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The great fossil hunt: Lesotho

22 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

After conquering Compassberg, travel and nature writer Dale Morris, Bianca Preusker and I headed to Lesotho where I reflected on my time in the Sotho Kingdom and the lessons he learned during their search for the footprints of the elusive Lesothosaurus.

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The great fossil hunt: Compassberg

20 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

Athenkosi Matyalana recently embarked on a two-week roadtrip in search of South African fossil sites with photographer Dale Morris. This is a tale of how they successfully hiked Compassberg against treachourous terrain and wind.

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South African Airways. Image by Darren Olivier

SAA service nightmare at George Airport (and why Kulula.com is tops)

17 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

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After a two-week road trip, I turned up at George Airport for a 14h45 flight. Little did I know I would spend the next four hours staring at the airport, thanks to the poor service from SAA.

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The great fossil hunt:Nieu Bethesda

16 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

It's been five days since we left George in search of pre-historic life in South Africa. Our journey led us to the little town of Nieu Bethesda, the birthplace of great paleaontologist Professor James Kitching.

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The great fossil hunt: Ganora Guest Farm and Excursions

15 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

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After two days at the Karoo National Park, we hit the R61 towards Ganora Guest Farm, near Nieu Bethesda. We knew nothing about the farm except that there were fossils within its premises. At the farm we discovered a wealth of fossil discoveries and adventure.

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The great fossil hunt: Karoo National Park

13 May 2013 | Athenkosi Matyalana - Intern

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On 10 April 2013, travel writer Dale Morris began his two-week roadtrip to South African pre-historic life fossil sites. I tagged along in attempt to learn more about the world of travel journalism. Our first stop was Karoo National Park.

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I was on my way to this wonderful viewpoint. Found just about 12km from Orpen, you can get out here and gaze out over Bobbejaankrans. You wouldn’t believe you’re this high up when you’re traversing the plains.

Photoblog: #CrossingKruger week three

10 May 2013 | Adel Groenewald

During my third week in the Kruger National Park, I got to explore the more central regions of the park. I stayed at Tamboti and Satara and ended my week off at the ever popular Lower Sabie Rest Camp.

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Photoblog: #CrossingKruger week one

26 April 2013 | Adel Groenewald

On week one of my six-week trip around Kruger National Park, I started exploring the southernmost region of the park, staying at Berg-en-Dal, Crocodile Bridge and Biyamiti Bushveld Camp.

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Mozambique in a Mini

Coconuts and cashews: A Mozambique road trip in photos

4 December 2012 | Sarah Duff

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A Mozambique road trip: 12 days, 3000 kilometres, deserted beaches, and a lot of 2M beer. These are the highlights in photos.

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Mozambique in a Mini: Magical Maputo

19 November 2012 | Sarah Duff

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Day one of my southern Mozambique road trip in a Mini: the colourful and exotic city of Maputo.

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