The sound of cracking bones fills air already thick with heat, and the smell of dead flesh.
Even from our observation point – the back of an all-terrain Land Rover, well away from the ferocious banquet – the stench is overpowering, and the sight impossible to look away from.
Despite the luxuries involved in a safari, the brutal realities of nature hit you in the face harder than a lion taking down a gazelle.
A pack of hyenas gorging on the insides of a giraffe carcass – while fending off hungry vultures – is just one case in point.
Like many things about South Africa, watching this macabre drama is an utterly unforgettable experience.
It’s a place that defines the idea of Big Country wilderness, and yet still finds room for compelling urban narratives filled with art, culture, and experimentation, many of which are direct products of a complex national history.
It is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
Here are 6 reasons a trip to South Africa will be nothing short… Read the full story
from Metro http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/04/from-soweto-to-safari-6-reasons-why-you-should-visit-south-africa-7345623/
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