africa

South Africa is a highly photogenic country, especially in the summer months (November-April) when the air is least hazy and landscapes are at their greenest. The coastline and mountains all make great subjects, but the country’s most popular venues for photography are its game reserves, with their magnificent array of wildlife, which tends to be […]