Elizabeth Hansen, Travel Writer, Photographer, Consultant, Specializing in Authentic Luxury Travel

Stock Photos: South Africa


8967  Proteas at Table Mountain National Park near Cape Town.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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8995  Traditional Cape Dutch architecture at Steenberg Hotel, Constantia Valley.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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8748  Pearl, Wine Steward, Steenberg Vineyards.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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"Tread Lightly" Flip flops, Phinda Rock Lodge, South Africa.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

 

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Africa721.  Forest Lodge, Phinda Private Game Reserve, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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Africa826.  The cheetah’s characteristic tear marks reduce glare from the sun.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

 

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27-Q  Afternoon tea in the bush on safari, Kwa Zula Natal, South Africa.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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27-D  Lioness, Phinda Private Game Reserve, Kwa Zula Natal, South Africa.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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30-C   African game guide, Kwa Zula Natal, South Africa.  © ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS

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See also: Peace Tourism.