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ZA
Visited:
December 2010
Reviewed: Apr 29, 2012
50-65 years of age
Mountain Zebra park is a unique Karoo biome and utterly spectacular scenery and wildlife
The Park accommodation is very good and our chalet was newly refurbished - within easy walk of the swimming pool where you can laze away the hot midday hours while being watched by Rock Dassies (Procavia capensis), which are abundant in the area and the favorite meal for the Verreaux's Eagles. Far from being devoid of life the Karoo is alive with a wide variety of species specially adapted to the harsh semi desert conditions. Specials include the Mountain Zebra's which the Park was established to conserve, Blue Cranes (Anthropoides paradiseus)- South Africa's national bird and the nocturnal, shy, Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) which feeds almost exclusively on termites and can be seen early morning or at dusk if you are lucky. The roads are good and suitable for normal cars and take you up onto the surrounding plateau with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. There are also nice hiking trails for early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are
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more comfortable. All in all a must do for a night or two to truly appreciate the magnificent Karoo.
~lustedtowander~
US
Visited:
August 2010
Reviewed: Jan 24, 2012
35-50 years of age
The best kept secret amongst South Africa's national parks.
