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May 31, 2009 - Addo Elephant National Park

We could only get accommodation for 1 night within the park, but had some fantastic encounters with elephants during our visit.We could only get accommodation for 1 night within the park, but had some fantastic encounters with elephants during our visit....

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Jan 11, 2009 - Addo Elephant Park

After only a day and two nights in Jeffery’s Bay, we left for the Addo Elephant Reserve north of Port Elizabeth. Addo Elephant National Park was founded in 1931 to protect the remnants of the huge elephants herds that used to roam the Eastern Cape. ... At that time there were only 11 elephants left, but there are now over 300 in the park.After only a day and two nights in Jeffery’s Bay, we left for the Addo Elephant Reserve north of Port Elizabeth. Addo Elephant National Park was founded in 1931 to protect the remnants of the huge elephants herds that used to roam the Eastern Cape. ... At that time there were only 11 elephants left, but there are now over 300 in the park....

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Sep 13, 2008 - Addo Elephant Park

South Africa – Addo Elephant Park 13/14th September After skirting around the riots in Durban (Zuma is acquitted following allegation of corruption) we fly to Port Elizabeth and then drive to an Orange Farm where we were to spend the next two evenings.South Africa – Addo Elephant Park 13/14th September After skirting around the riots in Durban (Zuma is acquitted following allegation of corruption) we fly to Port Elizabeth and then drive to an Orange Farm where we were to spend the next two evenings....

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Jo'burg to Nairobi

Aug 13, 2008 - Durban to Cape Town Overland Trip

Hey there, Just grabbing a few minutes to update you on my trip from Durban to Cape Town.Hey there, Just grabbing a few minutes to update you on my trip from Durban to Cape Town....

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Apr 16, 2008 - Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Addo Elephant Park – and time for some more game viewing.Addo Elephant Park – and time for some more game viewing....

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Mar 7, 2008 - Addo Elephant National Park

To Addo Elephant Park As a reward for getting up early for today's drive we were treated to a great sunrise at Jeffreys Bay.To Addo Elephant Park As a reward for getting up early for today's drive we were treated to a great sunrise at Jeffreys Bay....

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Oct 21, 2007 - Addo Elephant National Park

Heute gings weiter von Port Elizabeth aus Richtung Addo Elephant National Park. ... Der Weg führte über eine ziemlich reparaturbedürftige Strasse vorbei an den Townships vor der Stadt in eine etwas ländlichere Gegend.Heute gings weiter von Port Elizabeth aus Richtung Addo Elephant National Park. ... Der Weg führte über eine ziemlich reparaturbedürftige Strasse vorbei an den Townships vor der Stadt in eine etwas ländlichere Gegend....

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south africa '07

Apr 11, 2007 - Psychedelic Easter bunnies & Fairy Godmothers

I spent about a week in Cape Town seeing all the sites, got the cable car up Table Mountain, saw Robben Isand where Nelson Mandala was imprisoned, chilled out on the Camps bay beach where all the posh houses are etc.I spent about a week in Cape Town seeing all the sites, got the cable car up Table Mountain, saw Robben Isand where Nelson Mandala was imprisoned, chilled out on the Camps bay beach where all the posh houses are etc....

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If not now, when?

Nov 28, 2006 - At Last a Lion in the Wild ... Sort of.

Well its a National Park, but at least it wasn't a cage.Well its a National Park, but at least it wasn't a cage....

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Reilly on the Road

Oct 14, 2006 - Durban to Port Elizabeth; Addo Elephant Park

Day 8 - October 14, 2006 Today were up early to take the rental car back and catch our domestic flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth.Day 8 - October 14, 2006 Today were up early to take the rental car back and catch our domestic flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth....

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Aug 23, 2006 - Garden Route (foggy) and Zebras

From the Garden Route back to the Desert.From the Garden Route back to the Desert....

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Apr 2, 2006 - Caution: dung beetles have right of way

We left the seashore and headed north and inland. Our goal was Addo Elephant National Park. ... The elephant and the farmer have had an acrimonious relationship since they lived side by side.We left the seashore and headed north and inland. Our goal was Addo Elephant National Park. ... The elephant and the farmer have had an acrimonious relationship since they lived side by side....

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