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We entered the park through the Twee Rivieren Gate and proceeded to our first stop at Nossob Camp where we had a river front chalet for three nights.  There were the usual stops along the way to look at sleeping lions, a leopard half hidden under a bush and a stretching cheetah.  It was very hot and the few birds that… Continue reading Arid Areas Birding – Part 5, Kgalagadi National Park

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It was a pleasure arriving in Swakopmund and being able to enjoy some cooler weather after the inland heat.  Swakopmund is a sophisticated destination where one can stay in first class accommodation and enjoy very good food.  Added to that, the area, especially around Walvis Bay, is a birder’s paradise. We had our first taste of what was to come with… Continue reading Arid Areas Birding – Part 3, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay

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Our proposed route in blue.  The red route was in November. Having completed an extensive trip around eastern and northern SA in November, we decided to try our luck in the arid western portion of the area, including southern and central Namibia.  Our first leg was to drive to Springbok, a long, hot drive with little opportunity to see new species. … Continue reading Arid Areas Birding – Part 1, Hermanus to Aus

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This weekend the twins celebrated their 48th birthday and we were fortunate to be able to all get away to the Breede River to help them enjoy their special day.  Breede River House was a large and comfortable place to stay and it accommodated all 15 of us (Gill came too) with ease.  Admittedly the drive down to the house was… Continue reading Birthday Reunion at Breede River House