South Africa

Frolicking Seals in Shark Alley

Off of Gansbaai, South Africa

Jen in the Cage, Waiting for Sharks

I arrived early for a conference in South Africa and went Cage Diving with Great White Sharks in Shark Alley, Gansbaai, South Africa

Cape of Good Hope

South Africa

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Southern Right Whales, South Africa

Called such because they are the “right ones to catch” for oil and meat

Ostrich

Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

Cape Point (Obviously)

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The Cage

We weren’t actually diving, but were instead in a cage attached to the side of the boat. South Africa

Long Beach

South Africa

Great White Shark

Shark Alley, South Africa

Jackass Penguin

South Africa

Frolicking Seals, Shark Alley

Off of Gansbaai, South Africa

Boulders Beach

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Puff Adder

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Great White Shark Right by Jen’s Corner of the Cage

Shark Alley, South Africa

Yes They Are.

South Africa

The Safari Companion

A massive tome with tons of great info for those who want to nerd out on the biology of ungulates, the mating habits of baboons, and the symbiotic relationships of zebra and wildebeest. I loved it. Some might prefer to use it as a reference, but I read it cover to cover!

Fodor’s Complete Safari Planner

This guide is a great place to start when planning your safari in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, or Namibia. Check Amazon for the latest edition!

Into Africa: Africa by Motorcycle

Epic of one man’s motorcycle journey spanning 14 countries in Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town.

On Roads That Echo: A Bicycle Journey Through Asia and Africa

The author specializes in long-distance “human-powered” journeys. In this book, he chronicles a trip through many countries where he experienced and saw the best and worst of what humanity has to offer.

Distant Suns: After Every Storm Comes the Sun

Adventures in Africa and South America

Long Walk to Freedom

Autobiography of Nelson Mandela