Stof-fel Tours

03/11/2026

Hi Debbie,

Thank you so much for the wonderful shoutout! We're thrilled that you, Carol, and the rest of the group enjoyed the photography outing in the George and Plett area.

We hope to take you out on another photographic adventure soon!

Best regards,

03/11/2026

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02/11/2026

WHAT IF YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR DIDN'T MEAN SITTING IN THE BACK OF A BUS?

Imagine travelling through some of South Africa's most beautiful landscapes.

Mountain passes. Winding gravel roads. Forests. Coastal routes. Hidden places that many visitors never get to experience.

Now imagine doing it in your own vehicle, with the freedom to enjoy the journey, stop for photographs, and take in the scenery.

Sounds different?

That's because it is.

Welcome to Stof-fel Tours' Lead Self Drive experience.

Instead of sitting in the back of a bus while someone else does all the driving, you get to drive your own vehicle, following the Stof-fel leader.

You bring your own sense of adventure.

We bring the local knowledge, route planning, experience, and leadership to make the journey that much more enjoyable.

So, how does it work?

You arrive with your own vehicle, meet up with the Stof-fel leader, and set off together.

The leader takes the front position, showing you the route and leading the convoy through the day's adventure.

Whether we're exploring mountain passes, travelling along beautiful coastal roads, heading into the forests, or discovering those little-known places tucked away off the beaten track, you're part of the journey rather than simply a passenger.

And that's the beauty of it.

You get to experience the road for yourself.

You can enjoy the scenery from behind your own steering wheel, share the adventure with your travelling companions, and capture those special moments along the way.

It's not about rushing from one attraction to the next.

At Stof-fel Tours, we believe the journey itself should be part of the experience.

Sometimes it's the unexpected turn in the road.

Sometimes it's a view that takes your breath away.

Sometimes it's a place you would never have found on your own.

And sometimes it's simply pulling over, getting out, and enjoying the moment.

With small groups, local knowledge, and a leader who knows the area, the experience becomes something a little more personal.

Who is it for?

Our Lead Self Drive tours are ideal for couples, friends, photographers, and travellers who enjoy the freedom of driving but would prefer not to plan every detail themselves.

You don't need to know the roads.

You don't need to spend hours researching where to go.

And you don't need to follow a big tour bus around.

You simply bring your vehicle, your travelling companion, and your sense of adventure.

South Africa is waiting to be explored.

From the Garden Route and its magnificent forests to the rugged mountain passes and hidden corners of the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape and KZN, there is so much more to discover than the usual tourist stops.

And we'd love to show you.

Stof-fel Tours — Lead Self Drive Adventures

Explore More. Stress Less.

Based in Plettenberg Bay, exploring the Garden Route and beyond.

🌐 www.stof-fel.co.za

[email protected]

WhatsApp 065 896 2662

Tell us in the comments:

Would you rather sit in the back of a bus and watch South Africa go by…

Or drive your own vehicle, follow the leader, and experience the adventure yourself?

31/10/2026

There's a reason Addo keeps pulling me back.

Some places you visit once, take a few photographs, tick the box and move on.

Addo is not one of those places.

Every time I return, there's something different waiting for me.

Perhaps it's the elephants quietly making their way through the bush, the distant call of a bird, or the way the light falls across the landscape in the early morning.

Sometimes it's the excitement of spotting something unexpected. Other times, it's simply sitting quietly, watching nature unfold around you.

And after all these years in hospitality and travel, I've come to realise something.

The best experiences aren't always about how many places you visit. They're about how much you experience along the way.

That's what keeps drawing me back to Addo.

Not just the wildlife, but the feeling of being there. The anticipation. The surprises. The moments you couldn't have planned, even if you tried.

And that's exactly the kind of experience I want to share with others.

At Stof-fel, we're building something a little different.

Small groups. Local knowledge. A more personal way of exploring.

Because Addo deserves more than a rushed visit.

Want to experience Addo differently?

That's exactly what we're building at Stof-fel.

Explore More. Stress Less.

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25/10/2026

Stof-fel Tours — Where the Water Crosses the Mountains

Stand here at Drakensville and look towards those mountains.

At first, there seems to be nothing particularly unusual about the view. The grasslands stretch towards the great wall of the Drakensberg, the Tugela country lies below, and the mountains appear to form an immovable boundary between KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.

But that mountain barrier hides a remarkable story.

Water doesn't normally cross this mountain range.

The Tugela belongs to a completely different river system. Its waters naturally run eastwards, eventually making their way to the Indian Ocean. On the other side of the Drakensberg, the Vaal River carries water westwards towards the interior of South Africa.

Yet in the 1970s, South Africa faced a growing problem.

Gauteng's cities, mines, industries and power stations were demanding enormous quantities of water, while the natural resources of the Vaal system were becoming increasingly stretched. The answer was almost audacious:
Take some of the water that would otherwise flow towards the Indian Ocean and move it over the Drakensberg into the Vaal system.
And that is the story hidden behind this view.
From the Tugela catchment, water is collected at Driel Barrage and pumped into a canal system. It eventually reaches the Kilburn reservoir, tucked into the Drakensberg.
From there, engineering takes over.
Water is pumped upwards into the Driekloof reservoir, high on the other side of the escarpment. When Driekloof is full, the water overflows into Sterkfontein Dam in the Vaal catchment.
From Sterkfontein, the water can later be released through the Nuwejaarspruit and Wilge River towards the Vaal system.
So, somewhere beyond these mountains, there is effectively a man-made bridge between two great river catchments.
Tugela → Drakensberg → Sterkfontein → Wilge → Vaal.
And there is an even cleverer part to the story.
The engineers realised that the enormous amount of infrastructure needed to move the water could also be used to generate electricity. The result was the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme.
When electricity demand is high, water is released from the upper reservoir through reversible turbines, producing up to 1,000 MW of electricity. When demand is low, the turbines work in reverse and pump the water back uphill.
In other words, the same water can help supply both electricity and water security.
The scheme was developed from the 1970s and completed in 1982. The water-transfer system was designed to move hundreds of millions of cubic metres of Tugela water annually into the Vaal catchment.

That's the sort of story we love to uncover on Stof-fel Tours — because sometimes the most fascinating part of a landscape is the story you can't see.

Stof-fel Tours — Don't just see South Africa. Discover the story behind it.

22/10/2026

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21/10/2026

What if your South African tour didn't mean sitting in the back of a bus?

What if you could be the driver of your own adventure?

Welcome to Stof-fel Tours Lead Self Drive — a different way to explore South Africa.

Instead of sitting in the back of a bus, watching the scenery pass by through a window, you take the wheel of your own vehicle and follow our experienced Stof-fel leader.

Imagine winding your way along rugged mountain passes, exploring hidden forest roads, discovering quiet coastal spots and travelling off the beaten track to places that larger tour groups often miss.

You drive. We lead. You discover.

Our leader takes care of the route, shares local knowledge and helps you discover the places, stories and experiences that make South Africa so special.

And because we believe travel should be about the journey as much as the destination, we keep our groups small, our experiences personal and our adventures flexible.

Stop to capture that incredible photograph.
Take in a view that deserves more than a passing glance.
Enjoy those unexpected wildlife encounters.
Discover the freedom of travelling beyond the usual tourist trail.

No crowded coaches. No feeling like just another passenger. Just you, your own vehicle, the open road and an adventure waiting around the next bend.

Whether you're a local explorer or visiting South Africa from overseas, there's a different way to experience our beautiful country.

Stof-fel Tours — Explore More. Stress Less.

Would you rather watch South Africa through a bus window, or drive your own adventure?

Tell us in the comments!

Get in touch to discover our Lead Self Drive experiences.

www.stof-fel.co.za

20/10/2026

“This is why I don't like rushing a safari.”

You can rush through a safari and see plenty of animals. But how much do you actually experience?

At Gwarrie Pan, we took the time to watch this elephant enjoying the water and then slowly moved on to another watering hole where other ellies were interacting.

No need to rush off. No need to chase the next sighting.

Just time to watch, observe and appreciate the moment as it unfolded.

That's something I believe strongly about travelling in the bush. When we slow down, we give ourselves the opportunity to notice the things we might otherwise miss.

At Stof-fel Tours, we believe a safari should be about more than how many animals you see. It's about the encounters, the behaviour, the atmosphere and the memories you take home.

Because the bush isn't a race. And nature doesn't perform on demand.

Tell me: when you're on safari, would you rather see 20 animals in a hurry, or spend 20 minutes watching one extraordinary encounter?

19/10/2026

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19/10/2026

WHAT IS A STOF-FEL TOUR?

It's not a bus tour.

It's not a race.

And it's certainly not about rushing from one attraction to the next just to say you've been there.

It's about travelling differently.

At Stof-fel Tours, we believe the journey should be just as memorable as the destination.

Small groups and personal experiences
Self-drive adventures with a knowledgeable leader
Rugged roads, scenic passes and off-the-beaten-track discoveries
Opportunities to slow down and capture that special moment
Flexibility to appreciate the unexpected along the way

We bring local knowledge, adventure and a personal touch together to help you discover more of what makes South Africa special.

No massive crowds. No unnecessary rush. Just genuine experiences, beautiful places and the freedom to explore.

Because sometimes, the best part of the journey is the place you never planned to stop.

Stof-fel Tours — Explore More. Stress Less.

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