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Originally Posted by Willem Fick

Oh, and Richard, a next time you want a great african roadtrip, bring the missus with and go visit the Tankwa National Park here in South Africa. It is a vast tract of desert farmland that my family sold to the government some years ago to develop as a National park. It hasn't been open as a park for very long, and is sort-off off the beaten track so very un-touristy.

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It is especially worth visiting during what they call the floral season, when the desert blooms - really spectacular to see.

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Another spectacular site to add to my list. Thanks, Willem

Mrs Motion loves flowers and cactus, so she will be all-in on that visit.