Tag Archives: South Africa

Climbing the Lion’s Head

Posted on 12/06/2021 by MountainTraveler

CAPE TOWN, OCTOBER 2000 - Table Mountain dominates the city of Cape Town.  Every day – when the weather allows it – people go up the mountain by cable car or hike to the top.  The sights on top of this mountain … Continue reading →

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One day in Swaziland

Posted on 12/06/2021 by MountainTraveler

SWAZILAND, OCTOBER 2000 - Arriving in South-Africa, especially when landing in Johannesburg, seems like arriving in a major airport of  the USA.  You see the same high-rise buildings, the modern airport buidings with parking lots, taxi-spaces and rental cars… But what … Continue reading →

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Chased by an elephant

Posted on 12/06/2021 by MountainTraveler

KRUGER PARK, OCTOBER 2000 -  A travel to Africa is not complete without a safari tour.  That’s what they say… So I went on a safari tour.  I had no big expectations to begin with.  “We’ve seen it all on National Geographic … Continue reading →

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