Articles tagged ‘Mpumalanga Province’
Leopard savaging a crocodile caught on camera
By Peter Baxter | July 26th, 2008 |
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This amazing phographic sequence was recently captured at Kruger National Park by American Wildlife Photographer Hal Brindley while he was concentrating on a unrelated subject. According to wildlife experts this is the first recorded or witnessed incident of its type. The incident astonished park rangers who had no explaination as to why the leopard would [...]
Bring on the beach
By Robyn | August 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
With winter behind us now, well in Durbs anyway, it’s time to focus on the outdoors and the beach. After tidal waves and a rush clean-up of the Durban beaches after the freak weather in April and May, this year’s Beach Festival was definitely no wash out!
The festival exceeded the expectations of the organizers by [...]
Fires and floods threaten many in South Africa
By Philip | August 1st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
We have had a harsh week of weather, with icy temperatures and driving rain, causing a significant amount of flooding.
As usual the worst hit are the poorest of the poor, living in informal settlements without drainage. 49 townships are said to be affected and 38000 people.
“It was terrible. If four major storms hit [...]
Kruger Park Trip: How to get there?
By Philip | February 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
We are planning a family trip up to the Kruger Park next month. This is when the bulk of the tourism has slowed down and things are a bit more relaxed for us and the animals. Like us, I am sure they are not keen on bumper to bumper traffic in their back garden. The [...]
Southafricalogue back in South Africa.
By Philip | January 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Well its very nice to back. Although it is not nearly as hot here as in Mozambique, the humidity was getting painful and although the caipirinhas help, two weeks is not enough for the blood to start thinning. The trip back was fairly straightforward. We drove from Maputo to the border at Komatiepoort [...]
Blyde River Canyon is a Kruger Self-Drive Must
By BootsnAll | July 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you’ve decided to tackle the Kruger Park on your own - a decidedly do-able proposition (see SA Logue’s Make Your Own Way to Kruger for more) - then ensure your do-it-yourself-safari ends at Kruger’s Phalaborwa gate (closest camp: Letaba), so you don’t miss the Blyde River Canyon on the drive back to Joburg.
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Baz Blog: Bazzing To Swaziland!
By Trekker | April 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
SA Blog is touring South Africa on the Baz Bus, following the adventures of intrepid Baz Blogger Kathy - a.k.a. “Trekker“.
Kruger Circus
Following the second Leg Three Baz Bus route in reverse, we leave the City of Gold and Gauteng Province behind us, and enter Mpumalanga Province (pronounced mm-poo-mah-LONG-ah, try saying that three times fast after [...]
Malaria in South Africa: Introduction and Advice
By BootsnAll | March 24th, 2006 | 11 Comments »
Disclaimer: this post is not meant to replace medical advice from a medical doctor. If you’re planning a trip to Africa, please consult with your medical doctor on malaria and other diseases.
Malaria Risk Map
The first thing to know about malaria in South Africa is that it’s prevalant only in the country’s three northeasternmost provinces - [...]
Stories From the 18-19 Feb ‘06 Weekend: What You Missed
By Ben | February 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
SA Blog brings you South Africa news from the weekend which you may not have seen. (Note: over time, some links may expire, as stories are archived.)
We wish all our American readers a Happy President’s Day!
Cape Town and Western Cape hit by series of power failures - again. Clearly, blackouts are a problem that will [...]
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (Nelspruit)
By Ben | February 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
SA Blog’s handy guide to the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.
Vital information:
Airport code: MQP
Street Map: Click here (and then zoom out) | Or try clicking here (a map which occasionally doesn’t load)
Floor plan: None needed
General info: +27 (0) 13 753 7500 or +27 (0) 83 449 1743
Website: Click here
Flight info: Contact airline (see below)
Hired/Rented cars: In airport [...]
