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It must be February in South Africa…. the Safari from Johannesburg, the ambiance, the smells, the sounds. Beautiful African sun, softly settling in for the night. A Black-backed Jackal’s call in a distance, camp fires being lit. Exquisite!
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It was overcast and drizzling a bit today as we left for a tour of Pretoria. No wind though with the temperature in the early 20’s. We visited the Voortrekker Monument, downtown Pretoria, The Union Buildings (office of the president of South Africa) rounding off the...
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While on tour in the North West province we decided to explore a nearby animal sanctuary. It’s beautiful, lush green natural forest viewed from elevated walkways winding their way through the forest on the Bushmans Loop trail.
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On Safari from Pretoria, this Marabou Stork was quite comfortable having us taking pictures while brushing itself up a bit. It’s a large bird, almost 1,5m high, about 8 – 9 kg with a wing span of about 3,7 m !
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On a day trip from Pretoria, a Southern Red Bishop greeted us this morning with a shrill chirp and chattering rattle call. The little birds are highly skilled in creating fantastic weaved nests preferably on trees close to water. They are seeds eaters which they find...
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Menlyn Park Mall in Pretoria’s upgrade has been completed adding numerous stores and restaurants to browse and enjoy. Take a stroll along the isles and passages. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Lindt Chocolate and Hard Rock Café are amongst the new comers!...
