And whilst savouring good coffee, peace was made with the fact that we soon had to say goodbye, until another time, to this grand wilderness - the Groot Winterhoek.
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Fynbos Gems: Satyrium coriifolium
Satyrium coriifolium is a real late-winter treat in the southwestern Cape of South Africa.
Chasing Snow on foot in South Africa
Hiking to snow-capped mountain peaks in the Western Cape of South Africa!
Table Mountain Snow
Does it really snow on Table Mountain in Cape Town? Yes! Yes it does!
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A Klipspringer encounter at Cape Point
A young female Klipspringer pauses on the rocky ridge, listening and watching cautiously before bouncing off down the mountainside.
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Forest scene on Table Mountain
Table Mountain forest scene on a wet and moody day.
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Hiking: Simonsberg in Stellenbosch
Hike to the summit of the iconic Simonsberg in the Cape Winelands!
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Looking at the Fynbos recovery of the 12 Apostles Fire on Table Mountain
How has the Twelve Apostles range of Table Mountain changed over the past year and a bit since the big fire of October 2017?
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Twelve Apostles Fire – 12 Month Update
As expected the mountain is looking spectacular and a new wave of colour has hit these parts.
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Twelve Apostles Fire – 11 Month Update
Dominant species across the spine include Cape Anemone, Star-eyed Aristea and the striking Witmagriet. In damp areas you'll find Bulbinella nutans and Sterretjies in abundance. A seriously impressive sight.
Justin Hawthorne 