Within the Swartland region of South Africa, Malmesbury is a charming town known for its rich agricultural heritage, warm hospitality, and vibrant wine culture. With its rolling hills, historic architecture, and proximity to Cape Town, Malmesbury serves as a perfect gateway to the scenic Swartland wine route. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, history buff, or […]
The Middelberg Pass, a hidden gem in South Africa’s Western Cape, is a scenic route that winds its way through the rugged Cederberg mountains. Offering breathtaking views, rich history, and a sense of adventure, Middelberg Pass is more than just a road; it’s an experience that connects travelers with the natural beauty and cultural heritage
The Magnificent Montagu Pass: A Journey Through the Western Cape The Montagu Pass, located in the Western Cape of South Africa, is a breathtakingly beautiful scenic route that winds its way through the majestic mountains of the Western Cape. This pass is not only a popular tourist destination, but it is also a vital part
Wilderness in the Western Cape Wilderness in the Western Cape, South Africa is a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills, pristine beaches, lagoons, forests, and rivers that are home to a rich and diverse range of flora and fauna. With its stunning natural beauty, the Wilderness area has become a popular tourist destination for outdoor
Outbreak of “avian botulism” and its effect on waterbirds in the Wilderness Lakes, South Africa. Birders came across dead and dying water birds at the Rondevlei bird hide near Sedgefield on the Garden Route on Monday 21 March 2022. Dead ducks were also observed at the connecting channel between Rondevlei and Langvlei on Monday.
Cape Shoveler, Anas smithii, Photographed near Cape Town on the Western Cape. Rietvlei is one of the prime birding spots near Cape Town. A morning’s birding with birdwatcher is always exiting and informative. A spotting scope is a good option as many birds including Grater Flamingo might be on the opposite shore.
Every year about the same time you may expect the unexpected at Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
Nature walks and birding in the Rust de Winter area on the border of Gauteng and Limpopo in South Africa.
Natures Valley is a small town in the Garden Route National Park, Western Cape, South Africa. This is also at the end of the well-known Otter Trail and the start of the Tsitsikama Trail. This image was taken at a lookout point on a 9km walk to the Salt river mouth. The Natures Valley Beach
Birding Rust de Winter at Enkeldoornpoort. Most interesting of this pentad (2515_2835) is that it covers three provinces namely Limpopo, Gauteng and Mpumalanga. SABAP (The South African Bird Atlas Project) uses a grid-based system based on earth’s latitudinal and longitudinal lines, each 5 minute x 5 minute area (about 9 km north-south and 7 km east-west
