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The dassie is the African elephant's closest living relative, in spite of the size difference. This close evolutionary relationship is deduced from similarities in the structure of the feet and teeth.
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| Travel Routes in South Africa |
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One of South Africa's scenic wonders, the Blyde River Canyon is
set against the Greater Drakensberg Escarpment.
The scenery of the 25 000 hectare reserve is spectacular, its vegetation is both varied and lush with a great selection of bird and wildlife.
Unique geological features at Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels and God's Window provide one with views and scenery that are unsurpassed.
The small, quaint village of Pilgrim's Rest dates back to 1873
when gold was first discovered here. The village was named by the gold diggers, because at last, after so many false trails and faded dreams they had truly found their home.
Today Pilgrim's Rest is a living museum where much of the history, architecture and culture of the 19th century has been retained, making it a popular tourist destination.
Nestled in a deep valley,
Sabie is a very pretty town, catering for the whole family.
Situated in the centre of one of the largest man-made forests in the world,
the banks of streams are covered with beautiful wild flowers and ferns. Bridal Veil Falls, Lone Creek Waterfall, Forest Falls and the Horseshoe Falls are in close proximity to the town and can all be reached from a scenic forest track along the Sabie River.
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| From the Editor |
Synonymous with some of the best scenery in the world, the Escarpment region of South Africa is definitely worth touring. Dramatic landscapes are interspersed with spectacular waterfalls of every shape and size and the plateaus and rock formations are legendary. A place, where the "gold rush" of the late 1800's brought many people to search for their fortune and
where gold panning is still supported and practiced today.
Playing host to the traveller in a variety of ways,
from abseiling down sheer cliffs to strolling through
museums and archaeological sites, this panorama route will
leave you with many special memories.
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| Yours in Travel |
| Melissa Mann |
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| The third largest canyon in the world,
Blyde River Canyon
is surrounded by an impressive nature reserve and the area
encompasses some of the most dramatic scenery in South Africa.
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Situated
on the edge of the
Escarpment region,
Pilgrim's Rest,
has been declared a national monument. This beautiful old village has kept it's charm and
offers a glimpse into a past era. |
Lying along the banks of the Sabie River, the town of Sabie was originally called
Grootfontein as the region is surrounded by numerous springs, fountains and waterfalls.
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Mammals of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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A Dassie is a small, plump guinea-pig-like animal.
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have poor control over their body temperature and use the sun's heat to regulate it, basking together on rocks. |
An attractive, medium-sized, deciduous tree
the pod-mahogany or lucky bean tree can
grow up to 35 meters in height and has a large spreading crown.
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Endemic to Southern Africa, the Forest Canary is olive green in colour.
They are monogamous birds, nesting in high branches and laying two to four eggs at a time. |
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Drinks of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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"Naughty By Nature", Brutal Fruit is a light, natural, pure fruit juice blend with a flirt of alcohol.
It is available in six flavours and has an alcohol content of 4,5 per cent. |
A traditional dish favoured by many, Skop
is the head of a cow, sheep or goat.
The head is scrubbed to remove the skin and unwanted parts then boiled and simmered.
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Shangana Cultural Village, in the heart of the Mpumalanga Escarpment, gives visitors an opportunity to experience the life and culture of Shangaan people.
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