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AERIAL AFRICA. This epic series offers the rare aerial views of gigantic waterfalls, vast plains of All of this seen from breathtaking heights.

AERIAL AFRICA offers the rare aerial views of gigantic waterfalls, vast plains of bare thirsty land, red dunes draped for miles on end and the large herds of wildlife. Our journey will start in the colourful Cape, following the Skeleton Coast to Namibia, through Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe and come full circle ending this aerial bonanza with the eastern coast of South Africa. Africa – Nowhere el

se in the world can you experience nature in such full splendor. It holds so much more than we ever imagined and we will have the opportunity to observe Africa as never seen before.

17/09/2025

Robberg Nature Reserve is a stunning peninsula with beautiful walking trails and incredible ocean views. It's also a place of great historical significance. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of Stone Age human occupation in the caves along the peninsula, with some findings dating back over 120,000 years. It's a reminder of a deep, human history that lies just below the surface of this natural wonder.

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16/09/2025

Port Elizabeth has an interesting story behind its name. It was founded in 1820 and was named by the acting Governor of the Cape Colony, Rufane Shaw Donkin. He named the town after his late wife, Elizabeth, which is a surprisingly personal and poignant origin for a major port city. In August 1820, he erected a memorial to her on a hill overlooking Algoa Bay.

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15/09/2025

The Pezula Private Estate and Golf Course is located on the cliffs above Knysna, and its name tells a story. "Pezula" is a word derived from the Zulu language, meaning "up, high above," which is a perfect description of its location with incredible views over the ocean and the Knysna Heads. The name itself reflects the spectacular position of this landscape.

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11/09/2025

The Outeniqua Mountains are a striking feature of the Garden Route landscape. Their name has a fascinating historical origin, stemming from the indigenous Khoi-San people who lived in the area. The name is believed to mean "man laden with honey," a direct reference to the rich resources these mountains provided for the local communities.

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09/09/2025

The history of the Knysna Heads is intrinsically tied to the treacherous nature of the channel. The passage, known as "The Heads," has historically been one of the most dangerous harbour entrances in the world due to its narrow width and powerful tidal currents, which can reach speeds of up to 10 knots.

This danger led to numerous shipwrecks over the years, with several notable vessels meeting their fate there. One of the most famous wrecks was the British troopship HMS Emu in 1817, which ran aground after misjudging the channel's difficult currents. While no lives were lost, the event highlighted the immense challenge of navigating the passage. Another tragic event occurred in 1878 when the steamship SS Agna sank after hitting a rock, resulting in the loss of crew members.

Over time, this led to the establishment of the Knysna River mouth pilot service and the construction of a beacon to guide ships, but even with these measures, the channel has remained a formidable test of seamanship. The history of the Knysna Heads is a testament to the power of nature and the bravery of those who attempted to tame the volatile waters to reach the safe haven of the lagoon.

04/09/2025

This remarkable rock formation, known as "Hole in the Wall," is found on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape. It's a place with a local Xhosa legend, which tells a story of a beautiful girl who was confined by her father and fell in love with a man from the sea people. The sound of the waves on the arch is said to be the people from the sea trying to reach her. It's a powerful story that adds to the natural beauty of the place.

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02/09/2025

The Sani Pass is a notorious road, known for being one of the most challenging mountain passes in Southern Africa. For many years, it served as a vital, though difficult, link between South Africa and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The route was a rugged trail for pack mules before it was developed into a road that continues to test drivers to this day.

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28/08/2025

The Devil's Tooth, a dramatic rock formation located in the Drakensberg mountains. While the Drakensberg as a whole holds deep historical significance with its San rock art sites, the history of the Devil's Tooth itself is primarily one of mountaineering. It is considered a difficult and iconic climb, a challenge for even the most experienced climbers.

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26/08/2025

The cross seen here commemorates Bartolomeu Dias' landing in 1488. This was a significant moment in European exploration as Dias was the first European to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa, paving the way for sea routes to the East. The original padrão, a stone cross, would have been erected to claim the land for Portugal.

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22/08/2025

It looks like a scene from another planet, but this sea of sand is found on the coast of the Eastern Cape.

This is the Alexandria Dune Field at Woody Cape, a breathtaking part of the Addo Elephant National Park. Stretching for kilometres, it is the largest and least disturbed coastal dune field in the entire Southern Hemisphere. These are not static hills of sand; they are constantly on the move, a shifting landscape shaped by the powerful coastal winds.

This ancient place also holds deep human stories. For thousands of years, this coastline was home to the Khoisan people. Hidden within these dunes are shell middens, remnants of coastal meals that have survived for centuries. These archaeological treasures offer a profound connection to South Africa's earliest inhabitants and their sustainable relationship with the ocean.

The dunes are more than a spectacular view; they are a living museum of both natural processes and ancient human history.

When you look at a wild landscape, do you ever think about the human stories it might hold?

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21/08/2025

The Bloukrans Bridge stands impressively over the gorge. It's known for being one of the highest single-span concrete arch bridges in the world. Construction on this structure was quite an undertaking, completed in the early 1980s. It forms part of the N2 highway and is a significant feat of engineering.

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20/08/2025

A winding road leads into a valley that seems a world away. This is Gamkaskloof, nestled deep within the Swartberg mountains of the Western Cape, but perhaps better known by its intimidating nickname, 'Die Hel' (The Hell).

For more than a century, this isolated valley was home to a community of Afrikaner farmers. They lived almost entirely off the land, with the first proper road into the valley only being constructed in 1962. Before that, their only connection to the outside world was a treacherous footpath over the mountains, a journey made with donkeys.

The name 'The Hell' was never used by the people who lived there; to them, it was simply 'Die Kloof' (The Valley). The popular story is that the name originated with an animal inspector in the 1940s. After a gruelling journey down the steep pass on a fiercely hot day, he described the experience as hellish, and the name stuck with outsiders.

While the last of the original farming families left in 1991, their legacy of resilience remains. The valley is now a tranquil part of the Swartberg Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where restored cottages tell the story of a forgotten chapter in South African history.

What does it take for a place to feel truly remote to you?

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