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LOCATION: BAVIAANSKLOOF
Sandwiched between the Kouga and Baviaanskloof mountains, the "Valley of Baboons" is, at 180 000 hectares, the third largest nature conservation area in South Africa.
Its rugged passes, towering gorges and numerous river crossings make for a spectacular and never-to-be-forgotten drive.
A large variety of wild life can be found. The Cape Buffalo and Mountain Zebra have been re-introduced and the rare Cape Leopard is also seen from time to time. Numerous encounters with baboons are, of course, certain.
A Khoi San mummy, believed to be some 200 years old, was recently found in a cave along with Bushman artifacts. Other caves have well-preserved paintings left by long gone inhabitants.
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