Beste Road Trip Travel Podcasts (2024)

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Blockhouses of the Anglo-Boer War with Simon Green 1:01:25

2y ago1:01:25

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We have a chat with Simon Green - "The Blockhouse Guy". Simon has authored two books on the blockhouses of the Anglo-Boer War - a very handy field guide, as well as a more in-depth analysis of the engineering behind these 9000+ structures the British Military left behind in South Africa. We have digitised the field guide - so if you are looking to …

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Frontier Land. We explore the Eastern Cape with Dr. Dean Allen. 36:24

2y ago36:24

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We talk with Dr. Dean Allen - renowned Author, Historian, Lecturer, and Media Presenter. Dean has authored several books, two of which are are titled "Frontier Land - Exploring the Eastern Cape." So much of our history played out in this area - and it really is a fascinating part of South Africa. We have digitised these two books and all the spots …

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The N10 Highway - Part 2 - from Hanover to Addo 43:05

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Middelburg, Cradock, Cookhouse and through Slagtersnek - some really evocative and emotional spots on this route. The story of the "Chair Monument", and the site of what is considered to be the first resistance to British rule that ended rather badly at Slagtersnek. The Road Trip SA app is available for download Do you want to visit and explore Sou…

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The N10 Highway - Part 1 - From the Namibian border to Hanover - and eventually to the Indian Ocean in the Eastern Cape 35:26

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This highway traverses the Kalahari through to Upington - where you have to visit Scotty Smith, the Donkey Memorial, and the Camel Statue - follow the Gariep river through Prieska, Britstown, and De Aar, to eventually intersect the N1 at Hanover. Beautiful changing landscapes from red Kalahari dunes, flat salt-pans - where Sir Malcolm Campbell's "B…

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Some recent visits to the Kruger National Park 39:35

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Some reflections on our visits to the Kruger Park this year. We have visited a wide variety of the camps in the Central / Northern section and give some feedback on our experiences there. The Road Trip SA app is available for download Do you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris…

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Some safety tips when you travel and visit South Africa 34:27

2y ago34:27

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There have been some criminal incidents perpetrated against tourists visiting South Africa. An awful lot of risk can be mitigated by following some common sense rules. The Road Trip SA app is available for download Do you want to visit and explore South Africa? Touch Africa SafarisVon Road Trip

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The N11 - Ladysmith to the Botswana Border - Centre of "The Battlefields" area, Voortrekkers, ABW 1, ABW 2, Anglo-Zulu War - so much on this route 1:01:32

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Ladysmith is right at the centre of what we call "The Battlefields" region. So much of our history played out here - the Voortrekkers and their conflicts with the Zulu, the British and their battles with the Zulu, and then this area was pivotal in both conflicts between the British Empire and the Boer Republics. The N11 branches off the N3 (Johanne…

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The N9 Highway - Colesburg to George - The Great Karoo, the Little Karoo, ancient fossils, Voortrekkers, 1820 settlers, and the 5th and final town founded by the VOC. 51:51

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The N9 branches off the N1 in Colesburg and takes you south. It takes you over beautiful Karoo landscapes through Noupoort, Middelburg, and with a short detour you can visit Nieu-Bethesda - one of the quintessential "Karoo-dorpies". The VOC influence is still to be seen in Graaff-Reinet - and this is an obligatory overnight stop. The highway then t…

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The N8 Highway - Lesotho to Upington - Spitfires, traitors, battles and diamonds. 55:59

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No. 72 (Basutoland) Squadron is commemorated in Maseru and remembered forever in the design one the most popular blankets sold in Lesotho. The N8 then actually starts at the border with South Africa - it skirts Ladybrand where Robey Leibbrandt is buried, then heads to Bloemfontein. We explore a bit of that city, chat about a few spots in Kimberley,…

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The N7 Highway - The West Coast from Cape Town to Vioolsdrif - Wine, wheat, fruit and flowers 57:26

2+ y ago57:26

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Winelands transform to fruit and wheatfields - the West Coast is booming. A beautiful drive through undulating hills and passing towns like Malmesbury, Moorreesburg, Citrusdal, and Clanwilliam. Each and every one is worth a short detour and you get to see the citrus industry in full swing and if you really look - you can trace the tracks of mission…

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The N6 Highway - From Bloemfontein to East London - Voortrekkers, German Settlers and some forgotten heroes of WW2 1:04:32

2+ y ago1:04:32

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The N6 heads straight South from Bloemfontein and skirts the Southern border of Lesotho. Little towns like Reddersburg, Smithfield, Aliwal North and Jamestown all have some history of the conflicts with the Basotho, as well as many stories of Voortrekkers and Anglo Boer War characters. A little further south and once through Queenstown you are in "…

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The N5 Highway - From Winburg to Harrismith - the beautiful Eastern Free State 48:01

2+ y ago48:01

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This highway traverses the Eastern Free State just to the north of Lesotho. The history of the Voortrekkers and the Basotho runs deep in this land. Lots of history to explore, and some surprising statues and memorials - and lots of fossils as well! The Road Trip SA app is available for download Do you want to explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safa…

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Kruger National Park - More Historical Sites in the Southern Section (Part 2) 31:43

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Episode 8 of a series on the Kruger National Park. We cover the area north of The Voortrekker Road, explore a bit of Pretoriuskop, take a look at Skukuza, and chat about the memorials to the Game Rangers and conservation staff. Want to travel to the Kruger National Park? Touch Africa Safaris The Road Trip SA app is available for download The Road T…

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Kruger National Park - Historical Sites in the Southern Section (Part 1) 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

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Episode 7 of a series on the Kruger National Park The story of Harry Wolhuter and how he survived a lion attack, the old "Voortrekker Road", remnants of the Voortrekkers, early traders, and gold prospectors. Many dramas played out in this area before the park was established - there are some great stories here. Want to travel to the Kruger National…

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Kruger National Park - Historical Sites of the Far Northern Region 26:20

2+ y ago26:20

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Episode 5 of a series on he Kruger National Park The far north of the park has some really interesting history to explore. Archaeological sites such as Thulamela, fun history like Crooks corner - the haunt of "Bvekenya", as well as the remnants of the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association sites, are all to be found in this area. Want to travel to…

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Kruger National Park - Historical Sites from Shingwedzi to Letaba and Orpen 26:27

2+ y ago26:27

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Episode 6 of a series on the Kruger National Park Gold prospectors, illegal immigrants, and we leave Tropical Africa as we cross the Tropic of Capricorn. We explore Masorini, the Letaba area, we meet Piet Grobler, and say thank you to Eileen Orpen who to this day is still the largest donor of land to the Kruger Park. Want to travel to the Kruger Na…

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The N4 Highway - Part 2 - From Pretoria to Botswana. Bushveld and the Groot Marico. 43:17

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The founders of the South African Air Force, traitors and rebels, battlefields and graves, heroes and villains, churches and statues - this road encompasses them all. There's even a memorial to the animals of the 2nd Anglo-Boer War. The Road Trip SA app is available for download Do you want to explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris The Road Tri…

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The N4 Highway - Part 1 - From Maputo to Pretoria. So many elements of our history! 59:32

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This is a unique route to travel. It is special because so many elements of our history can be explored while driving this highway. It stretches from Maputo - actually Komatipoort which is the South African border - right through to the border with Botswana. You can visit San rock art, there is is an interesting link with Jan van Riebeeck, there ar…

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South Africa's First Big Post-Covid Coach Tour - Part 2 1:00:38

2+ y ago1:00:38

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Our first big-group coach-tour and safari post-covid. Clients from a USA-based tour operator eventually made it to South Africa - many of them originally booked for 2020! Part 1 we covered the journey and impressions from Cape Town to St. Lucia - this episode we go through eSwatini, Kruger and get to the Victoria Falls. Some of the stories and chal…

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South Africa's First Big Post-Covid Coach Tour - Part 1 55:58

2+ y ago55:58

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Our first big-group coach-tour and safari post-covid. Clients from a USA-based tour operator eventually made it to South Africa - many of them originally booked for 2020! Some of the stories and challenges we faced being the first big group - 80 pax / 2 coaches - in the post-Covid South African tourist landscape. All the spots mentioned in this pod…

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A 9-day Tour - Cape Town, Sharks in Gansbaai, and the Kruger Park 56:54

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Our first tour and safari post-covid. Clients from the USA wanted to see Cape Town, go shark-cage-diving in Gansbaai, and see wildlife. We put together a 9-day itinerary for them. All the spots mentioned in this podcast are listed on the Road Trip SA app. Do you want to explore South Africa? Touch Africa Safaris is an inbound tour operator, and we …

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The N3 Highway - Part 2 - Howick and Pietermaritzburg - and into Durban 53:32

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The last piece of the N3 highway into Durban. Howick - the capture site of Nelson Mandela and home of Inkamyamba, the legendary snake of the Howick waterfall. Pietermaritzburg is steeped in Voortrekker history, and has quite a few other surprises waiting for the traveller who is prepared to spend some time exploring. All the spots mentioned in this…

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The N3 Highway - Part 1 - Johannesburg to Howick - Aeroplanes, Jockeys, "Hendsoppers & Joiners" - and we get to the "Natal Battlefields" 54:27

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The N3 of 589km connects Johannesburg and Durban - respectively South Africa's largest and third largest cities, and probably our busiest highway. Leaving the busy Witwatersrand behind you, the first town is Heidelberg - once proudly a capital city, then miles of flat maize-covered farmland. Some fascinating Anglo-Boer War history reveals itself ar…

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Building the Road Trip SA App - Part 2 - the PitStops app and how we started the Road Trip SA app. This time in English! 1:04:09

2+ y ago1:04:09

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"The Battle of Ellis Park' and "The Battle of Fordsburg" - long forgotten incidents in Johannesburg - but who knows about them? Some stories of what we do to build the Road Trip SA app - and some of the fun we have doing it! Some fun stories of building the app - and just some memories of touring with groups around this great country! This is a rec…

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Building the PitStops App and finding cheaper diesel - Part 1 - the PitStops app and how we started the Road Trip SA app. This time in English! 52:48

2+ y ago52:48

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Driving in South Africa is getting to be expensive - but you can save on diesel because garages charge different prices. The PitStops app shows you the local prices - so you save every time you fill up. Partnered with PitStops is Road Trip SA - a fun app with thousands of monuments, memorials, statues, museums and general POI's listed - to make you…

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The N1 Highway - Part 4 - Polokwane, The Mountains of Modjadji, Tzaneen, and the beautiful Soutpansberg to Beit Bridge 57:52

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Pietersburg / Polokwane is the largest city north of the Witwatersrand complex, and with a bit of effort you can discover some little hidden gems. A detour to the East is worthwhile - the mountains around Tzaneen, the realm of Modjadji - the "Rain Queen" - Duiwelskloof, Magoebaskloof - all names steeped in mystery - as befits the mist covered mount…

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The N1 Highway - Part 3 - A surprisingly interesting area. From the Vredefort Dome around Johannesburg to the Springbok Flats 54:07

3y ago54:07

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The largest meteorite impact crater in the world lies just South of Johannesburg, the Vredefort Dome. In this episode we explore Parys on the edge of the dome, go through the surprising towns of Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark, and skirt around Johannesburg and Pretoria. Once we cross the line of the Magaliesberg, we are on the "Springbok Flats" - a…

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The N1 Highway - Part 2 - "Die Ver Verlate Vlaktes" around Bloemfontein to Kroonstad 54:51

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"Die ver verlate vlaktes" - the beautiful and evocative line from the National Anthem of South Africa describes "The far and desolate plains" stretching from the Karoo to the areas around Bloemfontein. This area abounds with the history of the Voortrekkers, broken British promises, and the ghosts of the many Anglo-Boer War concentration camps dotte…

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The N1 Highway - Part 1 - Cape Town heading North to Edenburg (Almost Bloemfontein) 57:31

3y ago57:31

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The N1 is the second longest National Road in South Africa - stretching 1940km from Cape Town to the border with Zimbabwe at Beit Bridge. The importance of this highway as a main arterial route is highlighted by the fact that more than half the podcasts somehow intersect with the N1 somewhere. We have referenced and spoken about spots on this highw…

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The N2 Highway - Part 5 - North of Durban through Zululand to Ermelo 58:05

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With Durban in the rear-view mirror we head North into Zululand. Crossing the Tugela river which was the border between the colony of Natal and the Zulu Kingdom, you drive through rolling hills covered with sugarcane, and steeped in history. Zulu vs Zulu / Zulu vs Voortrekker, / Zulu vs British / British vs Boer - lots of spots, lots of history and…

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The N2 Highway - Part 4 - East London through the Transkei to Isipingo 56:01

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Heading out of East London on the N2 takes you towards the old homeland territory of The Transkei. The bridge over the Kei river was once a border post, and is now a small rest stop and fuel station. Years ago you would have had to show your passport - but the Transkei was reincorporated into South Africa post the 1994 elections. This is rural Afri…

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The N2 Highway - Part 3 - Tsitsikamma to East London 54:35

3y ago54:35

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You leave the deeply forested and mountainous areas, and head into "Frontier" or "Settler" country. Port Elizabeth saw the arrival of the 1820 settlers, and the area between there and East London has a rich history of settlers - 5000 British immigrants arrived to settle and stabilise the area - torn by 100 years of unrest and warfare. The Road Trip…

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South Africa's Top Spots - Episode 2 - Some iconic Anti-Apartheid "Struggle Sites" and then just some random "weird and wonderful" spots 57:21

3y ago57:21

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The struggle against Apartheid lasted many years - and there are many sites around South Africa that commemorate this part of our history. There are however a few that stand out as really worthwhile places to visit in order to understand this period of our history. In this episode we chat about those - and then we move on to some just plain interes…

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South Africa's Top Spots - Episode 1 - Our Natural Wonders, Best Museums and Incredible Monuments 52:43

3y ago52:43

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Frequently asked questions: what are the top spots to see, or visit? Difficult to answer, so we have broken it down into several categories. In this episode we cover: The Top 5 Natural Wonders South Africa's Top 10 Museums The Top 5 Monuments South Africa is an incredible destination, and in these episodes we will cover the "Top Spots" according to…

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The N2 Highway - Part 2 - The Garden Route - George to Tsitsikamma 57:59

3y ago57:59

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The "Garden Route" encompasses the area between George and Port Elizabeth. It is a natural wonderland of high mountain peaks, deep forested ravines, and incredible coastal scenery. The area has a rich history of gold miners, woodcutters, British adventurers, and colourful characters. It is worth getting off the N2 and taking some time to really exp…

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The N2 Highway - Part 1 - We cover Cape Town to the Great Brak River 55:25

3y ago55:25

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This episode covers the first part of the N2, which is South Africa's longest numbered road. The N2 is 2255km long, and stretches from Cape Town to Ermelo. It starts in Mowbray near the historic Mostert's Mill, skirts the southern end of Cape Town International and then heads over Sir Lowry's Pass into the Overberg Region. The Overberg - wheat fiel…

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The Panorama Route - The "Transvaal Drakensberg" Escarpment and the N4 corridor 1:01:25

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The "Panorama Route" of Mpumalanga is an essential part of any road trip to the Eastern region of South Africa. There is magnificent scenery, some fascinating history, and fantastic geology to explore. The worlds' oldest rocks, the very earliest life-forms, gold rush towns, a multitude of waterfalls, as well as breathtaking mountain roads await you…

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Kruger National Park - The Southern Section - the paradise between the Sabie and Crocodile Rivers 49:16

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Episode 4 of a series on the Kruger National Park The Southern section of the park is the busiest and most developed part of the park. It hosts the headquarters of the park - Skukuza - and a wide variety of picnic sites and smaller camps. It has a huge network of roads, and offers a multitude of options for a world-class wildlife experience. The Ro…

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Kruger National Park - South of the Olifants River to Tshokwane - the Central Region 57:14

3y ago57:14

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Episode 3 of a series on the Kruger National Park. The Central Region of the Kruger National Park is a wildlife paradise. Big camps, small camps, bush camps, and private camps - still quiet because it is away from the main tourist areas - but still developed enough to have what you need. This region has some of the most wildlife-rich areas of Kruge…

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Kruger National Park - From Mopani Camp to the Olifants River 58:50

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Part 2 of a series on the Kruger National Park. The area between Mopani Camp and the Olifants River has its' own charm. The Mopani gradually changes to mixed Mopani / Bush Willow vegetation. We chat about the camps, some of the best drives, a few of the historical spots ...... and a few of the adventures and unique sightings we have had. All the in…

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Kruger National Park - The magical far Northern Region 1:01:45

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Part 1 of a series on the Kruger National Park. We discuss some the early history of the park, the development of tourism, as well as the biodiversity and scale of the park. This episode concentrates on the far northern section of the park - where you find the rarities - the unique birds, and the scarce antelope like Roan, Sable and Suni. We discus…

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Zululand - Some early Zulu history and The Battle of Blood River 56:56

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The central areas of Zululand stretching from Ulundi to the Drakensberg Mountains really is the crucible and the "Battle Field" of South Africa. Conflicts between Zulu and Voortrekker, Voortrekker and British, the British and the Zulus, the Boers and the British - all came into conflict for various reasons in this area. In this episode we explore t…

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West Coast and the remote Northern Cape to the Orange River and Kimberley 55:21

3y ago55:21

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Departing Cape Town on the N7 heading North is a very rewarding drive. You leave the busy city of Cape Town and within a few kilometres you are travelling through beautiful wheat fields and rolling hills. Slowly the scenery changes to citrus fruit plantations, and later into a much drier landscape. Not much further we cut across and head East - hea…

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Diamonds, other Treks & Battles - the South African Diamond Fields - and the interesting little town of Orania 1:10:19

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The area stretching from Trompsburg to Griekwastad to Kimberley and beyond encompasses the South African diamond fields - the Gariep (Orange) River is joined by the Vaal River, and is an area incredibly rich in history. Diamonds are discovered in Hopetown, Adam Kok treks away, major battles are fought between Brit and Boer, and Kimberley is develop…

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Cape Town to Gauteng - dirt or tar road from Leeuw Gamka to Johannesburg? 57:37

3y ago57:37

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Cape Town to Johannesburg is a 1600km drive. The N1 is the highway that can take you all the way to the border with Zimbabwe - but you stick to the tar. There are alternatives. A little bit of effort, a journey of almost the same distance, and you can discover a multitude of hidden gems along the road. Leeuw Gamka, to Fraserburg, Carnarvon to Pries…

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Matjiesfontein - a super little "Hidden Gem" 53:49

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Matjiesfontein - a real Karoo "Hidden Gem". A bit about the N1 from Cape Town to get there - and then we concentrate on the town of Matjiesfontein. The history, some of the characters, the buildings and the attractions. 100 reasons to spend a night or two at The Lord Milner Hotel. Episode in English. This is a recording of a radio show - Radio Ecoh…

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The VOC in Cape Town 54:14

3y ago54:14

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An introduction to Cape Town - the early days of the VOC and the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck. A short exploration of the history in Cape Town from the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652, and the subsequent expansion of the settlement until bankruptcy in 1795. Episode in English. This is a recording of a radio show - Radio Ecohealth The Road Trip S…

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Voortrekkers, Retief, Dingaan and Concentration Camps 57:40

3y ago57:40

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The Voortrekkers and the Great Trek form an iconic and monumental part of South Africa's history. And we explore two "bucket list" monuments and museums - The Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, and the Boer War Museum / Vrouemonument in Bloemfontein. Episode in English. This is a recording of a radio show - Radio Ecohealth The Road Trip SA app is av…

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A "Must Do" when in Cape Town - the "Cape Peninsular Tour" 55:32

3y ago55:32

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The drive from Cape Town to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope along the Atlantic seaboard, and then the return via Simon's Town, is one of the most scenic drives in the world. The route takes you through Hout Bay and then over Chapman's Peak drive - rated as one of the top marine drives in the world! Episode in English. This is a recording of a …

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We love Animals - Statues of cats, dogs, horses, owls, & even a baboon! 52:06

3y ago52:06

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South Africans love animals. Jock of the Bushveld, Just Nuisance, rhinos, horses, owls, the café cat and more - we have statues honouring our animals dotted right around South Africa. Episode in English. This is a recording of a radio show - Radio Ecohealth - www.ecohealthradio.co.za The Road Trip SA app is available for download Do you want to vis…

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