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Dr Leander Starr Jameson was the leader of what was nominally a mercenary raid into the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek of President Paul Kruger. Funded by Cecil john Rhodes when he was Premier of the Cape Colony, it was his play to annex the Republiek and take over the richest gold-field in the world for the British Empire. Rhodes had convinced himself that the sentiment in the gold-mining town of Johannesburg was such, that should an armed raid manage to get within the city boundaries, there would be a popular uprising in support of the overthrow of the rather inefficient and corrupt government. He totally misread the determination of Kruger to keep the ZAR independent of any British influence.
Use our app to trace the story - a really cool day trip in Johannesburg
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A 5 night tour to the Central Region of the Kruger National Park. A repeat client from 16 years ago decided to return and show the Kruger Park to his family. Thank you for trusting me again with your holiday.
This is a typical itinerary for a great Kruger Park experience. 
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A few days spent in the Kruger National Park - with a visit to Barberton thrown in. Barberton has a few hidden treasures that are definitely worth exploring - and we find two really cool spots on the routes to and from Barberton. 
Kaapschehoop is a spot worth more investigating - and we uncover two really interesting characters buried in Carolina - an ex State President (and bit of a hooligan) - and a South African who was instrumental in the Geneva Convention! You never know who or what you will find!
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The events of 6th February 1838 culminated in an iconic and pivotal moment in South African history. The murder of Piet Retief and his small group of Voortrekkers by Dingaan culminated in an epic showdown on the banks of the Ncome River in Zululand. 
The effects of this are still felt today.
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December 16th is an important day in South Africa. It is a public holiday - it was first "Dingaan's Day", then it was "Day of the Vow", and now it is "Day of Reconciliation".
We start at the Voortrekker Monument - a "must visit" on any South African itinerary - and start the story of why December 16th is such an important day.
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