Western Cape: CapeNature has closed some areas within its Nature Reserves due to the current adverse weather conditions!

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has informed the public that the current adverse weather conditions in the province have affected operations at some of its Nature Reserves such as Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, Gamkaberg Nature Reserve, Limietberg Nature Reserve and the Cederberg Wilderness Area. These adverse weather conditions are expected to continue for the next few days, so that CapeNature took the decision to close certain areas within the Nature Reserve mentioned above as these are compromised due to the heavy rainfall. We'll keep you posted!

Western Cape: Gamkaberg Nature Reserve temporarily closed!

CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa's Western Cape, has announced that the Gamkaberg Nature Reserve is temporarily closed. This is due to heavy rainfall and flash floods, which caused damage to the Nature Reserve's entrance roads as well as the paths leading to the camps and tourism facilities. According to CapeNature, it is expected that Gamkaberg Nature Reserve will  re-open on 12 January 2023.
The Gamkaberg Nature Reserve (10 430ha) is located 33km south-west of Oudtshoorn and 32km south-east of Calitzdorp. It forms part of the 80 000ha Gamkaberg Conservation Area which is made up of various categories of protected areas, including privately owned stewardship Nature Reserves.

South Africa: Free preview of the Summer 2013/14 digital edition of "Wild" out now!

A "preview" of the Summer 2013/14 (#25) digital edition of "Wild", Wild Card's free wildlife environment and travel magazine, is out since last month. The "preview" edition contains stories and reports about the hiking trails in the Augrabies National Park, a brand-new off-road trail in the Gamkaberg Nature Reserve, the best beaches in the Cape, the Waterberg and the Cederberg and about how South Africa's National Parks plan to turn the tide against poaching. Enjoy!