Chill Haven Travel
We left our careers to become world travelers
Chill Haven Travel is about taking on life. We are both in our 50’s and have been together for eight years. We met in the corporate world and quickly discovered a deep connection and each other’s passion for traveling and discovering new places.
We weren’t together for long when we had the opportunity to leave the corporate world to follow our passion.
So here we are. We started Chill Haven Travel to experience new territories and share our discoveries with you. At an age that most are holding out for their pensions. Yep, we live on the edge.
In addition, we’ll show you how we have downsized to become minimalist travelers. In fact, we travel with everything we own.
Pietro & Eltje


Current & Planned Chill Haven Travel Adventures
Before Chill Haven Travel, we’ve lived in and experienced South Pacific islands for the past 4 years.
The world and its current situation with COVID brought us to Africa. Okay, then we’ll explore it like we did the islands.
Our 2021-2022 Drive Itinerary
Apr-Sept 2021 - DONE
Cape Town & Surrounding
Klein Karoo – Northern Cape
West Coast
Cederberg
Namaqualand
22 Wine Routes
Oct-Nov 2021 - DONE
We will be driving from Cape Town around the bottom of SA to the northernmost point in the Kruger National Park – Pafuri – and back through the Kalahari, Augrabies, and Karoo Highlands.
Garden Route
Wild Coast
Drakensberg
Lesotho
Natal
Mpumalanga
Kruger National Park
Gauteng
Northern Cape


2022 - we did the unthinkable - we opened a gallery and photo studio in Cape Town.
2023 - we selling up to get back on the road again
Some of the things we cover
We at Chill Haven Travel are keen to share our experiences and discoveries with you. We have traveled much, particularly in remote places.
We have learned a lot about the best ways to travel.
We show you how we have downsized to become minimalist travelers. In fact, we travel with everything we own.

Our Experiences

Adventure travels

Best eats & drinks

Traveler Tips

Moments captured
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