South Africa
A Few of the Monkeys From Monkeyland, Primate Sanctuary
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 15th, 2011
Monkeyland sits just outside Plettenberg Bay in South Africa in the Tsitsikama Forest. This is the place where monkeys come to be rescued from the care or use of humans. If it wasn’t for Monkeyland, these animals would likely be dead, or worse, living caged or abandoned. But here, they thrive, they live as they […]
Broken-Tusk Elephant Close-Up
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 12th, 2011
There’s a reason the Addo Elephant Park is one of the best places to see elephants when traveling in South Africa. Once prolific in the region, their numbers got dangerously low when, in 1931, the park opened. Poaching of the smaller game is still an issue. But, the park is carefully managed to ensure these […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 1: Beaches
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 11th, 2011
Today’s post comes from Craig of the popular travel blog, YTravelBlog. Among the many places around the world, they’ve been is Cape Town, South Africa. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing some of their photos from Cape Town to show off this great […]
Lioness Overlooking the Veld in South Africa
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 5th, 2011
On a cold, winter afternoon when we weren’t having much luck seeing much game, we came upon this proud lady. Our guide saw her from afar when she was no more than a speck in the binoculars. But, those professional eyes clearly know how to pick out an animal from, say, a speck of dust. […]
Boating on the Keurboomstrand River Near Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 29th, 2011
The Garden Route along the southern coast of South Africa, is one of my favorite places in the world. Whether you want nature, animals, beach, shopping, or a little corner to just relax, it should be on your itinerary. The forests in this region are known for their hardwoods, so it’s a great place to […]
Kruger Leopard Lounges In A Tree
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 22nd, 2011
This photo is from my personal archives. I went to the Kruger National Park (actually just alongside the border) back in 2003 for a 4-day safari while traveling in South Africa. We were returning home at dusk when the tracker stopped the driver near our lodge. He spotted this leopard and we were told to […]
Zebra At Addo Elephant National Park
Written By: jeff
Posted On: July 15th, 2011
There are a ton of safari options in South Africa outside of the mothership, Kruger. So, on my last trip traveling to South Africa, I decided to give the Addo Elephant National Park a go. Located in the central south of the country, Addo’s claim to fame is shockingly, its elephants. But, we also saw […]
Podcast Episode 4: Whales Off Cape Point in South Africa
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 23rd, 2010
In this episode, Jeff comes across a few whales off the shore on Cape Point in South Africa, just outside of Cape Town.
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because life is out there: spring in the South African Cape
Written By: jeff
Posted On: November 1st, 2010
Spring time in South Africa is stunning. The wildflowers bloom and paint the desert in Namaqualand. The animals have an extra spring in their step. And, South Africa reclaims its title ¨Sunny South Africa.¨ We toured around the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces (even down to the southernmost tip of Africa) to bring you a spring slice of life in South Africa. Get out there and see the beauty for yourself!
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Podcast Episode 3: Live From Cotlands in South Africa
Written By: jeff
Posted On: October 29th, 2010
In this episode, Jeff reports on his filming experience of the volunteer program at Cotlands, an HIV/AIDS orphanage and community development based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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