Category Archives: Wildlife

Tanning in the Magaliesberg
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"We at Oasis Tanning pride ourselves in being one of the worlds best exotic tanners of Zebra, Ostrich and all Game Skins. Besides pushing the traditional boundaries of tanning, we now offer an extended service, whereby we can add value to your game skins and leather by manufacturing various products.

Business Hours:

Mondays - Wednesdays 7am - 5pm

Thursdays 7:30 - 5pm

Fridays 7am - 2pm

Saturdays 9am - 12noon

Sundays and...

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The Magaliesberg by Vincent Carruthers
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This book is a valuable source of information about the Magaliesberg for the visitor, including the history of man in the area; from archaeological evidence thousands of years ago, to the battles fought between different groups in more recent times. The portrayal of humankind’s history in the Magaliesberg is fascinating, but it does not dominate the book to the detriment of environmental issues. The extensive descriptions of the fauna and flora of the area inspire the reader to consider the...
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Magaliesberg Kloofs & Waterfalls
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For decades the kloofs of the Magaliesberg have appealed to mountaineers and many of them are now known by names given to them by members of the Mountain Club of South Africa. Well-known mountaineer Colin Hutchinson named Castle Gorge in the Magaliesberg because of its fine buttresses; and its similarity to the "Cedarberg" mountains in the Western Cape. The Magaliesberg by Vincent Curruthers...
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The Cape Vulture in the Magaliesberg
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Breeding colonies are located in the cliffs above Skeerpoort and at "vulture restaurants" in the Magaliesberg. These scavengers enjoy the respect and support of all the inhabitants of the Magaliesberg and share their cliffs with swallows, swifts, kestrels, black storks, cape rock thrushes and many other interesting birds....
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