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Category: Wildlife
Scents of South Africa
I can’t count the number of times my friends overseas have spoken to me and admitted that they’re homesick and longing for familiar comforts. When asked what specifically they mean, items such as Mrs Balls Chutney and biltong, droewors and rooibos, are mentioned, along with the scent of the bushveld and forests, and a taste […]
5 Reasons to visit Jozi
With cars featuring “GP” number plates, Johannesburg has become known as “Gangster’s Paradise”. In the past it has battled a reputation of being a crime-ridden, concrete jungle rife with Sandton kugels*, but over the last few years, the city of Johannesburg has undergone a renaissance and become a tourist destination in its own right. These […]
Simon’s Town Penguin Festival
The annual Simon’s Town Penguin Festival is taking place this Saturday, 13 October 2012, in celebration of the delightful tuxedoed birds that have become such an icon of Simon’s Town. The Penguin Festival coincides with African Penguin Awareness Day and is hosted by SANCCOB, one of South Africa’s leading marine NPOs, and South African National […]
Meet South Africa’s Small 5
We all know South Africa’s “Big 5”: the elephant, lion, buffo, leopard, and rhino. Entire vacations are planned for the sole purpose of spotting them. But I would like to introduce you to the lesser known “Small 5”, whose names relate to their bigger counterparts. The Elephant Shrew Getting its name from the elongated […]
Rhino Run – Get fit and support a great cause!
For those of us in South Africa, it should be common knowledge that rhinos are in grave danger of extinction, hence “The War on Rhino Poaching” phrase. Numerous organisations, governments, and even individuals are stepping up to raise awareness for the plight of these majestic mammals. This is spurring greater efforts to prevent poaching. Conservation […]
Safaris – what you need to know
If you picture a safari, chances are you’re imagining khaki outfits, with boots, binoculars and those funny hats that look like they were modeled on World War Two helmets (known as pith helmets for those interested). You’ll most likely also picture large herds or packs of lions, zebra’s, elephants and co. coming to meet you, […]
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