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    Birding at Kruger camps, South Africa

    Common sense is the by word Andy, you can't account for stupidity although on the roads many are killed by their own stupidity whilst others are indeed innocent victims as a result. I must admit I am not happy in the presence of Elephants and I have seen enough to last me a lifetime. You can...
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    Birding at Kruger camps, South Africa

    That was 9 years ago Andy.No doubt it would have left a lasting impression but I still maintain that you are very safe in KNP as long as you use common sense. Google the possibilities and you will find very few incidences of fatal attacks, particularly on tourists. I can think of one who was...
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    Birding at Kruger camps, South Africa

    If you want to go to extremes you are not safe in your car, or even your chalet in a camp for that matter. We had a snake in our chalet on one occasion which scared my wife to a near heart attack when she lifted a bag and it was underneath it! It turned out to be harmless but might not have...
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    Birding at Kruger camps, South Africa

    The drive from J'berg to Malelane is a decent road and there is a good Spar to stock up at if you intend self catering. Stop at Milly's which is a good service station and was the only place I have seen Pied Starling on my trips to KNP. Malelane to Berg-en-Dal camp is a fairly short drive and...
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