2001–Now · South Africa
South Africa · The home chapter
Country journeyThe country where the journey began—from the Lowveld and Kruger to Blyde River Canyon, George and the Garden Route.
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JOURNEY ARCHIVE
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2026 · South Africa
Hoedspruit
Wildlife & placesA return to the Lowveld—following local discoveries, safari stays and the people shaping this gateway to Kruger.
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2025 · South Africa
George
Coast & mountainsFrom the Outeniqua Mountains to the Garden Route coast, building a fuller picture of a town through real experiences.
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2021 · South Africa
Blyde River Canyon
Landscape storyLight, weather and changing viewpoints along one of Africa’s great green canyons.
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Next · Mozambique
Bilene & the Mozambique coast
Journey in progressA new country chapter beginning in Bilene, then following the Indian Ocean coast toward marine landscapes and wild places.
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Next · Zambia
Livingstone & the Zambezi
Journey in progressA new country chapter beginning in Livingstone, following the Zambezi toward Zambia’s great wildlife landscapes.
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Next · Uganda
Jinja & the source of the Nile
Journey in progressA Uganda chapter beginning in Jinja at the source of the Nile, then following the river toward the country’s lush landscapes and wildlife.
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Next · Tanzania
Serengeti & the northern circuit
Journey in progressA Tanzania chapter opening in the Serengeti, following seasonal movement toward the country’s great wildlife landscapes.
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Next · Kenya
Maasai Mara & the Rift Valley
Journey in progressA Kenya chapter opening in the Maasai Mara, following the grasslands toward the Rift Valley and the country’s great wildlife landscapes.
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Next · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls & the Zambezi
Journey in progressA Zimbabwe chapter opening at Victoria Falls, following the Zambezi toward the country’s great parks and wild landscapes.
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Next · Namibia
Etosha & the desert horizons
Journey in progressA Namibia chapter opening in Etosha, following salt-pan light toward the Atlantic coast and the country’s immense desert landscapes.
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Next · Botswana
Chobe & the Okavango waterways
Journey in progressA Botswana chapter opening along the Chobe River, then following water and wildlife toward the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari.
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Askham
Destination guideExplore Askham through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Kakamas
Destination guideExplore Kakamas through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Augrabies
Destination guideExplore Augrabies through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Badplaas / eManzana
Destination guideExplore Badplaas / eManzana through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Barrydale
Destination guideExplore Barrydale through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Bela-Bela
Destination guideExplore Bela-Bela through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Bergville / Drakensberg
Destination guideExplore Bergville / Drakensberg through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Bethlehem
Destination guideExplore Bethlehem through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Bloemfontein
Destination guideExplore Bloemfontein through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Blyde River Canyon
Destination guideExplore Blyde River Canyon through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Cape Town
Destination guideExplore Cape Town through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Cape Town / Bloubergstrand
Destination guideExplore Cape Town / Bloubergstrand through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Cape Town / Glencairn
Destination guideExplore Cape Town / Glencairn through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Citrusdal
Destination guideExplore Citrusdal through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Cradle of Humankind
Destination guideExplore Cradle of Humankind through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Cullinan
Destination guideExplore Cullinan through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Dinokeng
Destination guideExplore Dinokeng through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Durban / Umhlanga
Destination guideExplore Durban / Umhlanga through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Franschhoek
Destination guideExplore Franschhoek through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Gansbaai / Van Dyks Bay
Destination guideExplore Gansbaai / Van Dyks Bay through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Gariepdam
Destination guideExplore Gariepdam through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Graaff-Reinet
Destination guideExplore Graaff-Reinet through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Hartbeespoort
Destination guideExplore Hartbeespoort through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Hartenbos / Mossel Bay
Destination guideExplore Hartenbos / Mossel Bay through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Hermanus
Destination guideExplore Hermanus through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Hluhluwe
Destination guideExplore Hluhluwe through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Johannesburg
Destination guideExplore Johannesburg through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Jozini
Destination guideExplore Jozini through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Keimoes
Destination guideExplore Keimoes through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Kenhardt
Destination guideExplore Kenhardt through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Klerksdorp
Destination guideExplore Klerksdorp through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Knysna
Destination guideExplore Knysna through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Komatipoort
Destination guideExplore Komatipoort through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Kruger National Park
Destination guideExplore Kruger National Park through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Lambert’s Bay
Destination guideExplore Lambert’s Bay through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Loskop Dam / Middelburg
Destination guideExplore Loskop Dam / Middelburg through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Madikwe Game Reserve
Destination guideExplore Madikwe Game Reserve through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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Mahikeng
Destination guideExplore Mahikeng through its map, verified 360° places where available and local discoveries.
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