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Dec 26, 2015

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Staying on the game reserve with Jenny and Gideon was one of the highlights of our trip. They manage a 4000 hectare game farm just outside of Oudtshoorn. It was a privilege to spend four days with them and share a little piece of their paradise, learn more about real life in the small village communities, the school that Jenny has set up t…

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Kirsten and Bill
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Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Exams are over, excited to heading away on our adventure to South Africa. After many hours reading and researching, we're looking forward to getting up close to the big 5 in Kruger (hopefully), Sharks in Gansbai (not too close?) and exploring as much of the country and it's history as we can in five weeks.

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Dec 26, 2015

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Staying on the game reserve with Jenny and Gideon was one of the highlights of our trip. They manage a 4000 hectare game farm just outside of Oudtshoorn. It was a privilege to spend four days…

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Dec 23, 2015

Knysna, South Africa

The coastal garden route is very much like NZ. At this time of year it's also where most white South Africans head to holiday. We enjoyed having an explore along the coast as far as storms riv…

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Jan 2, 2016

Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Oudtshoorn

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Dec 17, 2015

Van Dyks Bay, South Africa

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Dec 22, 2015

Cape Town, South Africa

Capetown, Cape Point and Gansbai

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Mhairi Great to talk with you last night/morning. You guys are having an amazing trip and we love reading about it. The kids love the photos, especially all the wildlife!

Dec 23, 2015 re: Drakkensberg Mountains

Vicki Hi guys, omg. looks like you are all having a trip of a life time! I have been following your blog for a few days - would absolutely love to be with u. Stay safe, keep on having a blast! Luv Vx

Dec 13, 2015 on the message board

Love, Mum and Dad Looks great. Sure you have heard about Jjacob Zuma sacking his finance minister. The rand has really dropped so thought I would warn you not to bring any home as they're worth very little. Your weather will be cooler now with the rain in your area shown on TV.

Dec 13, 2015 re: God's window, near Graskop

Nige and Clare Ok, so you really were there! Looks like a stunning trip so far.

Dec 11, 2015 re: photo from 10 December 2015

Nige and Clare Awesome photos. Although I'm sure we have seen the same ones in National Geographic!

Dec 11, 2015 re: photo from 10 December 2015

Nige and Clare Your Air B n B?

Dec 11, 2015 re: Shanty area in Soweto

Mum and Dad Brings back happy memories

Dec 10, 2015 re: Bourke's potholes

Mhairi Welcome to Jo Berg! Hope you get used to time difference and weather with ease and your holidays are filled with fun and adventure. travel safely luv M

Nov 30, 2015 on the message board

Bonds How exciting!! You've begun your adventure!! Wonder what your first stories will be?? Bon voyage and best wishes for an amazing holiday :) x

Nov 29, 2015 on the message board

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Auckland, New Zealand 29-Nov-2015
Johannesburg, South Africa 29-Nov-2015
Kruger Park, South Africa 02-Dec-2015
Dundee, South Africa 10-Dec-2015
Thabo Mofutsanyane, South Africa 10-Dec-2015
Johannesburg, South Africa 17-Dec-2015
Cape Town, South Africa 18-Dec-2015
Gansbaai, South Africa 22-Dec-2015
Knysna, South Africa 23-Dec-2015
Oudtshoorn, South Africa 26-Dec-2015
Cape Town, South Africa 31-Dec-2015
Auckland, New Zealand 05-Jan-2016