![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/00-IMG_7211-1038x576.jpg "Addo Elephant Park")
After two days of safari in a private game reserve, I continued to a state-owned National Park: Addo Elephant Park. As the name implies, there are quite a few elephants there. However, the park also boast a lot of other animals(including all of the "Big 5"). Continue reading Elephants Revisited
Tag Archives: Wildlife
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/00-Title_IMG_7195-1038x576.jpg "Amakhala Game Reserve")
Safari Reloaded
Just over a year after my first safari in Madikwe, I have treated myself to another visit in a safari camp with some guided game drives: I have spent two nights in the Amakhala Game Reserve. Continue reading Safari Reloaded
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6678-1038x576.jpg "Birds of Eden")
Birds and Monkeys and Predators! Oh My!
Today, it was again rather rainy. Therefore, I opted for a rather slow day, and visited only three animal sanctuaries: Birds of Eden, Monkeyland, and Jukani. Continue reading Birds and Monkeys and Predators! Oh My!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/10_20191115_133245-1038x576.jpg "Robberg Peninsula")
Mountains of seals
Today, I went on a hike that I was looking forward to since I started planning this trip: a hike in the Robberg Nature Reserve. Continue reading Mountains of seals
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191111_121922-1038x576.jpg "Little Karoo")
Four mountain passes for an adventure
My second stop on my trip was Oudtshoorn, in the semi-desert of the Little Karoo. Continue reading Four mountain passes for an adventure
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191110_153150-1038x576.jpg "Hermanus")
Whale Wind ahead!
Just over a year after my first trip to South Africa, I am visiting the country again. This time, the focus is on the Garden Route and the Wild Coast. Today, however, I started with the so-called Whale Coast to the South-East of Cape Town. Continue reading Whale Wind ahead!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Katse5_IMG_5650-1038x576.jpg "Katse Lake")
My first trip to Africa
For a very long time, Africa was still a (mostly) blank spot on my travel map. In fall 2018, I managed to change that with a trip to South Africa (and Lesotho).
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_6221-1038x576.jpg "Cape of Good Hope")
At the Cape of Good Hope
I have finally arrived at the last stop of my vaction in South Africa: Cape Town. From there, I took a day tour to the Cap Peninsula today, visiting Hout Bay, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulder Beach. Continue reading At the Cape of Good Hope
![[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/2018/05/IMG_3961.jpg "Bartolomé")
Ecuador & Galapagos
In spring 2018, I treated myself to a very special trip: a visit to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.