I just finished reading it.
SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!
No. Not really.
I quite enjoyed it as he goes off around SA looking for these animals and talks about the people he meets, who work in conserving and carrying out scientific research to learn more about these elusive animals.
Well worth a read.
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Re: Wildlife Related Books
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Re: New Kruger National Park Guide Book
Kruger Self drive, Routes, Roads and Ratings (van den Bergh, Phillip, Ingrid and Heinrich).
Ordered through Amazon, should I have bothered (jury's out). Photos are good, but for me is a little
Am sure that new and not so regular visitors will enjoy.
Ordered through Amazon, should I have bothered (jury's out). Photos are good, but for me is a little
Am sure that new and not so regular visitors will enjoy.
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I thought I had every Kruger book published but havn't seen this one and I was in the Kruger over Christmas - is it new?Flutterby wrote:Your Kruger National Park Guide: Binoculars, gravel road & map
- Frans Rautenbach
- ISBN 9780624074342
Binoculars, gravel road & map will show you how to have a great experience when visiting the Kruger National Park: what to expect, what to do, where to stay and what to eat. The book includes charming accounts of personal experiences and memories, and plenty of practical advice.
Afrikaans version also available: Verkyker, grondpad en kaart
PS. Some of my dad's old photographs are in this book.
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Pretty exciting to have some of your dad's photos in there! Can we see a couple, or more???
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Hey ExFmem, the following 3 pics were used in the book.
Skukuza Hut
Skukuza Restaurant
Phelwane - One of the legendary big tuskers. This is one of only a very few pics of this giant.
Skukuza Hut
Skukuza Restaurant
Phelwane - One of the legendary big tuskers. This is one of only a very few pics of this giant.
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The visible one is a giant tusk
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