Videos tagged with "mountains"

Rock Art - Drakensberg - South Africa [02:38]
The Drakensberg Experience is centred on the Drakensberg World Heritage Site, which includes Giant's Castle and the Central and Northern Drakensberg. Known to the Zulu people as uKhahlamba ('barrier of spears'), the Drakensberg mountains ('dragon mountains') provide a magnificent semi-circular border between KwaZulu-Natal and the inland mountain kingdom of Lesotho. This 200km-long mountain range has witnessed many historical events in South Africa's history. The San people were probably the first to gaze upon its magnificence, but they tragically disappeared in the late 19th century, leaving only engraved rock walls and artefacts to remember them by. The same range was also the western boundary of the mighty Zulu kingdom, encountered by the Boer settlers around 1837 on their Great Trek north from the Cape Colony.
Tags: Drakensberg Rock Art, self-drive, route tourism, travel routes, experience, adventure, authentic, San, rock art, Drakensberg, South Africa, Africa, traditional

Cape Peninsula [06:20]
The scenic Cape Peninsula, part of Cape Town's Table Mountain National Park. It begins southwest of Table Mountain und stretches all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, over a distance of 40 kilometres. The mountains are covered with dense Fynbos vegetation. Many bays and coves with beautiful beaches, in the west along the Atlantic and in the East at the Indian Ocean. The journey starts in the pittoresc fishing village of Hout Bay with the busy harbour and lively promenade. Substantial amounts of fish are unloaded here every day. Mostly it is snoek or hake, mainly for export to Spain. Behind the fishing boats: the arts and crafts market with items from all over Africa, including diamonds. Boat rides on the bay are quite popular. As a farewell - and a welcome on return - the colourfully dressed street musicians from the Hangklip quarter play and sing their tunes. Proceeding to the Cape - on the Chapman's Peak Drive - along the Atlantic coast. To the left of the road - wonderful hiking trails into the Table Mountain National Park. The proteas are part of the unique fynbos vegetation. At Chapman's Point the view of Hout Bay is overwhelming. Here starts the most dramatic part of the stretch. Steep rockwalls, narrow curves and gallery tunnels, and to the right the endless blue Atlantic ocean. Behind the last bend a wide view opens. In front lies the wild sandy beach of Noordhoek. One of the most beautiful beaches in South Africa. Close to the Cape: ostriches at the sea. The Cape ...
Tags: Cape Peninsula, Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay, Noordhoek, Simon's Town, Penguins, South Africa

De Leeuwenhof Estate in Paarl, Cape Winelands (South Africa) [03:38]
Paarl - the pearl in the Cape Winelands. Beautiful mountains with huge granite boulders and a fertile valley with famous vineyards. Here - at the foot of the Drakenstein mountains - we find the De Leeuwenhof Estate, a small wine and fruit farm and one of the finest family-run guesthouses in the Winelands. The homestead has a history of more than 300 years. - Accommodation is elegant and luxurious. All rooms and apartments are comfortably appointed - with individual furnishings, airconditioning and private terraces. Guests enjoy the beautiful lush gardens under huge old oaks trees and two large swimming pools. A separate building houses the spacious lounge and dining room - where a sumptuous breakfast is served in the morning. Yes, Daan and Yvonne stand for a great atmosphere. A comfortable stay, good food, good wine and good company, that is what guests will always find on De Leeuwenhof. Address: Sonstraal Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl, Western Cape 7646, South Africa Email: deleeuwenhof@mweb.co.za Tel: +27-21-862 1384 Fax: +27-86 505 0235
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Marakele National Park (South Africa).mp4 [05:45]
tlopi camp and wildlife in the Waterberg mountains
Tags: South, Africa, harryengrace

Karukareb Wildernis Reservaat in the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa [03:52]
The Cederberg mountain range, two hours north of Cape Town. Rugged sandstone formations, pristine wilderness and fynbos vegetation. In a secluded green valley, surrounded by barren mountains, lies the private Karukareb Wilderness Reserve, a thousand hectares in size. Only a limited number of guests at a time can have this authentic nature experience. Cosy lodge accommodation is offered in the main homestead - with a proper old-fashioned lounge, fireplace and a veranda. Or choose a Luxury Safari Tent - with glorious views over the natural fynbos to the majestic mountains beyond. The tents are situated on the banks of the perennial Jan Dissels river with its clear drinking water and a rich birdlife. The day on Karukareb starts with a wholesome breakfast. The magnificent fynbos vegetation in the reserve can be encountered on the hiking trail along the valley floor. Crystal clear rocks pool invite you to go for a refreshing swim. Guests wanting to learn about the unique plantlife in the Cederberg can embark on a tour with an experienced field guide. And there are guided horse trails - for beginners and advanced riders - to experience the wilderness on horseback. The rooibos tea plant grows exclusively in the Cederberg. Visit a rooibos farm close to Karukareb and learn about the unique production process. Back at the lodge - dinner is ready. Round the day off with Karukareb's excellent country cuisine - in the thatched restaurant or al-fresco under the bright Cederberg stars ...
Tags: Karukareb, Cedarberg, Cederberg Mountains, South Africa, lodge cederberg, cederberg accommodation, mendelsohnmedia