Caledon Valley Smoke, Stars and Border Roads

Sipho spends his fifth day in Fouriesburg exploring the Lesotho borderlands along the Caledon River, uncovering Anglo-Boer War history at Surrender Hill and the sandstone legacy of President Steyn. A day of farm roads, Basotho blanket traders, and a winter braai under freezing stars. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to South Africa: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full South Africa guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of South Africa Travel Podcast with Sipho Ndlovu. Sipho Ndlovu is in Fouriesburg, South Africa. Places in this episode: Surrender Hill, Caledon Valley, The Poort border post, Braamhof farm, Saltpeterkrans Cave, Dutch Reformed Church, President Steyn House, Windmill Pub & Grill. Covered: Lesotho border crossing practicalities, Anglo-Boer War history, Basotho culture and blankets, Winter stargazing, Local pub food, Driving farm roads. Chapters:00:00 Fouriesburg01:10 Surrender Hill02:26 Saltpeterkrans Cave04:15 Dutch Reformed Church05:12 Windmill Pub & Grill07:28 Boma fire A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Fouriesburg #FreeState #SouthAfricaTravel #LesothoBorder #CaledonValley #AngloBoerWar #SurrenderHill #Basotho #BasothoBlanket #Meiringskloof #WinterStargazing #MalutiMountains #OverlandingSA #RoadTripSouthAfrica #GoldenGateNP #TravelSouthAfrica #Ubuntu https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/south-africa/