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Intrepid by name and by nature…A Tuk Tuk tour in Soweto.

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Voortrekker Monument…a view from the top.

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Rovos Rail, through a tunnel of time.

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Rovos Rail from Durban to Pretoria.

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Nan Hua Buddist Temple, Bronkhorstspruit.

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Heia Safari Ranch…a sad farewell

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An overview of our weekend in the country…

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Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre

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De Wildt Cheetah Lodge

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The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre,De Wildt.

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