KRUGER DAY 1 Photo 5

KRUGER DAY 1

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July 1st 2010
Another early start for our journey to Kruger. We got a bit apprehensive after passing signs stating: “beware high risk car hi jacking area” and “beware of the hippo’s” !!!!!!!!! To name but a few. The journey took us through a market on the outskirt of a Township - it was quite a sight. I wasn’t worried Dan honest. When we finally reached Paul Kruger Gate we heaved a sigh of relief. ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Northern Cape » Orange River

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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