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Lion and Safari Park Hartebeespoort
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We spent the morning on a safari trip at the Lion and Safari Park, Hartebeespoort in South Africa. It was a great morning with blue skies, cool breeze and beautiful animals. We saw various lions, buck, wild dogs and hyenas. As a family of four and taking a baby on Safari, this was a great… Read more
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Specimen Carp Fishing and Camping at Zelpy Fishing and Game Reserve
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This is a special venue in Magaliesburg area and one we plan on visiting a few more times in the future. The stands are limited, spacious and bathrooms clean … but that is not why you go to Zelpy Fishing and Game Reserve! No, you go to Zelpy Fishing and Game Reserve for the amazing… Read more
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Carp Fishing at Willow Waters in Kromdraai, Gauteng
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This is my kids favorite fishing venue for a few reasons: Many fish species that affords them opportunity to walk and fish Great grass areas all over so that the kids can walk barefoot Close to west gauteng (westrand) Fun netting small fish on the banks when main fishing is slow 7 dams to explore… Read more
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How to get a MARINE fishing license in South Africa.(Also called the Marine National Fishing Permit)
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This video will show you how to get your marine fishing license in South Africa. The fishing license was renamed a few years ago to the National Fishing Permit. So if you are looking for the National Fishing Permit, this is the video for you. Please note that the blue form is for “Marine” which… Read more
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Packing essential carp gear for winter fishing with kids
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We love fishing for carp through winter. This video shows what essentials we pack for winter fishing with kids. This is part of a two part series: Packing essential carp gear for winter fishing with kids What food to pack for a carp fishing day trip with kids In this video we use the following… Read more
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What food to pack when fishing for a day with kids
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Wondering what food to pack when fishing for a day with kids? Packing for just the boys vs pacing for when the girls join is different! In our various day tips fishing in Gauteng and South Africa we have certain foods that we like to pack. From experience the packing is different when we are… Read more
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Carp Fishing at Brookwood Estate Trout Farm in Kromdraai, Gauteng
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We set out to catch a huge carp during winter 2020 after lockdown and landed this beautiful fish. Our objective was to catch carp at Brookwood Trout Estate in Kromdraai. The carp are getting larger as we refine our technique as a everyday father with kids learning to catch specimen carp. The kids loved this… Read more
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Fishing at Trout Hunters in Gauteng
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Another favorite fishing venue in Gauteng close to Krugersdorp. Fishing at Trout hunters is normally not too crowded and plenty of mid-sized fish. The odd large fish. We like it because the kids can run around barefoot, bathrooms are close by and the area is always well kept with braai facilities all around the various… Read more
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The Strand to Gordon’s Bay (Half day Ocean Trekking)
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View the trip on TripAdvisor If you are planning to swim, this is a day trip. However, if you are mostly walking around, then half day. It is a great morning to lunch outing. The Strand has this wonderful long beach to walk on with Park Runs on some weekends. Small waves and warm water… Read more
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People and Languages
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How many people are there? The South African population exceeds 55 million people. South Africa is home to many beautiful and diverse cultures. Will I be able to speak English? Yes, off course. English is widely spoken and is taught as a second language when not the first language. South Africa is however blessed with… Read more
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