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What’s in a name?

Have you ever considered how plants and animals get their names? I mean, whoever came up with the names for the hippopotamus, crocodile or elephant? It all sounds Greek to me!

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Kruger Holidays

The end of the month of spring sees my family and me taking an eagerly awaited holiday to the Kruger National Park.

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Fine dine amoungst the African bushveld

There’s something about dining under the African stars with the tranquil serenades and distinctive smells of the bush… It is one of the most magical and unforgettable experiences, one that’s most unique to Africa!

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Medicinal plants in the Kruger National Park

I find the medicinal uses of bushveld plants quite fascinating and for years when guiding did I make use of this topic when interpreting the bush to my guests. There is so much to know about the vegetation that makes up your favourite bush getaway.

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5 reasons to visit the Kruger in winter

Northern Phalaborwa, also referred to as the town of two summers, is wonderfully warm in Winter with its subtropical climate. The drier season (from May to September) is one of the best times to visit the Northern Kruger.

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Hippos – no horsing around!

We’re on the cusp of the month of June and the welcome cool of winter is on our doorstep. The change in weather brings with it a reprieve from the summer highs and our little town of Phalaborwa, perched happily on the watershed of the Letaba and Olifants Rivers, can

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