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CAPE TOWN NATURE RESERVES |
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Nature and outdoor lovers are sure to find Cape Town and surrounds of great interest with its rich flora and fauna, its unique fynbos and the variety of animal and birdlife which can be seen and enjoyed. There are a number of parks and nature reserves in and around Cape Town each displaying a different aspect of the Cape's biodiversity.
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WINELANDS NATURE RESERVES |
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The fertile green valleys of the Cape Winelands are surrounded by proud mountain ranges. Towns and villages have many historic homesteads and monuments, and every so often fruit orchards are to be seen, whose produce may be found in all corners of the world. It is the Mediterranean climate and winter rainfall of the south-western Cape that produces some of the best wines in the country.
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WEST COAST NATURE RESERVES |
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What is still an almost undiscovered treasure trove of unspoilt beaches, incredible mountain ranges, rich geographical diversity, and the most astounding carpet of wild flowers in spring, has evolved into a major holiday route out of Cape Town along Route 27. The Cape West Coast stretches from Cape Town as far as the border with the Northern Cape at Touws River, including within its parameters the indescribably beautiful Cederberg Mountains, famous for centuries-old rock art. The West Coast is well known for the annual display of wild flowers that seem to burst into sight almost out of nowhere.
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The Cape Overberg region is located on the southern-most tip of the African continent. Its coastline is famous for viewing the Southern Right Whales and it is recognized as one of the top wheat producing areas in South Africa. This area also showcases wild flowers in abundance. These floral jewels embrace mountains, valleys and coastal areas. The Overberg is home to an immense diversity of wild flowers and fynbos, many which are unique to the region.It is during winter that the less traveled roads are bordered by a colorful array of flowers. The many botanical gardens, parks and nature reserves exhibit these special flowers throughout the winter months.
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GARDEN ROUTE NATURE RESERVES |
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The Garden Route is a region of unspoilt beauty, where evergreen forests, verdant fields, tranquil inland lakes, sparkling bays and pristine beaches languish in a sultry Mediterranean climate. Stretching along the southern Cape coast from Heidelberg in the west to the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River in the east, the region's entrance to the interior is barred by towering mountains breached by breathtaking passes and gorges.
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Except for the fynbos vegetation of the Cape, the flora of the central South African high-plateau is dominated by the wide steppe vegetation of the Karoo. The area takes its name from the Bushmen who once roamed through the wide land, which was their hunting and grazing ground. They called the land "kurù", meaning "dry" or "rough". The infinite openness and still silence are captivating time and again.
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