Background: After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted British encroachments, but were defeated in the Boer War (1899-1902). The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid - the separate development of the races. The 1990s brought an end to apartheid politically and ushered in black majority rule.
July 22nd 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park Histoire d'un week end au Kruger national Park, la plus grande réserve animalière d'Afrique du Sud.
Comment s'organise le safari, c'est simple, on prend sa voiture et on roule à travers le parc (vit ... 119 photos[full story]
July 11th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park
Still on our mission to find the Wild Dogs and Jackal, we set out early in the morning and were surprised that it felt even colder than the morning before. Gianyi had filled our hot water sacks f ... 20 photos[full story]
July 9th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park
The wake-up calls seem to be getting earlier and earlier each morning! Once again, 6AM brought the harsh shriek of our phone with an eager voice insisting that it was time for our drive. Coffee ... 25 photos[full story]
July 9th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park They speak softly, but carry big tusks
Front office called for the 6:00am wakeup call for our early morning game drive set for 6:30am. Our rover mates Liz and Nigel stayed in bed as they needed to ... 31 photos[full story]
July 9th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park
We had managed to stop in Zambia to pick up a few souvenirs but after a brief stop at the airport the day before, we saw how egregious African artifacts were in places with tourists. There were st ... 20 photos[full story]
January 28th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga On my birthday, Shane surprised me by taking me to a nearby elephant sanctuary, where we got to meet Kasper and Kitso. Both were rescued from people who thought having an elephant for a pet was a goo ... 15 photos[full story]
June 18th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga Hello,
There's been a slight change in plans and i'm now heading back up to Pretoria a day early, so is this last blog i'll get to do from Mpumalanga and the Diggers Retreat.
I've spent the day ... [full story]
June 16th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park Hello,
Well, as many of you know (as I managed to phone whilst I was there) I spent saturday and sunday visting Kruger National Park. For those of you who don't know it, it is S.A's pride and joy o ... [full story]
June 13th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga Hey again,
I'm making the most of the internet access while I have it!
This week, tuesday onwards, I have been up for a cooked breakfast at 7, then apart from today have been picked up at 8:40 b ... [full story]
June 12th 2008Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga Hello again!
I have once again found an internet connection hidden in the office of the current Hotel I am staying at (The Diggers Retreat) courtesy of a cracking oak (that's what they say for 'guy ... [full story]
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