DustBugs Travel

When we started exploring the Bredasdorp and Arniston area, little did we know that we would find so much to see. Like the beautiful church in Bredasdorp which was built in 1911, the very interesting Shipwreck Museum and not to mention driving up the very badly-maintained and steep road at the Heuningberg Nature Reserve. We also saw the stunning location of the Arniston Hotel, the Arniston Harbour which was established in 1936 and of course the beautiful Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve. We also found it super interesting that Arniston / Waenhuiskrans is the only town in South Africa which has two official names. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

Travelling back-and-forth on the Malgas Pont was really fun and I can’t believe they allowed us to do that. Unfortunately our plans changed and we headed for Arniston because the place we were going to camp at, was not what we were looking for. We camped in Arniston for two nights, even though we knew it was going to rain. #DustBugs #dustbugstravel #southafrica #travelsouthafrica #travelongravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

The sighting of two White Storks was a bonus. It always surprises me to see how big they are, yet so graceful when they take off. They don’t even have to run before take-off, they just lift off. Stopping off at the Breede River Trading Post was a much-needed pitstop. Then the two of us debating the name Malgas or Malagas but I must say arriving in Malgas (formerly known as Malagas) was exciting, because the new Malgas Pont is operational. #DustBugs #dustbugstravel #southafrica #travelsouthafrica #travelongravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

This was a really interesting gravel road along the Breede River. We tried our best to follow the river as far as we could. We saw loads of sheep, falcons and heron along the way. One of the beautiful campsites was Up the Creek music festival site on the banks of the Breede River. Sad that they could not have the festival in 2021 because of COVID–19. It is the second longest-running outdoor music festival in South Africa. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

Camping in the rain at Bontebok National Park was a totally new experience! Fortunately our tent was waterproof. We also discovered another beautiful campsite right next to the river. All too soon it was time for us to leave and head for our next destination. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

We were very lucky that the rain stopped long enough to allow me to pitch the tent and go explore. Red Hartebeest, Bontebok, Spotted Thick-knee and a Toktokkie Beetle is what we saw while driving through Bontebok National Park. The viewpoint at the top of the hill was awesome where we could see the campsite and the route we were going to travel. This park is the smallest National Park in South Africa, but well worth visiting. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

After leaving Swellendam we arrived at Bontebok National Park. We always have a competition to see who sees the first animal and I always lose. We saw Red Hartebeest and a Tortoise. The Bontebok were very far away. It was raining the whole time while travelling through the park to reach our campsite. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

The rain continued on and off while we were heading to Swellendam. We saw so many different and interesting things in this episode, from a Hamerkop to a grand old church. There was even a quaint cottage overlooking a beautiful lake and so much birdlife. Spotting an abandoned church amongst the trees in the middle of nowhere was an interesting sight. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

We were leaving the pecan nut and dairy farm and made our way to the Bontebok National Park which is near Swellendam. In this episode, we tried to find the Leopard Trail cottage, but that did not go as planned. We did find many other interesting and beautiful things though while travelling on gravel in the rain. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

I never thought a day on a pecan nut and dairy farm would be this interesting. There was a pecan nut tree which was planted by the farmer's father 70 years ago and is still bearing fruit. Then spending time with Anne in the milking shed was an awesome experience, especially seeing how fast the milking machines milk the cows nowadays. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

We travelled on some awesome gravel roads which took us over rivers and past an old abandoned church which we thought would look great if renovated. Then we went through Bonnievale and saw this town from a different approach road. Me being me, I thought I would take a different gravel road. It turned out the road we took was closed and we had to turn back. No harm done though, we finally arrived at Pecan Nut Farmstay, also known as Sanddrift. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

In this episode, we were so sad to leave our little lakehouse. We were cheered up by the brightness of the Karoo Daisy and stopped by just to see what it looked like. It's a really pretty restaurant in Barrydale. The owners did an awesome job converting the old church into a restaurant. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

So we finally arrived and were going to be spending the night at Die Damhuis. What an extraordinary place! The wooden house was built on the water, overlooking the lake and all the birdlife. There were Egyptian Geese with seven ducklings and a pair of Red-knobbed Coots with two chicks which made our stay really amazing. We had a wonderful time and we're so happy to share it with you. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

As we were leaving Barrydale, we saw a beautiful church which was converted into a restaurant called Karoo Daisy. We knew we would have to come back to see it. We found a great gravel road which led us past some orchards and lakes and finally to Die Damhuis. Little did we know how amazing that would be! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

The view from Tradouw Pass was totally unexpected and that stunning cave in the side of the mountain which is a picnic spot was the cherry on top. This pass is a must visit. After Tradouw Pass we went to have lunch at the Country Pumpkin in Barrydale. It's an awesome place for a pitstop on Route 62. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

We had a wonderful stay at Renosterbos at Nona Rosa Bush Camp. We hit the road and started making our way to Die Damhuis. On our way there we came across some great gravel roads. Tradouw Pass was a big surprise. More of it in the next episode. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

We decided to go and visit the small coastal town called Witsand. We were amazed to see the huge beach and not to mention the sand dunes coming onto the roads in the suburbs! Afterwards we headed for Renosterbos at the Nona Rosa Bush camp. We were fortunate to stay in a huge house, just the two of us. What an adventure! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

This one has it all. We started on the gravel road and it turned out to be a rescue mission to save a tiny tortoise crossing the road. We had to stop and make sure he or she got to the other side safely. On the same dirt road we saw a tree with so many bird nests in we had to share that and we found a small village called Vermaaklikheid which we have never heard of. This is what makes it worthwhile doing what we do. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve on the beach where visitors can come and braai on the beach was another gem we discovered and not to mention the 3000-year old shell midden which is a must-see when you're in this area. This is where the San people used to come and eat shellfish. Really interesting site to visit. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

Who would've thought we would find these interesting and gorgeous sights as we travel around South Africa! The beautiful river crossing we found on the gravel road as we left Wild Rescue on our way to Still Bay. Then the gorgeous Bay of Sleeping Beauty as you come over the hill and get confronted with its splendour. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

After checking in at Wild Rescue, I was told about the tortoise rescue operation they had on the reserve and the other exciting projects they have at Wild Rescue, like the vervet monkey enclosure they have just completed. I was able to help a tortoise myself while being there! I hope you enjoy this episode. #dustbugs #dustbugstravel #southafrica #offroad #tortoise #adventure #dustbugstravel #dustbugsadventure Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

We left Riversdale travelling to Wild Rescue and looked for gravel roads again as usual. This time I took a wrong turn somehow and ended up travelling between farmlands which was great. It was a quiet dirt road with a few things of interest along the way, but when we finally arrived at Wild Rescue, there was so much to see. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstarvel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

The road from Ladismith to Riversdale was the surprise. The race we had with the Ostrich was fun and we did not expect to find Garcia’s Pass, I didn’t even know it existed. This was a gem we discovered. The winding road and the views were breathtaking. Enjoy! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel #dustbugstarvel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

When we left Free-at-Last, we came across really beautiful river crossings with the most stunning landscape and birdlife. I love to stop at places like this and just listen. The sounds of nature at the river were absolutely mind blowing. This is a gravel road to remember and come and visit again. #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #travelongravel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel

Spending time at these locations like Ladismith and Free-at-Last gives us the opportunity to relax, reflect and recharge, and make us enjoy the smaller things in life, like the zebra that were too far for you to see and the old churches we find in the small towns. I love the old architecture and styles of construction used to build these magnificent buildings. #dustbugs #travel #southafrica #adventure #dustbugsadventure Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustbugstravel Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DustBugstravel Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dustbugstravel/ X.com https://twitter.com/dustbugstravel