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Self Driving through Gonarezhou

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  Gonarezhou The Place of The Elephants    I had been dreaming of this trip for such a long time and have heard such incredible stories about Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe.  Finally the time had arrived! We set off from our home in Modimolle, Limpopo South Africa heading towards Beitbridge Border Post.  Not our favourite crossing as we have had one or two unforgettable experiences there. To our surprise the process through South Africa into Zimbabwe was quick and easy.  It was unclear what you can or cannot take through the border what is said on the internet and what you are told are very different.  What I did find helpful was information found on the Drive Zim group on Facebook. Important information :  Do your eVISA online (even if you are South African). Print it as you will need to show it. Do your TIP (temporary import permit) as well online.  Cost of using Beitbridge with a vehicle : $28 Zimborder fee  $9 using t...
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Discovering Kimberley, Northern Cape

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From Diamonds To Aardwolf To Elephant Shrews. What an extraordinary place to visit! Kimberley, also known as the diamond city,  is the capital of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa and is known for its diamond mines as well as having the first stock exchange in Africa as early as 1881.  This town has the most incredible history and well worth the visit. Just outside this diamond city is the something more spectacular than any gem or semi precious stone. It's an ecosystem rich in its own way teaming with wildlife that comes alive at night.   This unforgettable trip began on the 28th August 2023. It was an easy drive totalling 675km to Kimberley.  Arriving in the afternoon we contemplated a quick visit to The Big hole but decided to carry on to where we were staying at Marrick Private Game Reserve that was about 15km outside of Kimberley.  We was really glad that we decided to do that as unbeknown to us our friends had arranged a very important expedition ...
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Location: Kimberley, South Africa
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