Boschendal

Overland Tour - South Africa

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September 21st 2006
We crossed the Orange River into South Africa just before lunch on the 21st September. Our campsite, Fiddlers Rest, was just a short drive away on the banks of the river. It is a beautiful campsite with lush green grass and good facilities, unfortunately, with its proximity to the river, we were inundated with miggies and mozzies. The afternoon was spent relaxing and playing volleyball, Laura the ... 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