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Mark Henson

@safarikznmark

Traveller, South Africa, KwaZulu Natal. Was once called a safari expert! Rhinos, Wildlife, Cricket, Rugby, Bunnychow. Book SA with us... www.safarikzn.com

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Hi & hope you are ok. For some reason my chat isn't working so apologies, but wanted to say I am taking a break from here. Hope to keep in touch, Mark

07.03.2026 10:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Safari Travel KwaZulu Natal, South Africa - SafariKZN Safari Travel KwaZulu Natal for Berg, Beach, Bush & Battlefields. SafariKZN is the online safari magazine for KwaZulu Natal.

Its always sad to say goodbye, but for now, we are taking a break from @bsky.app Please though if you want to keep up with what we are doing our other social media links are on our main web site. We will keep promoting & talking all things #kwazulunatal #safari #southafrica

07.03.2026 10:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Face to faces secret places with a view to a thrill. Are you ready to #safari on a #rhinofriday. This #rhino took me by surprise when he appeared out of the bush right next to my car. Happy days & happy travels give a great #fridayfeeling in #southafrica

06.03.2026 09:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On #worldbookday these were with me on my recent #roadtrips #safari in #kwazukunatal #southafrica I wanted to have 'Ted' with me when out looking for wild bogs, jackals & hyena #travel #dogs

05.03.2026 09:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On a #traveltuesday & #WorldWildlifeDay please follow us to #stluciakzn by clicking the link. From a the stunning #lidikolodge to a surreal #hippo sighting. The WOW KZN Moments just kept coming.
@iSimangalisoZA @southafricauk safarikzn.com/st-lucia-the... #southafrica #Safari

03.03.2026 08:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sunset scenes in the wetlands. Are you ready to be wowed on your next #traveladventures where #mondaymemories are created everyday. #safari #holiday #kwazulunatal #southafrica

02.03.2026 08:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After 32 years of visiting I took my first rickshaw ride. A warm Indian ocean full of vitamin sea at the warmest place to be. Are you ready to plan & make an escape to #durban #kwazulunatal #southafrica #durbanhasmore #southafricaawaits @dbntourism @southafrica.uk @visitkzn

28.02.2026 09:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Under the hot African sun it was either shade or mud wallow. And to find this beautiful black rhino between the two was an incredible encounter. If you are there you have the chance to ๐Ÿฆ #RhinoFriday #Safari #Conservation #rhinos

27.02.2026 08:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The reality of the food being so good you forget to take that perfect plated pic. Places to give some serious #thursdaythoughts to when planning your #kwazulunatal #southafrica #safari #holiday Are you ready to plan & book with us? www.safarikzn.com

26.02.2026 07:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great Visionary & a Name Inspired by Cannibals - The Cavern Resort & Spa - SafariKZN The spectacular Northern Drakensberg Mountains keep calling me back. Maybe it is not so extraordinary that me, a boy from the middle of England, who has spent the majority of his life at around ninety...

Please take a read of our latest article & follow us to the The Cavern Resort Drakensberg A truly special place in the #drakensbergmountains where your #holiday will reach new heights...#kwazulunatal #southafrica
safarikzn.com/great-vision... South African Tourism UK KZN Tourism & Film - Visit KZN

25.02.2026 09:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As we continue to add articles to our web site & share here from our most recent WOW KZN #roadtrip how did it all come together. I plan based on 32 years of traveling to #southafrica but we need to book & get there: Travel Counsellors Virgin Atlantic LIFT Airline โœˆ๏ธ #safari #holiday #TravelTuesday

24.02.2026 08:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After dark Africa does not stop. The sights & sounds just change. Here the #mondaymemories come thick & fast & vary greatly. Are you ready to create yours? #safari #holiday #kwazulunatal #southafrica #southafricaawaits

23.02.2026 08:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you ready to explore with us? Places to be on a #sundaymorning & of course everyday. And its also what you will find beyond the #lodge & #swimmingpool. Are you ready for #traveladventures in #kwazulunatal #southafrica

22.02.2026 07:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oh to be in the presence of #rhinos on a #rhinofriday ๐Ÿฆ Are you ready to #safari in #southafrica We are always thinking & planning.....

20.02.2026 07:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Please click the link & find out where we kicked off our 20th celebration of SafariKZN. We want you to have a #wildlifewednesday here. @thespringboklodge @nambitireserve #safari #glamping #elephants safarikzn.com/a-second-hom...

18.02.2026 08:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The warmest Places to be on a #traveltuesday Are you ready for new #traveladventures in 2026? We are here to help & pass on to you over three decades of first hand knowledge to #kwazulunatal #southafrica #durban #holiday #safari

17.02.2026 07:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Together we can plan a #roadtrip at new heights. Are you ready to create your very own #mondaymemories here in #kwazulunatal #southafrica ... Lets start planning. #Safari #mountains #drakensberg

16.02.2026 08:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Twenty Years of SafariKZN - SafariKZN I can still remember stepping out of the plane & walking down the steps to the tarmac at the old Virginia Airport in Durban. It was January 1994 & it felt like I was in a bread oven with the heat & hu...

oday #valentinesday marks 32 years since I returned home from that 1st one off trip to #kZN #SouthAfrica A trip that literally changed my life in so many ways. I have just returned again from what has been a journey of mixed emotions. Please take a read safarikzn.com/twenty-years...

14.02.2026 07:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great things come in pairs. I sat & watched this pair graze their way to water on a blisteringly hot afternoon. Imagine seeing #rhinos in the wild on a #rhinofriday Talk to us & lets make it happen. #safari #wildlife #conservation #southafrica

13.02.2026 07:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you ready for pools with views? Please give some serious #thursdaythoughts to these & so many more seriously stunning locations. #kznhasitall ...
#holiday #safari #roadtrips #kwazulunatal #southafrica

12.02.2026 07:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The biggest mammals on earth call this home. Are you ready to #safari on a #wildlifewednesday There are incredible places awaiting us all where where Africa's #wildlife roams freely. #kwazulunatal #southafrica #elephants

11.02.2026 08:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Travel with purpose & the land will reveal all that it holds. Lets keep it simple ..... #traveltuesday #safari #kwazulunatal #southafrica #gamedrive

10.02.2026 07:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over the coming weeks, from home, we will bring you more from these last WOW kZN #roadtrips It was all about the beach berg & bush. Maybe my face for radio & #podcasts will see me find a podcast partner? #safari #holiday #kwazulunatal #southafrica

09.02.2026 07:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When you travel to #kwazulunatal #southafrica be prepared to emerge from under a woodland canopy & be greeted by proteas, blue sky & mountain peaks. Are you ready to reach new heights in your #travels & explore the #drakensberg #mountains

08.02.2026 08:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A massive thank you to you all across the social media platforms for the continued support. It all started for me 32 years ago here in #durban & its been 20 years since www.safarikzn.com was launched. It was as it is now all about encouraging others to visit #kwazulunatal #southafrica #holiday

07.02.2026 08:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The biggest reward more often than not comes before sunrise. As mom tried to sleep her calf kept eyes & ears on us. #blackrhino for a #rhinofriday Are you ready for an early start #safari in #southafrica #conservation

06.02.2026 07:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It didn't rain, dogs were elusive but there were cats. My last #WildlifeWednesday on #safari in #kwazulunatal #southafrica for this WOW KZN #roadtrip I have been incredibly lucky over the years & this #adventuretravel #holiday for #wildlife was up there with the best. #cheetah

04.02.2026 05:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are so many reasons to visit #kwazulunatal #southafrica but I guess a #safari is the big one. In between just enjoying the moment I try & capture a little bit of it. And dawn for me is the best time to find #lions ๐Ÿฆ #traveltuesday #roadtrips #wildlife

03.02.2026 05:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I often refer to myself, in the words of Simon Barnes, as a bad birdwatcher. But last week I helped my nephew Jack add around 30 birds to his list. #kwazulunatal #southafrica is a #birding hotspot. My first #lilacbreastedroller for a while...#safari #travel

02.02.2026 07:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I thought as founder of #worldbunnychowday I should mention that I have eaten the best thing since sliced bread to come out of #durban on this #roadtrip The humble #curry in a loaf that is the #bunnychow #holiday #foodforfoodies #foodies #southafrica

01.02.2026 07:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0