Sunrise

South Africa Safari

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April 19th 2007
SAJohn and Claire Wood Arrived in Jo'burg and it dropped 20 degrees, brrrrr. Now a cool 12 celcius and a "light drizzle". Headed to our hostel for only one night as too many people say avoid Jo'Burg at all costs. Just a huge city with a huge crime rate. Our hostel was fine though in the 'burbs although the razor wire , electirc fences and signs advertising "Armed Responce" make you wonder if ther ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Mpumalanga » Kruger National Park

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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