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Vhembe-Dongola (África do Sul) Tuli Block (Botsuana) Tuli Safari Area (Zimbábue) |
Aqui encontramos a subespécie girafa-sul-africana!
Reserva Tuli Block (Botsuana)
Out of the mist of the mysterious past rises the Vhembe Dongola National Park. Located at the confluence of the mighty Shashi e do rio Limpopo, this envisaged transfrontier park embracing África do Sul, Botsuana e Zimbábue gives tangible proof by way of the rich fossil deposits, Bushman rock art and gold artefacts of ancient civilisations that once flourished here. The giant baobab trees, riverine forests and associated flood plains provide an intriguing mix of habitat for a tremendous diversity of creatures, among them the rare Pel’s fishing owl. Here herds of elephant and buffalo roam, and the roar of the hunting lion, chills your blood as it stills the night. (This is currently in a development phase).
Its location puts it at the meeting point of Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Most of Africa’s big game still occurs in the area and the bird, reptile, invertebrate and plant diversity is still rich. While the park currently has limited facilities, visitors to the area can make use of privately run facilities.
Visualise a potter, laboriously shaping a bowl by hand. Imagine the sounds of a goldsmith intently hammering away as ht fashions an intricate piece of jewellery. From the flat-topped koppie, look down on a landscape dotted with mashatu and boabab trees. Watch as waterbuck graze in the riverine bush and be amazed by the expressive rock art and the rare Pel's fishing owl. The Vhembe-Dongola National Park, home to a once flourishing iron age settlement at Mapungubwe and situated at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashi rivers, is still in the process of being developed and, when proclaimed, will form part of the proposed transfrontier park that will also incorporate areas from Zimbabwe and Botswana.
By Africa Imagery – Northen Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana.
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Área de Safári Tuli – Parque Nacional Vhembe Dongola
"Great Zimbabwe" – Capital de uma antiga civilização exuberante que desapareceu repentinamente deixando construções...
The area is intended to become a Transfrontier Park linking Vhembe-Dongola (África do Sul), com Botswana’s Tuli Block e Tuli Safari Area (Zimbábue).
The highlight of the park is the Mapungubwe Archaeological Site. This location was a precursor to Great Zimbabwe and Thulamela. It was also the location where the Gold Rhino and many other artefacts were uncovered.
Veja em GIRAFAMANIA a página sobre o sítio arqueológico de Mapungubue e o seu rinoceronte de ouro!
Página oficial de Vhembe Dongola National Park
http://www.parks-sa.co.za/parks/VhembeDongola/vhembe.htm
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Última atualização: 17/06/2008. |
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