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The Giraffe Conundrum

Posted on Tue October 7, 2025.

The giraffe is not native to the Karoo. It occurs in many places in Africa, and is an iconic wildlife specie, so something that tourists would really like to see.

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The beautiful Boschberg

Posted on Sun January 21, 2024 in Exploring the outdoors, Karoo Plantlife, and Family Getaway.

The town of KwaNojoli (previously known as Somerset East) sits at the foot of the Boschberg Mountain.

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Travel in South Africa

Posted on Sun August 6, 2023.

We're getting to the nitty gritty. You've already decided that South Africa is a must visit, now you need to find out more.

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The Bruintjies Hoogte Hotel

Posted on Fri June 30, 2023 in Karoo History.

Wouldn't you love to wake up to this view? Somewhere between Somerset East (now KwaNojoli) and Pearston in the Eastern Cape Karoo, South Africa.

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Thirsty Swallows

Posted on Mon May 29, 2023 in Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo.

Are the swallows just thirsty? Or is it something else?

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