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Friday, 30 October 2009

Winner 2 Night Getaway to the Big 5 Pilanesberg Park

CONGRATULATIONS to Brett Lee of South Africa who has won a 2-night getaway to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in the malaria-free, Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park, in the North West Province of South Africa, sponsored by South African Golfing & Safari Tours. The prize includes accommodation in a Family Room for 2 adults AND 2 children (under 18 years) OR accommodation in a Double Room for 2 adults (depending on winner’s preference) for 2 consecutive nights, breakfast and dinner daily and 4 game drives (morning and afternoon departures) subject to check-in and check-out times.

Brett, your voucher is on it’s way. Please contact South African Golfing & Safari Tours to redeem the voucher (valid until 31 December 2009). We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay! Continued

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Article by: South Africa Editor
Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Win a 2 Night Getaway to the Big 5 Pilanesberg Park (closed)

WIN a 2-night getaway to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in the malaria-free, Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park, in the North West Province of South Africa, sponsored by South African Golfing & Safari Tours and SA-Venues.com. The 4 star, family-friendly Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is situated approximately 2 hours drive from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and close (only 8 km) to the popular Sun City, on an ancient alkaline volcano, hence its name, which literally means “Place of the Rock”.

The prize includes:

  • accommodation in a Family Room for 2 adults AND 2 children (under 18 years) for 2 consecutive nights
    OR accommodation in a Double Room for 2 adults for 2 consecutive nights (depending on winner’s preference)
  • breakfast and dinner daily
  • 4 game drives (morning and afternoon departures) subject to check-in and check-out times

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Article by: South Africa Editor
Thursday, 20 August 2009

Zebra in Pilanesberg National Park Photo

These Zebra were photographed in the Pilanesberg National Park on a recent trip to Tshukudu Lodge. Did you know – Zebras are constantly wary of lions and hyenas. If a Zebra is attacked, its family will come to its defense, circling the wounded zebra and attempting to drive off predators Continued

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Going Wild

The Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park

The almost perfectly circular Pilanesberg national park, due to its lying literally in the void of a 1200 million year old volcano crater, lies 150 kilometres north west of Gauteng, virtually on the border of Sun City – one of the biggest draw cards to the area – and, by comparison, receives little of the acclaim it deserves … Continued

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Wednesday, 19 August 2009

Lesser Striped Swallow Photo

This photograph of a Lesser Striped Swallow was taken in the Pilanesberg National Park. According to the Wikipedia entry for this bird, the Lesser Swallow is 15-10 cm long, has dark blue upperparts with a red rump and a rufous-chestnut crown, nape and sides of the head. The underparts are white with dark streaking, and the upper wings and underwing flight feathers are blackish-brown … Continued

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