It’s no secret South Africa is one of my favorite places in the world. I did live here for a few years and it gave birth to my blog, Johnny Africa. I spent two years living in Johannesburg, all the…
Without a doubt, one of the first things a person goes through when moving abroad is fretting about the unknown. I didn’t know much about the country of South Africa but if I was to move my life to another…
The best places to surf in Africa form an incomplete circle around the continent. Grab your board and be ready to travel. From Morroco in the North, to Cape Town in the South; from the warm, sweet Indian Ocean on…
The Kruger National Park is the flagship of the South African parks, and in my opinion, probably the easiest accessed, most budget friendly safari option with the widest variety of wildlife you will find anywhere in Africa. The park itself…
Table Mountain and Lions Head are Cape Town’s two most iconic mountains and most iconic hiking trails. They both allow for a physically stimulating hike, and both afford some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Having lived in…
One of the most sought after destinations in the world, the name “Kenya” is synonymous with the word “Safari”. Perhaps there is no other place on this planet that conjures such a spirit of romance and adventure. With its beautiful…
An African safari is an absolute treat for the senses, offering pure indulgence in nature’s most untouched splendour. The typical safari guide seeks out to find the big five and other similar favoured animals such as the giraffe, hippopotamus, zebra,…
Malaria has been a silent killer of millions of Africans for generations on end. Africa is a destination where everyone inevitably checks for diseases and vaccinations. Rightfully so. However, South Africa is not like the rest of Africa. Its climate…
Recently, there has been an influx of American citizens that have proclaimed their desire to move to South Africa. While many may be saying this due to political unease or even in jest, there are many who truly want to…
