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Corruption and thievery: an unfortunate tale of travel in Africa

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The Pafuri / Makuleke concession in northern Kruger National Park is my new favourite wilderness... read more

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Chimpanzees take their name from a word meaning mock man – but it’s these close... read more

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Head in the Clouds: Amafu Forest Lodge in Blyde River

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Amafu Forest Lodge in the Blyde River area offers affordable, upmarket accommodation in a stunning... read more

Sabie: a haven for outdoor adventurers

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Sabie is big mountain-biking country, but visiting this town on Mpumalanga's Panorama Route, I was... read more

Flavours of Mozambique

12 October 2011

For a taste of tropical Mozambique at home, try these delicious recipes or visit one... read more

Another Road: an epic South African road trip

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A road trip around South Africa and Swaziland on my motorbike.... read more

Braai4Heritage tour: Day 19 – Kruger National Park to the Cradle of Humankind

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Today's braai was at our fifth World Heritage Site of the tour, the Cradle of... read more

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The diaries of the Books for Africa team's first day.... read more

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