Tag: South Africa

Beach, Cape Town, Coastline, Ecology, Forest, Nature, snorkeling, South Africa

Free Diving in the Kelp Forests of South Africa

South Africa is endowed with a rich bouquet of natural attractions to pamper to every outdoor enthusiast’s needs and even boasts one of the six floral kingdoms, the Fynbos Floral Kingdom, which is the smallest and one of the most diverse with thousands of endemic species. In terms of floral habitats, South Africa is an over acheiver. Succulent Karoo, Afro-montane Forest, Nama Karoo grassland, coastal … Continue reading Free Diving in the Kelp Forests of South Africa

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Forest, Garden Route, Guided Nature Trail, Hiking, Outdoors, Sedgefield, South Africa

Forest Bathing

Forest bathing, a Japanese concept, is the broad reference to taking in the full spectrum of the forest through your five senses. Extending beyond the simple activity of walking through a forest, it is the process of absorbing the entire experience of the forest through your sight, touch and smell. Preparing for Forest Bathing Switch digital devices off Slow down and observe nature Breathe in … Continue reading Forest Bathing

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Day walk, Ecology, Garden Route, Guided Nature Trail, Hiking, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, SANParks

Nature Talks : Honey Badgers dig up a subterranean swarm of bees.

The past five days have been a hive of excitement on the farm. On a morning walk I discovered that a subterranean swarm of bees in a termite mound had been excavated by what appeared to be a Honey Badger. Keen to check if it would return for a second night of feeding, I set up some trap cameras around the termite mound.I got lucky … Continue reading Nature Talks : Honey Badgers dig up a subterranean swarm of bees.

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adventure, Birding, camping, Forest, Fynbos, Garden Route, Hiking, KwaZulu Natal, Outdoors, SANParks, South Africa, Wilderness Trail

Hiking Holidays in South Africa

A World in One. As a tourist destination, South Africa is renowned for a variety of attractions. With a diversity of landscapes, it contains a multitude of biodiversity hotspots with it’s floral and avian wealth drawing naturalists, birders and outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe. South Africa is a popular destination for birding. For decades the country’s wildlife has been the backbone of tourism with … Continue reading Hiking Holidays in South Africa

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adventure, Day walk, Dogs, Ecology, Flowers, Forest, Fynbos, Garden Route, Gardening, Outdoors, Photography, South Africa

Wildlife in my Garden

In Search Of Little Things of Significance. As we enter our second week of isolation, our routine has established to include two daily walks around our property. Not only an opportunity to get some exercise and let the dogs romp around, it has become a quest to find new and interesting wildlife. Hidden between the various stands of vegetation, there is an incredible world of … Continue reading Wildlife in my Garden

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