Guide to Paragliding

...Your wing will comprise the bulk of your budget, but the harness and a good quality, full-face flying helmet is just as important...
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Bronze Black Eagle Sculpture

...The marks made by the artist’s fingers soften the bird’s features and create a personal link between the artist and owner of this meticulous bronze composition...
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Raisins

...The third group are the small, tart flavoured black raisins from the black Corinth seedless grapes, which are also known as currants...
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Breathtaking African Ceramic

...Breathtaking African CeramicBreathtaking African CeramicAnt vs ElephantDespite the difference in size, ants and Elephants rely on the same tree to survive...
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Magnificent African Scenery

...the Winkler, getting around the attractions of Mpumalanga couldn’t be more convenient, it is a short hop from the airport in Mbombela (Nelspruit), and merely 29 Km from Numbi Gate of the Kruger National Park...
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Free State Province

...The capital of the Free State Province is Bloemfontein, the educational, administrative and commercial heart of the province...
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New Markets

...©Dr Peter MagubaneIn the course of the 20th century, a large tourist market evolved on the coastal road near Umgababa south of Durban in present-day KwaZulu-Natal...
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A Day Trip to Wellington

...At 1.7 km you will cross the tar road of the Bainskloof pass to crank up the slopes of the Hawekwa Mountains...
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Ntwana Homesteads

...They are decorated at the end of the harvest, at the beginning of the dry season and during the period between the harvesting of the crops and the sowing of the next year's produce...
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Natal Mahogany

...The bark varies from dark brown to grey, and is smooth to the touch. The nectar attracts birds and bees. When the fruit of the mahogany tree matures, its splits open and birds can access its red and black seeds...
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Privacy and Seclusion

...Unique FeaturesOne of the lowest tourist vehicle densities in the Greater Kruger Many of the trackers hail from the native Shangaan communities, exposing guests to local traditions, folklore and spoor tracking Daily activities include learning about..
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Which Genet is It?

...Two TailsThere are two species of genet in the Lowveld, the Large Spotted Genet (Genetta tigrina) and the Small Spotted Genet (Genetta genetta)...
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Sauvignon Blanc of South Africa

...The tropical fruit-driven styles are in response to the success of the wines from New Zealand’s Marlborough region. Wines with fynbos and black currant notes are typically found on the wines from Cape Point in the Overstrand...
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The Free State Stone Age

...Clarens in the Free State.To members of the Order of St Augustine, Rose Cottage Cave in the eastern Free State is a place of worship and pilgrimage, a monastery having been built there by missionaries in the 1880s...
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Kruger Train on Bridge Hotel - Activities

...Have a drink at the Round in 9 Bar or enjoy an ice-cream or coffee at the Departing Soon Cafe.Golf in the WildKruger Shalati Train on the Bridge is located close to all the Skukuza attractions including the Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial Library and the..
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Howick

...This name refers to the dramatic Howick Falls, the waterfall first seen by Europeans in the early 19th century and now almost in the centre of town...
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Tillage, Ploughing and Harrowing

...South Africa.There are a few kinds of harrows but the most common are the disk harrow, spike and the spring tooth harrows. The harrow is the tool used by farmers to level and prepare the seed bed for the planting of seeds or seedlings...
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Kamberg Nature Reserve Rock Art

...There are several rock art sites in the reserve, but the one of the main sites worth visiting for the variety and quality of the paintings is Game Pass Shelter...
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South Africa Culture and Customs

...Even if English is not the home language of a South African, the majority are able to speak and understand the language.South African Slang©Ann GaddA local cafe, South African style.South Africans use a lot of slang, which alters depending on the..
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What is Honey?

...The nectar is taken to the honeycomb - usually in the top of the hive, away from the queen and the brood who lives in the lower sections of the hive. Here in the honeycomb, the nectar is disgorged into the hexagonal (six-sided) cells...
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More Northern Cape Key Attractions

...You can even take a guided tour on the history of the island. At Keimoes, another island, the Orange River flows at its widest. The Tierberg Nature Garden offers spectacular views of the Keimoes valley and the many islands in the Orange River...
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Can Mongongo Nut Oil Prevent Hair Loss?

...When hand-harvested, the fleshy part of the Mongongo Nut fruit needs to be cleaned off before the shell is crushed to extract the oil from the seeds. The highly nutritious seeds can also be roasted and taste like almonds or cashews...
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The Town of McGregor

...When the ox-wagon went the way of, well, the ox-wagon, McGregor was a town without an industry, and the town floundered for many years. Then it was ‘discovered’ that McGregor lies at the junction of two ley lines...
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Roussanne

...The name is probably derived from the French word ‘roux’ (red) as it refers to the reddish colour of the berries when ripe...
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Upington Attractions

...©Roger de la HarpeView of the Gariep River.Upington also has two unique statues, one symbolising the contribution of the donkey to the development of the area, and the other serving as a reminder of the role of the camel during the early days of..
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