Ultimate experiences in South Africa
South Africa
To South Africa with love
My best South African Experiences
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Dearest South Africa
The time has come to say totsiens, hamba kahle, till we meet again, go well.
This is not goodbye. You and I will encounter each other again. So, it is ‘see you later’ most probably when we least expect it.
We’ve had some of the best times in our lives on your beautiful soil, South Africa. Seasoned with sprinkles as well as eruptions of laughter, fun and happiness. We have made memories over the decades that will last me forever (or at least for quite a while). Ones that I will never forget. How could I? I’ve felt you, through my blood, sweat and tears. Your good. Your bad. From within my deepest core to my every pore. I have felt the beat of your drum; I will always be part of your soul and presence.
You are the land where my roots dug in deep. From birth until long into adulthood. Your pulse is nestled inside me, your dust has gently brushed over my skin and sometimes even wrapped itself around me. I’ve sobbed with you and wept for you. Yet at times you have shown me your empathy. I have been tickled with giggles of happiness or amusement within you. I have even roared with laughter with, because of or at you.
Iconic Table Mountain
Suspension bridges at Stormsriver mouth
I will always wish the best for you no matter what happens inside your borders. Distance may divide us but you will stay deep within my heart, forever. Life is a journey and it must take me away from you on an adventure and a new life I willingly and gladly welcome with open arms.
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Even so South Africa, let me reminisce with you and tell you of my memorable times. Let me remind you of your beauty and your assets. Some extraordinary moments in exceptional places only came my way once in my life. Let it not worry you, because others were repeated time and again.
Cederberg mountains
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Karoo National Park outside Beaufort-West
The lighthouse at Cape Agulhas
Camping next to the sea at Stormsriver Rest Camp, Tsitsikamma
Along adventurous routes, we went on scenic road trips and memorable voyages, not once, not twice, but numerous times. We searched for your best places from the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal to the west coast of the Northern Cape as well. Beautiful Mzansi.
Buffalo mom and calf
You presented us with unbelievable moments of precious close encounters right beside your wildlife while walking in the bushveld or resting on the northern shores of your river embankments.
Close encounters with elephants
Lion
Fish eagle
Ground squirrels
Pygmae kingfisher
Burning skies in the evening on your coastal landscapes or mountain ranges were worth lingering at while your prominent landmarks whether recognized or hidden in a secret spot are hard to forget but oh, so easy to admire.
Drakensberg Mountains - Amphitheatre
Your embracing magnificent mountains offered scenic backdrops and countless adventures. They were also great escapes for family fun, as well as for special occasions. I’ll never forget those walks in nature or those splashes in your wild, icy pools.
Cango Caves
Ancient San rock paintings
You’re an enigma with many mysteries still untold but with absolute certainty I can say, the generosity of your people has fed my soul. Your food has warmed my belly and your drink has soothed my parched throat. You sweetened the deal with delicious delights.
Tears for Rhinos
Craft beers
My time in South Africa might have faded for a while but I trust it will never vanish completely. I will treasure these priceless memories forever until the day I can add a few more, even if briefly.
Until then, my gift to you is to get on my soapbox and broadcast to the world that South Africa should be on everyone’s bucket list, even with all its dramas.
Till we meet again.
With fondest love,
Alma
Aka Roaming Fox
Swartberg Mountain Pass
“Sorrow is better than fear. Fear is a journey, a terrible journey. But sorrow is at least an arriving. For fear impoverishes always, while sorrow may enrich. ”
Drakensberg Mountains covered in snow
Cederberg Mountains - rock formations
Warthog resting
Quick links to travel, adventure and safari experiences in South Africa:
Camping in the bushveld with wildlife
Visit a Kalahari National Park
Explore the Drakensberg Mountains
Visit the ancient African kingdom site of Mapungubwe
What you can experience in the Kruger National Park
A summary of all South African National Parks
Limpopo and Kruger National Park road trip
A scenic road trip through South Africa (probably not the only most picturesque part)
A road trip in search of South Africa’s western flowers in the Namaqualand
Explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Kosi Bay area
Magaliesburg mountains and Mountain Sanctuary nature reserve
Quiver tree
Windmills at Loeriesfontein
Plettenberg Bay
Zebra
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About the Author
ALMA VAN AS | ROAMING FOX
Alma is a South African travel blogger and writer. She hopes to inspire you with facts and fables about her adventures, road trips and international travel.
The Best Way to see a country? Take a road trip! Have you ever had that feeling when you hit the open road on your road trip? Freedom. Anticipation. Exhilaration.