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Shattered.
... On inspection it had a small solar abscess that we lanced, cleaned and drained. The owner was glad to know that we expected a 100% recovery.
Anyway, that's me absolutely knackered. More buffalo tomorrow morning (only 4.30am this time) followed by more antelope in the afternoon. I hope to have at least one more wildlife blog before I head back to Jo'burg for the final leg of my trip.
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My first two days with Hendrick
... I don't think I'll have a problem getting a blood sample from a cow now as I think I've made every mistake one can possibly make! For good measure, I nearly got killed as we were testing the last set of bulls at dusk. 2 bulls started fighting and who should they choose to run at but good old me! Me being the natural athlete that I am I managed to nimbly vault the kraal fencing in the nick of time (and land on my ...
Sooooo excited
I'm going to keep this brief cos I need an early night tonight as it's an early start tomorrow.
I travelled up to Warmbaths (Afrikaans) or Bela Bela as it is now known yesterday with Jubie. He dropped me off at about 4pm and I met my new hosts, had dinner and went to bed.
This morning I had a bit of a look around (see photos). I'm staying at a game capture ...
Day 7
... Had some road works and stop and goes up magoebaskloof but the drive was still worth it. Climbed off the N1 just after Polokwane and took the old road. Actually very nice. Stopped at Spif chickens in Naboom and had a pie. Guesthouse just outside town. Nice place. Think it's going to be chilly this evening. Going for some supper ...
Marakele Nationalpark - Marakele national park
... sein. - Elefanten, Löwen, Leoparden und Nashörner (Büffel kommen aufgrund der Maul- und Klauenseuche, die durch domestizierte Rinder übertragen wurden, nicht mehr vor)
Nachdem sich die ersten Zebras und Impalas gezeigt haben, waren wir begeistert. Voller Hoffnung viele Tiere zu sehen, machten wir uns auf den Weg zum Aussichtspunkt. Hier soll eine Kollonie von ca. 800 Paare des vom Aussterben bedrohten Kapgeiers brüten.
Auch wenn wir keine Geier gesehen ...
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- Free High-Speed Internet
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Room service
- Fitness/Health center
- Wheelchair accessibility