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Bontebok
at Cape Point.
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Photographing
Satyrium erectum.
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Aloe
dichotoma.
Quiver tree forest near Loeriesfontein.
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Spring
flowers in Namaqualand.
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"The holiday seems a long time ago….. but it was
absolutely fantastic. Everything about it was spot on. The
right length of time in each place, wonderful accommodation,
perfect locations, etc etc I could go on. From the moment
we touched down in the Cape we were just stunned at how beautiful
the whole place was." Cheers Duncan.
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Oophytum nanum
endemic to the Knersvlakte.
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Spring
flowers in the Kamiesberg.
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Grey-winged
Francolin on the West Coast.
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Spring
flowers in the Kamiesberg.
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"I
am writing to thank you for arranging a most enjoyable trip
to the Kalahari. I was most impressed by the organization and
accommodation. Thank you to Michel who was a very knowledgeable
and interesting guide (as well as a good host!) Yours sincerely
Claire Huchley."
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Sacred
Ibis in the West Coast National Park.
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Geissorhiza
radians at Darling.
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Citrus
Swallowtail on a Karoo violet
Aptosimum indivisum.
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Bibron's
Gecko in the Karoo National Park.
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"
Thank you for looking after us so well in Namibia. We really
enjoyed the trip - everything was so interesting and your knowledge
helped the country come to life for us." Alice &
Gerald.
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Valley
of Desolation,close to Graaff-Reinet.
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In the heart of the Great Karoo.
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Lioness
- having eaten!
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Swartberg
Pass near Oudtshoorn.
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"Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful introduction
to South Africa. We have greatly enjoyed the magnificent scenery,
birds, animals and plants and in particular your expert and
speedy identification of the birds." Richard & Mary.
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Roadside
botanizing in the Overberg area.
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San
rock art on the Sevilla Trail.
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Photographing
San rock art in the Cederberg.
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Moraea
tricolor at Waylands Flower Reserve.
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"Thank
you so so much for the trouble that you have taken in looking
after us. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time on holiday - a
perfect mixture of rest, interest and exercise. We both really
appreciate your knowledge of the countryside (we miss you on
our walks here at home). Very best wishes "Alice Perkins
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Arum
lilies Zantedeschia aethiopica,
at Darling.
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Sacred
Ibis.
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Southern
Masked Weaver
in the Karoo National Park.
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Black-backed
Jackal in the
Mountain Zebra National Park.
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"I would like to thank you for the wonderful afternoon
bird-watching down on the sewage works and at Rondevlei and
Kirstenbosch gardens. I had never been out bird watching with
a guide and it was a truly memorable experience. With thanks"
Dee Atkin.
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Twisted
strata in the Swartberg Pass.
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San
rock art on the Sevilla Trail.
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Ixia
dubia on Table Mountain.
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Gladiolus
bonaespei,
endemic to the Cape.
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"Just to say thank you very much for your hard work to
make a wonderful trip for us, we really enjoyed ourselves. We
had many highlights and great memories to bring back to cold
wet England." Martin Doughty.
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White
Rhino at Kariega
Private Game Reserve.
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Blue
Cranes near
Addo Elephant National park.
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Erica
aristata -
endemic to the Betty’s Bay area.
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Young
Cape Rock Thrush
in the Meiringspoort Pass.
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"I just wanted you to know, though I hope you already noticed,
how very much we enjoyed our trip. Your outstanding knowledge
of birds and animals complemented by Mike's botanical bent,
Bruce's eclecticism and David's birdsong identification made
every outing completely fascinating. With our very best wishes."
Susie & Tim
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Elephants
at Addo National Park.
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Ground
Hornbill.
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Picnic
at the Southern tip of Africa.
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Disa
uniflora on top of Table Mountain.
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"Thanks for the knowledge and for all your assistance on
our lovely tour. We both appreciate all your assistance on our
days together. All the best" Ester & Stanley.
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Botanizing
in the Tankwa Karoo National Park.
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Leopard
in the Kruger National Park.
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Smith’s
Red Rock Rabbit
in the Cederberg Mountains.
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Leopard
Tortoise – Karoo National Park.
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" We just talked about our trip to South Africa and naturally
remembered your excellent and knowledgeable services as our
favorite tour guide. We both wish you all the best."
Kaus and Hannah.
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Ornithoglossum
undulatum –
poison onion! In the Tankwa.
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Cape
Burrowing Scorpion on Table Mountain.
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Red
Hartebeest at
Mountain Zebra National Park.
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The
Wolfberg Arch in the Cederberg Mountains.
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"A special thank you for a wonderful trip, so smoothly
organised, taking us to beautiful areas and delightful places
to eat and stay. Thank you so very much for your care of 'the
elderly and infirm!" Love Barbara
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Lion
at a private Game Reserve.
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Cape
Sugarbird
- one of the Cape endemics.
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Pin-tailed
Whydah at Oudtshoorn.
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Disa
purpurascens at Cape Point.
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15 intrepid botanists
By Barbara Last
These15
intrepid botanists, with Bob and Geoff and Mike
Set out for deepest Africa to see what they could seek
They saw a lot of lovely flowers of every shape and hue
Red, white, pink and orange, purple, quit a few.
These
15 intrepid botanists, with Bob and Geoff and Mike
The birds they saw aplenty, on rocks and on the wires
Pied crows and yellow weavers, to keep us all inspired
Flamingo, Kites and Heron
Egrets and Sacred Ibis, Blue Cranes that all had heard
These
15 intrepid botanists, with Bob and Geoff and Mike
There were Wildebeest and Hartebeest and antelopes galore
And glimpses of a Bat eared fox to make us want more
They found a grasshopper a crawling through the grass
A three Horned Adder in a hole, Puff adder on the pass
These
15 intrepid botanists, with Bob and Geoff and Mike
One day they clambered up the rock where Bushman had expired
And left their little hieroglyphs most inspired
They waded through torrents full of crocodiles no doubt
Although we didn't see them. I am sure they were about
Those
15 intrepid botanists, with Bob and Geoff and Mike.
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All photographs in
this gallery taken by Geoff
Crane.
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