Africa Wild

Posted: **Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:04 am**

Amazing scenery! $\O$

Posted: **Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:11 pm**

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.

$\O$

Posted: **Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:14 pm**

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.

Posted: **Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:23 pm**

How plants can grow in such ground

it's a wonder of nature... one more $\O$

nice little scorpion, seems to be a little bit hairy

love the 4th picture (tree in the sky) $O\/$

Posted: **Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:02 pm**

Fascinating landscapes $O\/$ $O\/$

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:45 am**

It really is desolate, but still beautiful! $\O$

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:28 pm**

A bit too far off the beaten track, with heat!

But fascinating, BJ!

Posted: **Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:32 pm**

Still love these landscape shots, Bushveld Jock,

$O\/$

and even a scorpion

Posted: **Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:56 am**

Hairy thick-tailed scorpion

Lovely landscape photos - just magic!

I'll add the Euphorbia and the scorpion to our books $O/\$ $O/\$ $O/\$

Posted: **Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:13 pm**

Toko wrote:Hairy thick-tailed scorpion

Lovely landscape photos - just magic!

I'll add the Euphorbia and the scorpion to our books $O/\$ $O/\$ $O/\$

No problem Toko. Their will be a few more unique plants that you can add to the book. $\O$

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