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De Ark, Lydenburg. My annual pilgrimage…

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No horsing around. A return visit to Silver Mist Country Inn, Kaapsehoop. Mpumalanga

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Some of my favourite places. 2018 in review…

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Water water…waterhole sightings from these Extraordinary lodges

David Batzofin - October 10, 2018 0
Mpumalanga Province

Veranda safaris.Elephant sightings at these Extraordinary lodge waterholes.

David Batzofin - October 8, 2018 0
Mpumalanga Province

Baboons at the waterholes. Imbali Safari Lodge & Hoyo Hoyo Safari...

David Batzofin - October 5, 2018 0
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Lion around…sightings during an Extraordinary visit.

David Batzofin - October 3, 2018 0
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Hamiltons Tented Camp, Kruger National Park

David Batzofin - October 1, 2018 0
Mpumalanga Province

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

David Batzofin - September 28, 2018 0
Mpumalanga Province

Bird sightings during game drives from Imbali Safari Lodge, Hoyo Hoyo...

David Batzofin - September 26, 2018 0
Mpumalanga Province

Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park.

David Batzofin - September 24, 2018 0
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The leopards of Sabi Sabi. On game drives from Sabi Sabi...

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