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While visiting the Park, the couple enjoyed a rare leopard sighting, adding a unique and unforgettable element to their experience. Encounters with leopards aren’t entirely uncommon in the Kruger National Park, yet this particular instance stood out.
In today’s email:
- Leopard gets cozy on a car in Kruger
- The Magnificent Sight of a Record Breaking 17 Lions Stopping Traffic in Kruger National Park
- Around the Web : 3 SA Vineyards among world top 50, African Penguins seen on Simon’s Town beach, and more.
- From Social Media
- South African Food You Will Love – How to make a Braai Pie
During their recent trip to one of Africa’s largest game reserves, the couple found themselves in an extraordinary situation as a young leopard approached their vehicle closely, creating an up-close and personal interaction.
Rianne van den Berg took to Kruger Sightings‘ Facebook group to share the remarkable photos of their encounter, capturing the attention of fellow group members.
The shared images have left viewers in awe of this exceptional wildlife interaction, prompting them to quickly offer their comments and reactions on Rianne van den Berg’s post.
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The Magnificent Sight of a Record Breaking 17 Lions Stopping Traffic in Kruger National Park
Witnessing a pride of lions in the wild is an awe-inspiring experience, but what if you were lucky enough to see 17 magnificent felines all at once?
That’s exactly what happened recently in Kruger National Park when a record breaking mega pride crossed the road and stopped traffic. This amazing event was captured on camera by local wildlife enthusiasts who had been observing them from nearby bushland.
The group included at least 8 adults and 17 juveniles, providing an incredible opportunity to observe these majestic animals up close.
Around the Web
South Africa sees increased tourists in Jan.-June
According to the latest data from Statistics South Africa, the country received about 4.07 million tourists from January to June in 2023, an increase of 78.2 percent comparing to the same period of last year.
Cheers as 3 SA vineyards rank among world’s top 50 for wine tourism
The World’s Best Vineyards dishes out honours to Creation, Klein Constantia and Delaire Graff.
African penguins seen on beach in Simon’s Town, South Africa
African penguins are pictured on the beach at Boulders Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town, South Africa, Aug. 12, 2023. Simon’s Town has the world-famous tourist attraction Penguin Beach. The African penguin is endemic to coastal areas of southern Africa
BRICS summit expected to promote S. Africa’s tourism sector
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) expects that the upcoming BRICS summit can boost tourism revenue of the country.
From Social Media
Like fingerprints, did you know that every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes? It’s believed that their stripes may have a social purpose and may help zebras recognize each other. Find them and more iconic wildlife on your next South African adventure!
South African Food You Will Love
How to make a Braai Pie with step by step instructions.
Braaiing is a beloved pastime among South Africans. It’s the perfect opportunity for friends and family to get together, laugh, and enjoy the outdoors while they cook over an open fire. Experienced Braai Masters are always looking for new ways to impress their guests with unique braai dishes. This is why preparing a delicious Braai Pie is the perfect way to bring something new to the table.
Fortunately, making a Braai Pie is easy and doesn’t require any previous experience in the kitchen. The video below shows how to make a Chicken and Mushroom Braai Pie from scratch, but feel free to explore different flavors with your own creativity! Follow each step carefully and in no time you’ll be enjoying a perfect Braai Pie everytime.
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