Lisbon Falls

South African Scenic Drive

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December 19th 2009
We took the eight-hour scenic route back from Sabi Sands to Johannesburg and saw some amazing landscape. The communal areas that we drove through were situated in the beautiful mountainous region of South Africa. From the face of it, you wouldn't think that these areas were poor. There were cows that were grazing alongside the roads, with the lead cow wearing with a bell around his neck. Landowner ... read more

Africa » South Africa

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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 subjug... ... read more