I'm almost embarrassed that it took me nearly 39 years to set foot in Africa for the first time, and even more so that it took a work-related trip to get me there.
South Africa is a melting pot of tribes and traditions, brought together through a complicated and painful past whose scars are still fresh (especially when politics is involved). The result of this melting pot is a very rich culture, 11 different official languages, fantastic food, and set upon the backdrop of one of the most beautiful countries I've visited.
I landed in Johannesburg but actually didn't set foot in the city this trip - after a quick overnight stay in Pretoria, it was off to Pilanesberg National Park, a much nearer alternative to the Kruger National Park, which is where most tourists going for a safari will head to - sadly I just didn't have the time.
I'll save my commentary on the country and food for the later posts, whereas this one just showcases the flora and fauna I had the fortune of observing during my quick stay at the safari, followed by a few photos of my time in Pretoria outside of work.
I will say that South Africans *love* their meat, especially braaied and dried (as biltong).
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