24/05/2020
Sidewinding
Travels is a company based in South Africa, Pretoria. We offer overlander experience with a bunch of animated people, that will touch your soul for a night of deep sleep, and wildlife that will blow you away. Landscapes, and nature that will change your outlook on life forever!!
Let me tell you about the absolutely stunning tour, from to Falls. Starting point Cape Town!! First stop, magnificent !! The highest point on Table Mountain is 1,086 meters above sea level, it is mostly covered with a big white cloud known as the “Table Cloth” Take the cable cart up, enjoy the ride, take all the beauty in of the light blue ocean, giving off a smell of true freedom. Once on the top you can take pictures, start with a guided to venture about for 90minentes Kirstenbosch Gardens are on the east side of the mountain. The rainfall on this side is much higher than on the other faces, hence the dense vegetation.
The next stop is full of , and tails to tell. Cape Point.
A World Heritage Site, Cape point is historic and, some even say, haunted. It is a birder’s rich escape and a botanist’s Holy Grail. It can seem fascinating to those with a keen eye, or, to the less curious, simply a finger of land jutting out into the ocean 60kms from Cape Town. Ultimately, though, it is one of nature’s great places. This is why.
Cape of Good Hope. So named by Portugal's King John II this area has captured the imagination of European sailors such as Dias who first named it the Cape of Storms in 1488 and later in 1580 Sir Francis Drake who called it the "The Fairest Cape in all the World". For those who wish to grab a bite to eat or do some souvenir shopping, runs the stunning Two Oceans Restaurant and the Tigers Eye Curio Shop.
Then we go over to the penguin colony, a sight that is hardly seen. African penguins are (as the name suggests) found exclusively off of the coastlines of South Africa and Namibia. While they commonly breed on islands, there are two land-based colonies. Both of these colonies are in and around Cape Town.
Next is the relaxing, and regenerating Seaside beach Restaurant experience. World-class chefs, Sunny day, ice-cold beer, white sand under your feet, and the sea sound charms easing your busy mind. Bite of local, delicious food to make the experience worth your while.
On our way to Namibia we stop at the Orange River Canoe. The water is warm and the weather naturally perfects all year round. The Awesome Outdoor Orange River Canoe Trips on South Africa’s largest river – rises in the Drakensberg range some 15 kilometers south of Mont-aux-Sources and flows 2340 kilometers westwards until later reaching the Atlantic Ocean at Oranjemund.
After that, we jump over the photographic sight of Namibia, where the culture is warm, and people are welcoming.
. With hot springs, challenging hiking trails and world-class views, the world’s second-largest canyon is a must-visit on any trip to Namibia.
At 161km long, up to 27km wide, and almost 550m at its deepest, the Fish River Canyon is arguably second in size only to Arizona's Grand Canyon – and is certainly one of Africa's least-visited wonders. This means that, as you sit dangling your legs over the edge, drinking a sundowner with a spectacular view, you're unlikely to have your visit spoiled by a coachload of tourists – at least, as long as you walk away from the main viewpoint. Away from the busier seasons you may not see anyone around here at all!
Situated in a very arid region of Namibia, the Fish River is the only river within the country that usually has pools of water in its middle reaches during the dry season. Because of this, it was known to the peoples of the area during the early, middle, and late Stone Ages. Numerous sites dating from as early as 50,000 years ago have been found within the canyon – mostly beside bends in the river. Around the beginning of this century, the Ai-Ais area was used as a base by the Germans in their war against the Namas. It was finally declared a national monument in 1962. Ai-Ais Rest camp was opened in 1971, though it has been fully rebuilt since then.
After all the fun and excitement we travel to the Namib sand dunes, The spectacular dunes in the Namib Desert are the tallest in the world, rising in some places over 300 meters (almost 1000 feet) from the desert floor. When people speak of visiting the Namib Desert, Sesriem and Sossusvlei are the areas they usually mean. The classic desert scenery, stark pans, and red dunes are a keen photographer's dream, and best captured at sunrise and sunset.
The Sesriem Canyon is a narrow fissure carved out from the sandstone by the Tsauchab River, up to 30 meters deep in some places. At some times in the year, rock pools offer the perfect place to swim and cool off from the heat of the day.
Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei are probably the most famous parts of the Namib Desert, known for their impressive dunes and salt pans scattered with the skeletons of dead trees and shipwrecks – some over 500 years old. Both are highlights of a photographic safari through Namibia.
The climate in the Namib is typical of a savannah desert region, with warm, dry winters and extremely hot summers. The dry season is considered the best time of year to visit, although rare periods of heavy rainfall bring with them waterbirds and waders, and miraculous fields of lilies.
Now let me take you to the luxury town of Swakopmund!! is a quirky beach town on Namibia's western coast that is one part resort town, one part German village. Known to the locals as "Swakkies", this town is the most popular destination among Namibians for summer holidays and long weekend getaways. Voted as the town of the year 2019, Swakopmund Namibia, travel became more popular for tourists from all over the Globe; a walk along the streets is a step back to Imperial German colonial times amidst the swish of palm trees. Founded in 1892 as the region's main harbor, its historic buildings have seen occupation by trade companies, German and British governing bodies, and hoteliers. The colorful edifices have been well-kept thanks to the towns' relatively young age, and caring locals.
After all the modern town living is done, it is time to go have the real bushman experience. This takes us in Botswana, the San or 'Bushman' are indigenous hunter-gatherers of southern Africa. The uniqueness of their lifestyle, culture, and language have long fascinated people around the world, but because of their distinctiveness from other African groups, they have been marginalized for a long time. Although their 'exotic' image has become globally recognizable through postcards, books, and movies since the beginning of colonization until recently, it has been difficult for tourists to visit San communities because of poor infrastructure and services in the areas they inhabit.
After all the excitement, and wonders of Southern Africa we leave the best for last, only for you!!
Victoria Falls!! The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya", (the smoke that thunders) and are a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
There is some magic about the falls manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss, and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk.The Victoria falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. It drops between 90 m and 107 m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water plummet over the edge every minute.
Remarkably preserved in its state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860s. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.
Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Statistically speaking, it is the largest waterfall in the world. This recognition comes from combining the height and width to create the largest single sheet of flowing water. Livingstone named the falls after the reining queen at the time.
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