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December 7, 2023

Fynbos on the Edge

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ-๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€ Last week saw the launch of a first-of-its-kind nature-based tourism experience in the Northern Cape โ€” the ๐™‘๐™ž๐™– ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™–: ๐™๐™ฎ๐™ฃ๐™—๐™ค๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™€๐™™๐™œ๐™š, an iron trail along the cliffs of Oorlogskloof Gorge. Situated on Papkuilsfontein Guest Farm on the Bokkeveld

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
December 6, 2023

Platbos Conservation Area

Platbos Conservation Area protects one of the best-kept secrets in the magnificent Slanghoek Valley. Surrounded by the majestic Slanghoek Mountains, the reserve conserves beautiful indigenous forests and fynbos. In 2007, a 74ha portion of Slanghoek Mountain Resort was set aside under a Biodiversity Agreement with

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
November 22, 2023

Celebrating Our Pride Programme Champions

On Saturday, 18 November 2023, project executants, beneficiaries, families and friends came together to celebrate the Table Mountain Fund Pride Programme. We spent an incredibly moving day together celebrating our fynbos champions โ€“ individuals and organisations who have been instrumental in facilitating and nurturing long-lasting

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
November 16, 2023

Ruwami Private Nature Reserve

In the heart of the Cape Floristic Region, 10 kms from Botrivier, you will find the beautiful Ruwami Private Nature Reserve. Proclaimed in 2000, this 423ha Nature Reserve forms part of the larger Honingklip property, which is owned by Maryke and Robert Middelmann, and managed

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
October 13, 2023

Koopmanskloof Private Nature Reserve

Set in the majestic Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch, Koopmanskloof is a beautiful and historic wine farm dating back to 1777. While the farm is synonymous with great wines, Koopmanskloof is also well known for its dedication to the conservation and restoration of the Cape Floristic

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
September 14, 2023

Mooiplaas Private Nature Reserve

Nestled amongst the majestic mountains and fertile valleys of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Mooiplaas Wine Estate is well known for its environmentally friendly wines and its long-standing commitment to the conservation of the Cape Floristic Region. In 1995, Mooiplaas established a Private Nature Reserve dedicating 70 ha

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
March 15, 2023

Jakkalsfontein Nature Reserve

Jakkalsfontein Nature Reserve is located just a short drive from Cape Town, along South Africaโ€™s beautiful and dramatic West Coast. Spanning over 1,800 hectares it is home to pristine fynbos, coastal dune vegetation, and wetland ecosystems, making it a haven for a wide variety of

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
February 28, 2023

Foxenburg Nature Reserve

Situated on the Groenberg Mountain outside of Wellington in the Cape Winelands District of the Western Cape, Foxenburg Estate is a wonderful example of a working farm and a Nature Reserve coexisting on the same property. Visitors to the estate can indulge in award-winning handcrafted

By Sarah-Leigh Watson
January 31, 2023

Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve

A short 45min drive from Cape Town, up the West Coastโ€™s R27, you will find the spectacular Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve. The 356 ha reserve was proclaimed in 2002 and forms part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere reserve which was proclaimed by UNESCO

By Sarah-Leigh Watson