![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_5760-1038x576.jpg "Ts'ehlanyane National Park")
For the last one-and-a-half days, we explored Lesotho mostly on foot: We did some hiking in both Bokong Nature Reserve and in Ts’ehlanyane National Park. Continue reading Hiking in the Maloti Mountains
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Katse4_IMG_5667-1038x576.jpg "Katse Dam")
Masterpiece of engineering
Our next stop in Lesotho was the pride of the country – and interestingly enough, one of the major tourist attractions: the Katse Dam. Continue reading Masterpiece of engineering
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Basotho3_IMG_5601-1038x576.jpg "Matsoaing Village")
Visiting the Basotho
The first 24 hours in Lesotho was dedicated to getting to know the Basotho (as the local people are called): We visited a sheep shearing shed, have seen some traditional crafts and dances, visited a traditional healer, and stayed at a rural homestay. Continue reading Visiting the Basotho
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SaniPass2_20181022_110517-1038x576.jpg "Sani Pass")
Across the Sani Pass into Lesotho
Today, I started my stay in Lesotho – with a drive up the spectacular Sani Pass. Continue reading Across the Sani Pass into Lesotho
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Underberg8_PA210145-1038x576.jpg "View from Stromness")
Hiking in the Drakensberg mountains
The second week of my stay in South Africa was dedicated to the Drakensberg mountains. I started with two days in Underberg, in the Southern Drakensberg region, where I went on some hikes. Continue reading Hiking in the Drakensberg mountains
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Durban_20181019_101920-1038x576.jpg "Durban Beach")
(Beach) Bums in Durban
The short time I spent in Durban (just 14 hours) has not left much time for exploration. However, what I have seen does not really make me want to see more. Continue reading (Beach) Bums in Durban
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/00-Title_IMG_5102-1038x576.jpg "Madikwe Game Reserve")
My first safari
I spent the last three days in the Madikwe Game Reserve on several game drives. Even though it is still the first week of my holiday, I can already say that this was for sure one of the highlights of my trip. Continue reading My first safari
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PA140012-1038x576.jpg "Soweto")
So-wet-o
Actually, Soweto stands for South Western Townships. However, considering the amount of rain in the past two days, the meaning hinted at in the title also seems appropriate. Continue reading So-wet-o