/Ai/Ais-Richtersveld April 2015
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Bushveld Jock
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Flutterby, nan, puppy, Lisbeth, Toko and Pumbaa
for all the kind words and compliments on the photos. This year we visited a bit too early to see the flowers in bloom and will plan another visit when one can expect the landscape covert under a carpet of daisies. 
for all the kind words and compliments on the photos. This year we visited a bit too early to see the flowers in bloom and will plan another visit when one can expect the landscape covert under a carpet of daisies. Kgalagadi: Dec 2015
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Bushveld Jock
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Day 4: Day trip from Tatasberg Wilderness Camp to Kokerboomkloof
We stayed for 2 days at Tatasberg camp and on the second day took a drive to Kokerboomkloof. The total distance is ~ 32 km and taking about 1,5 - 2 hours to drive. We got to Kokerboomkloof around 9 am and a bit late capturing lovely sunrise scenes. Its is therefore recommended to camp out at Kokerboomkloof to get the full opportunity of night shots and sun rise and sunsets. Each camping site has its own ablution block and washing up basin to clean dishes.
The rock formation in this area is very unique with names like Die Toon, Queen Victoria, the Mushroom and the Witches family.
Road to Kokerboomkloof:
Looking out towards the southern mountain region and Valley of Desolation.
Kokerboomkloof:
To get to this point you need to carry on with the road pass the camping area in a northerly direction. The Euphorbia virosa plants, locally known as Boesmansgif grows along the rocky edges in this valley.
I've always thought scorpions only comes out at night. This one is called the "Day Walker" (Parabuthus villosus). The one we saw is still a tiny one that can grow up to 18 cm. They are very aggressive and come out early mornings and afternoons.
We stayed for 2 days at Tatasberg camp and on the second day took a drive to Kokerboomkloof. The total distance is ~ 32 km and taking about 1,5 - 2 hours to drive. We got to Kokerboomkloof around 9 am and a bit late capturing lovely sunrise scenes. Its is therefore recommended to camp out at Kokerboomkloof to get the full opportunity of night shots and sun rise and sunsets. Each camping site has its own ablution block and washing up basin to clean dishes.
The rock formation in this area is very unique with names like Die Toon, Queen Victoria, the Mushroom and the Witches family.
Road to Kokerboomkloof:
Looking out towards the southern mountain region and Valley of Desolation.
Kokerboomkloof:
To get to this point you need to carry on with the road pass the camping area in a northerly direction. The Euphorbia virosa plants, locally known as Boesmansgif grows along the rocky edges in this valley.
I've always thought scorpions only comes out at night. This one is called the "Day Walker" (Parabuthus villosus). The one we saw is still a tiny one that can grow up to 18 cm. They are very aggressive and come out early mornings and afternoons.
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How plants can grow in such ground 
it's a wonder of nature... one more
nice little scorpion, seems to be a little bit hairy
love the 4th picture (tree in the sky)
it's a wonder of nature... one more
nice little scorpion, seems to be a little bit hairy
love the 4th picture (tree in the sky)
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Fascinating landscapes
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A bit too far off the beaten track, with heat! 
But fascinating, BJ!
But fascinating, BJ!
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Still love these landscape shots, Bushveld Jock, 
and even a scorpion
and even a scorpion
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Hairy thick-tailed scorpion
Lovely landscape photos - just magic!
I'll add the Euphorbia and the scorpion to our books
Lovely landscape photos - just magic!
I'll add the Euphorbia and the scorpion to our books
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No problem Toko. Their will be a few more unique plants that you can add to the book.Toko wrote:Hairy thick-tailed scorpion
Lovely landscape photos - just magic!
I'll add the Euphorbia and the scorpion to our books
Kgalagadi: Dec 2015
KNP Maroela, Shingwedzi & Pretoriuskop: March 2016
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