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Kruger Park Zebras by George Brits@georgebrits_cableandgrain

Limpopo phant, rhino, Cape buffalo, lion and leopard) as well
South Africa’s northernmost province, Limpopo, as many other animals, insects, and birds.
shares borders with Botswana and Zimbabwe. The
main language spoken is Sesotho. Nature lovers Mpumalanga
will be in their element in Limpopo where there are Swati, Zulu, and Ndebele are the languages spo-
many opportunities for safaris and visits to one of ken in Mpumalanga Province, a haven of archeo-
many animal rehabilitation centers. Arguably one logical and geological wonders. Here you will find
of the best Safari experiences in South Africa is the Blyde River Canyon, with the steepest clift drops
world-renowned Kruger National Park which of any canyon in the world. Along the way there
stretches the length of both the Limpopo and stop at “God's Window” where you can look down
Mpumalanga provinces. It’s enormous, covering on a forest a heart-stopping 2,296 feet below. One
7,523 sq miles and stretching 220 miles north to glance at the views and you’ll understand how this
south and 40 miles east to west. Every year, thou- lookout got its name. Another natural wonder here
sands of visitors come to spot the Big Five (ele- is Bourke’s Luck Potholes, named after an gold

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