A QUIET WEEK IN PILANESBERG
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:18 pm
Before I start my travel tale I am sure you are all aware of the devastating fire that hit Pilanesberg between 1 and 3 September 2018.
Pilanesberg is 572 square miles in area. The press and management reported that only between 5000 and 8000 hectares ( 50- 80 sq. kms) was burnt.
The map below shows the extent of the fire and I am feel that a lot more than only between 10 and 14 percent of the reserve was burnt, or is my maths incorrect?

Also while driving around we saw a lot more burnt ground than non-burnt.
However, the good news is that there was lots of green shots popping up all over the place.
Joan and I both believe that this was the reason we saw so little game and bird life.
A lot of listees on Pilanesberg Gem of the North West do not believe it made ant difference to the viewing.
Maybe we have been spoilt in the past, I mean last year was exceptional, and expected to see more than we did then.
Travel tale follow soon.
Pilanesberg is 572 square miles in area. The press and management reported that only between 5000 and 8000 hectares ( 50- 80 sq. kms) was burnt.
The map below shows the extent of the fire and I am feel that a lot more than only between 10 and 14 percent of the reserve was burnt, or is my maths incorrect?

Also while driving around we saw a lot more burnt ground than non-burnt.
However, the good news is that there was lots of green shots popping up all over the place.
Joan and I both believe that this was the reason we saw so little game and bird life.
A lot of listees on Pilanesberg Gem of the North West do not believe it made ant difference to the viewing.
Maybe we have been spoilt in the past, I mean last year was exceptional, and expected to see more than we did then.

Travel tale follow soon.