There are many beautiful countries that I’ve travelled to but I don’t know why, when I was in South Africa, I couldn’t stop thanking God that I was able to see this beautiful country with my own eyes.
Not only blessed with fertile soil, exotic culture, and amazing wildlife, South Africa is also home to stunning views. I was enchanted by God’s wonderful creations!
Visitting the country reminds me what a genius artist He is…
In this blog post, I will share a few destinations in South Africa with amazing views. I won’t reveal them all in one post because some places have their own story that I want to share in future blog posts.
Okay, where should I start? Let’s start from my most favourite view, The Twelve Apostles 😊
South Africa: The Twelve Apostles, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Peninsula, Cape Point
I can only say that my photos don’t do justice to show how stunning the view is. You’ll know how I felt when you’re there in person.
But close your eyes and imagine yourself driving along the road with that view…
It’s the start of summer, the sun doesn’t shine too brightly. Driving slowly, you decided to turn off the AC, play your favourite songs, and open the windows to feel the breeze…
Or maybe sit on this bench with your loved one, holding hands, and say nothing… Just being present and enjoying the view.
Dang! There were times when I wish I travelled with someone close to my heart. I would love to do that 😍😍😍
The Twelve Apostles is a 6 km mountain range that stands 750 m above sea level. There are St. Luke’s Peak, St. Peter’s Peak, Judas Peak, etc. Although the name says “12”, actually, there are 18 peaks!
This is a million-dollar view area in South Africa. It literally is, guys… The villas and houses there are so expensive, each could cost you millions of rands.
Some famous people such as Roger Federer, Connor McGregor, and Dan Bilzerian are said to have a villa there. Some people would come with their supercar, driving along the road and enjoying the view while smoking Cuban cigars.
What do the houses there look like? They’re mostly white or grey, with minimalist design. The ones that are facing the sea have big windows (obviously)✨🌊
Life is good when you’re doing well, eh? Alright, now let’s visit the nearby areas!
October may be the start of summer in South Africa but the wind is pretty strong. Remember to always bring a down jacket or a windproof + waterproof jacket.
Also, don’t forget your sunglasses and sunblock! 😎🌞😎
Male ostriches are black while female ostriches are grey. Have you ever wondered why? The colour code happens for a reason.
Grey colour helps female ostriches to blend in better with the grass and sand when they’re incubating their eggs during the day. At night, male ostriches will take over the job as they would be undetectable in the dark.
This way, no creature can detect their nests and steal the eggs. Parenting like it should be!
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Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels, South Africa
The Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest Canyon in the World, located in Mpumalanga, near Kruger National Park.
My tour guide, Willem, had set the schedule in such a way that we would be the first group to arrive there. This way, we would have more time to take photos and enjoy the scenery before the place gets crowded.
Too bad the sky was cloudy and it was misty when we were there!
If you love outdoor activities, you can go hiking, horse riding and biking. You can also do white-water rafting, fly-fishing, kloofing, and hop on a hot-air balloon there.
Who would have thought that South Africa is such a beautiful country? If you dream of doing a safari, I suggest you also explore other places such as the Fruit Route and Garden Route.
As a wanderlust with a limited budget, I always try to explore a country as much as possible so I don’t have to return. I want to maximise the money that I spent on the flight ticket.
When it comes to South Africa, go BIG or wait until you have enough budget!
Also, remember that tipping is encouraged in this country, so you may want to prepare a separate budget for that. Like, literally separate it from your spending budget so you don’t use it.
Did you know? Some locals that you meet may have never done safari although they’ve been living in South Africa for their whole lives, due to financial limitations.
Personally, I feel that travelling is a privilege so I want to share the blessing with the locals, especially those who give outstanding services. I may not give a lot but it’s better than nothing 😊
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Bourke’s Luck Potholes, South Africa
Strange, foreign beauty… is all I can say about this place. It’s so unique, exotic, and beautiful!
The Bourke’s Luck Potholes is a part of the Panorama Route, where you can find scenic paths filled with wonderful natural attractions.
The potholes are created due to water erosion which has happened for millions of years. You may notice that each hole has a different hue like yellow, white, or brown.
It’s not magic, guys 😁 It’s because the water contains soil, hehe!
Wear a pair of comfortable shoes when you visit the Bourke’s Luck Potholes. No, correction, it’s better to wear comfortable hiking or trekking shoes when you’re there.
It was comfortable walking on my Nike but I felt I could have better gripping with hiking or trekking shoes. I don’t want to fall when taking wide steps from one giant rock to another!
“It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had”
South Africa, you’ve been FANTASTIC. After postponing the trip twice due to Covid-19, I finally can visit this country. Thank you, God, for your wonderful creations and for helping me to realise this dream trip 💖
So, what do you think about South Africa? Share your thoughts in the comment sections below!
