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  • Kruger National ParkSept 30 - Fri - Cloudy morning, Sunny afternoon The wakeup today was very early, 5am, because we were off to the flatter open areas where giraffe would be found. After a quick coffee and juice we were off at 5:40. First Posted by MikeandKaren in Africa - September 2011 | Oct 1, 2011
  • Kruger National Park(Continuation of Sept 29, afternoon) We spent the next 3 1/2 hours after lunch at our pool. Skinny dipping (for Mike) as the only creatures that can see you are four legged. After a while though Mike went back to the Posted by MikeandKaren in Africa - September 2011 | Sep 30, 2011
  • Kruger National ParkSep 29 - Thurs - Cloudy morning but by 8:30 Sunny and warm, at 1 it was 90. Up at 5:30. and out at 5:55. I told Karen she'd never have an excuse for needing lots of time to get ready Posted by MikeandKaren in Africa - September 2011 | Sep 29, 2011
  • Kruger National ParkSep 28 - Wed - Sunny and 27C To Tinga Private Game Lodge Earlier wakeup at 6am. Breakfast at 7. Three vans for the airport transfer. Porters made it easier to get the luggage to check in, and our carry-ons came in Posted by MikeandKaren in Africa - September 2011 | Sep 29, 2011
  • Cape Town - Cape PeninsulaSep 27 - Tue - Sunny and 70 We got up a little earlier, 6:30, and were at breakfast at 7:30. Didn't have our usual eggs, etc, just juices, jams, fruits, croissants, etc. Rob showed up at 8:20. We found Rob Posted by MikeandKaren in Africa - September 2011 | Sep 29, 2011
  • Cape Town & StellenboschSep 26 - Mon - Sunny and 70 There was an Internet problem at the hotel so posts are showing Sep 29 but the period they cover is underneath. Hard to believe we are getting better WiFi in the wilds of Posted by MikeandKaren in Africa - September 2011 | Sep 29, 2011
  • Things to learn at warp speed It's been one week since I got to Jo'burg, and there have been things that I have had to learn very quickly. 1. The very first thing to do when you sit inside your car is to...no, not wear your seat Posted by Goofy9 in May The Blog Be with You | Sep 27, 2011
  • Cry Freedom!!!!Hi Mark, Sorry I have not been in touch , for the last 22 months, I have been the guest of Kim Jong Ill of North Korea, admittedly against my will and all because I turned right instead of left, and Posted by pride_lion in Pride The Lion Travels the World | Sep 27, 2011
  • Day Four – Anticlimatic walks and as far south as we can getWent for a walk to see the great Storms River Mouth crash down dramatic waterfalls in a hellfire of fury into the ocean only to get there and find the bridge to the view point was closed. We got close Posted by ibeamish in The Scramble for Africa | Sep 26, 2011
  • Day Three - Addo Elephants and where on earth is East?The next morning we took a leisurely breakfast and drank the juice of some freshly pressed freshly picked, home grown navel oranges grown on and Alysons’ Farm. The supply chain from here ends in Waitrose in the UK, eat Posted by ibeamish in The Scramble for Africa | Sep 26, 2011
  • Day Two - In search of RennieWe found a new pet dog this morning who was very cute except for the mange. Obviously dogs need walking so we went for a walk in Coffee Bay. We did get bored of the dog a little bit and Posted by ibeamish in The Scramble for Africa | Sep 26, 2011
  • Day One - And they’re off...We awoke in all too familiar surroundings. In our bed. In our bedroom at the McVeighs. But today was the day. We had a date booked with Trevor and Norman at Allied Auto Electric at 660 something Old North Road but Posted by ibeamish in The Scramble for Africa | Sep 26, 2011
  • The False StartAfter a quiet 'leaving do number 6' on tuesday night we spent forever on getting Redvers ready. I didn't feel good. The boys at Landy Centre serviced him and put in some brakes that slow the moving car down which will Posted by ibeamish in The Scramble for Africa | Sep 22, 2011
  • 13. This is Africa... 12,280 kms, 73 days, 10 countries, 26 great people and 1 moose. An epic journey through Africa from the gameparks of Kenya to the vineyards of South Africa. In between there were mountains, lakes, deserts, beaches, rainforests and Posted by Jayne Breckon in Jayne's travel blog | Sep 22, 2011
  • 12. Wine tasting in Stellenbosch8th August It's my second time in South Africa and I only have fond memories from my previous visit. By the end of this trip, I’ll have covered most of South Africa by road. Sadly, it’s the last country Posted by Jayne Breckon in Jayne's travel blog | Sep 22, 2011
  • Welcome to Zambia!I've been traveling and have had time off. You probably know that because I have been completely underground. But didja know I moved to South Africa?! Yep, did. Today is my second day… A first impression, a friend says, "happens only Posted by Goofy9 in May The Blog Be with You | Sep 20, 2011
  • Day 5 - 15Hi again, so we have spent the past week in South Africa with family and friends and enjoyed our time there so much. We were very spoilt by all and thanks to everyone for making our time in SA so Posted by CraigHel in Southern Africa Journey | Sep 19, 2011
  • Kingdom in the SkyCooooooweee! Coooweeeee! Coooweeeee! Hope everyone is well. Just arrived in Johannesburg last night after spending some time in the Drakensberg Mountains area. From Durban last week I was dropped in Pietermaritzburg , Kwazulu-Natal’s ‘Heritage City’ and Posted by neerg_08 in Nicole does Africa | Sep 16, 2011
  • Eastern Cape - Wild CoastI arrived in Durban tonight after a really relaxing week on the Wild Coast. First night I think since Dar es Salaam that hasn�t been cold. It was like a warm summer night at 9 tonight when I arrived. From Posted by neerg_08 in Nicole does Africa | Sep 8, 2011
  • "There's a deer just outside eating fruit from the orchard!"I’m so excited for next week, Katie got the call saying her research permit was accepted (Brian the reserve manager can be very persuasive on the phone apparently), so we’re all manically trying to get everything ready in time for Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Sep 11, 2011
  • Cape TownLast night in Cape Town before we head up to Zambia to start our three week overland trip. We've had a great few days and have been really lucky with the weather. We went to Robben Island and up Posted by Jill 'n Richard in Around the World in 120 Days (ish) | Sep 9, 2011
  • Jeffreys BayThe township tour was really interesting, pretty rough though that the people living in these tin sheds have views of these huge mansions along the beach. We went to a traditional herbal medicine woman who showed us what she uses Posted by neerg_08 in Nicole does Africa | Aug 29, 2011
  • Life off the tour....Howzit! I have just arrived at Jeffrey’s Bay, checked into my ocean view room at the Island Vibe and am listening to the waves crashing. Not bad for about $15 a night. Plus they do free activities here, tomorrow is a Posted by neerg_08 in Nicole does Africa | Aug 28, 2011
  • Wine TimeWell I am having a very nice time in Cape Town, with some lazy days and not so lazy nights. The last of my friends from the tour left this morning (heading for Australia) so the hostel is very lonely Posted by neerg_08 in Nicole does Africa | Aug 26, 2011
  • Cheetah mayhem!We have had such amazing opportunities this week! It’s definitely been a cheetah and rhino week! The news of de-horning rhinos in the Hoedspruit area is pretty much the talk of the town. 1 rhino is poached every 20 hours Posted by Rachellina in The Rachellina Diaries | Sep 3, 2011
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