Paradise regained on the Wild Coast
One of the most beautiful stretches of coastlines to be found, anywhere in the world, is on our doorstep.
Posted: 23 April 2020
Johan Badenhorst on looking for peace and quiet
Only travelling within South Africa during their latest expedition has allowed the Voetspore team to discover all those places where one can truly get away from it all.
Posted: 16 April 2020
Johan Badenhorst and the Game Park of contrasts
Voetspore’s Johan Badenhorst went in search of the last bit of real wilderness in Southern Africa and got a real history lesson at the same time.
Posted: 9 April 2020
Johan Badenhorst on how to enter Namibia
Border crossings into most African countries can be a pain in the neck says Voetspore’s Johan Badenhorst. Going into our neighbouring Namibia may take a while, at times, especially when they try and... read more
Posted: 8 April 2020
Johan Badenhorst visits a place called Skilpad
Voetspore’s Johan Badenhorst visits one of the youngest National Parks in South Africa and is reminded to be cautious about where you fill-up.
Posted: 7 April 2020
Voetspore Diary with Johan Badenhorst: No 4×4, no problem
Voetspore’s Johan Badenhorst believes that owning a 4×4 should not be a barrier to exploring our beautiful continent. One of the best things to do on a Saturday morning is to spend some quality... read more
Posted: 31 March 2020
The true cost of a photograph – Johan Badenhorst
The issue of photography in places such as the Kaokoland is actually a complicated one. Is it proper to exploit the Himba in such a blatant manner? Can we simply point cameras and invade their privacy... read more
Posted: 8 September 2015
Johan Badenhorst: An African Knife, Made in Norway
The Helle is a Norwegian knife. The factory was started in 1932 by brothers Steinar and Sigmund Helle. They produced the first knives in a forge on their farm, and soon their knives became world famou... read more
Posted: 30 June 2015
Johan Badenhorst: Good Times in a Great Depression
On our last expedition, Voetspore in the Great Rift Valley, we spent a lot of time below sea level on the African continent. You get “altitude sickness” when you climb a mountain such as Kilimanja... read more
Posted: 23 June 2015
