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Anton Crone

(He/Him)
Cape Town, South Africa
As seen in: BirdLife South Africa, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, TimesLIVE, Bizcommunity, Daily Maverick, Africa Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Cape Town Magazine, Getaway and
Covers:  Travel, culture, lifestyle, wildlife, safaris, conservation and environment with a focus on the African continent
Life, one km at a time.

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Currently freelancing, I've been at the helm of various South African travel publications including Africa Geographic, Safarious and Getaway and have freelanced for a variety of publications. I typically work at the intersections of culture, conservation and tourism.

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Hwange on a high

Hwange on a high

With more than 420 bird species, Zimbabwe’s celebrated park is perfect to view migrants that don’t make it …

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Giant Delight in De Hoop

Giant Delight in De Hoop

De Hoop is known as the jewel of Cape Nature Reserves, not just for its scale and diversity, but also for the…

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The Eternal Garden

The Eternal Garden

The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden is an organic stage where art and nature commune in a dance at once wild and…

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Why Zimbabwe Is a Safari Go-To Again

Why Zimbabwe Is a Safari Go-To Again

WHEN PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe came to power in Zimbabwe over three decades ago, my parents piled my sister and…

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Berber Vodka

Berber Vodka

If you enjoy a tipple, travelling in Morocco during Ramadan can be frustrating, but even the most devout find…

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South African cave could hold the mysteries of our ancestors

South African cave could hold the mysteries of our ancestors

Are you able to read this because, thousands of years ago, your ancestors living on a plentiful shore had lot…

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Six things we recommend this week

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By Jinnie Lee Verified, Anton Crone, Alina Cohen
| The New York Times Verified
Welcome to the T List, a newsletter from the editors of T Magazine. Each week, we share things we’re eating, wearing, listening to or coveting now. Sign up here to find us in your inbox every Wednesday, along with monthly travel and beauty guides, and the latest stories from our print issues.And you can always reach us at tmagazine@nytimes.com.
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Guide to De Hoop

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By Anton Crone
| Getaway
Nestled within the vast embrace of the Western Cape, De Hoop Nature Reserve stands out as a beacon of natural beauty and biodiversity. Anton Crone delves deep, offering readers a captivating insight into this sanctuary. Please note: We’ve included the prices as a guideline – but although they were correct at the time of travel, they’re liable to change at the owner’s discretion. Please confirm with individual establishments before booking.
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Whale watching and spotting Cape Vultures in De Hoop

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By Anton Crone
| Getaway
The vulture looked down through a circling gyre of wings, hundreds of metres to the turquoise sea. From her vantage point she could see the sea churning on the beach, clouds of sand and surf giving way to clear water where the waves were formed, where, too, the whales were born. From up there, she could see 40 or more silky black bodies gliding in the ocean, keeping vigil over newborn calves that bobbed alongside or sidled up to their mother’s nurturing teat.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for Screen Africa, a film magazine.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Tin Tin

Why did you become a journalist?

I was in advertising before, and wanted a career where I could tell the truth
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