You're only three hours» from Cape Town, yet you're in the heart of the Little Karoo on a 58 000 hectare wildlife reserve right up against the Cape Fold mountains and in amongst some of the world's most rare
species of fynbos.
Galloway says he decided on the topic because not as much research has gone into the restoration
of fynbos veld after the removal of pines as have been done about the clearing of acacia trees.
«Felling pines: Doing it sooner rather than later is better for fynbos:
Restoration of fynbos is possible in areas where pines used to grow for up to 30 years, because there are still enough native fynbos seeds left in the soil.»
There is a second undercover braai area / stoep with
views of the fynbos, and undercover parking is available.
Fynbos Guest House in is the picturesque town Riversdale, in the
heart of Fynbos Paradise in the Garden Route.
«This helps to maintain the native seed bank and the recovery
potential of fynbos, and minimises the need for active restoration,» adds Prof Esler.
This 2000 hectare property right in the heart of the Bainskloof Road is a
wealth of fynbos, trees, shrubs and nature as it is intended.
During the day take a leisurely walk along the coastal park and discover hidden treasures in the rock pools and the wonderful
array of fynbos.
There is also a huge
variety of fynbos, with stunning waterfalls to create the ideal backdrop.
The upmarket Fynbos Ridge self - catering units are located on the
perimeter of the Fynbos Golf and Country Estate, adjoining the 7th Tee - box.
Set on the southern slopes of the Helderberg mountains in Somerset West this 402 hectare reserve that started out as a flower garden before becoming a reserve protects remarkable
examples of fynbos, a wide range of proteas, and an enviable bird life.
Seventy
percent of the fynbos we see whenever we're on a walk is endemic to the Cape, which means it is found nowhere else on earth.
The Luxury Safari Couples Tented Lodges are romantic hideaways, backed by the forest and overlooking beautiful
valleys of Fynbos, offer a high degree of privacy.
Situated above the seaside town of Gordon's Bay on a spacious 4 hectare
stretch of Fynbos, residents at Colourful Manor can enjoy unspoilt natural surroundings while staying close to all amenities.
From delicious, organically grown food, to glorious views, from the feel of absolute calm to the fragrant
smell of fynbos.
Sedgefield's surrounds are a
plethora of fynbos, Lakeside, and forest hiking trails that will keep the energetic entertained for hours.
Das Steinhaus offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in a quaint little free - standing cottage situated on a working farm, in the heart
of the fynbos area just outside the town of Napier.
Inglenook Farmhouse offers offers absolute privacy in a contemporary self - catering farmhouse set on 25 -
acres of fynbos.
«Only with a sound
knowledge of fynbos flora, can one succeed in designing water wise, ecologically sound, resilient landscapes for the winter rainfall area», he adds.
Beautiful hikes up the Table Mountain range where many
species of fynbos can be seen.
The farm boasts an
abundance of fynbos and indigenous wildlife on your doorstep, including tortoises, previously spotted leopard, many birds, baboons and a game camp.
Based at the foot of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, offers many walking trails surrounded by cascading streams feeding the diverse species
of fynbos and proteas.