Category Archives: From the Garden Route

Beautiful and Enchanting. Our Indigenous Forests of the Garden Route.

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Phantom_Forest

We consider our indigenous forests to be a precious national treasure. They cover less than 1% of South Africa’s land area. Approximately 35800 ha … Continue reading →

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Arbor Week 2016

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Phantom_Forest

South Africa celebrates Arbor Week in … Continue reading →

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The magnificent guardians of our river. The African Fish eagle!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Phantom_Forest

With its distinctive plumage and evocative cry, the African fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is probably the most familiar bird of … Continue reading →

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How walking in the forest benefits your health

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Phantom_Forest

It should come as no surprise by now that walking among trees has health benefits. Shinrin-yoku or “forest … Continue reading →

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14 April is National Dolphin Day

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Phantom_Forest

April 14 is National Dolphin Day, an annual event that not only celebrates these amazing creatures, … Continue reading →

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Our elusive forest friends ~ the Narina Trogon!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Phantom_Forest

This has got to be one of the most beautiful and regal birds sharing the forest with us. Often … Continue reading →

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Unspoilt beauty and bountiful in nature, The Goukamma Nature reserve!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Phantom_Forest

Far away from the madding crowds is one of the Garden Route’s best kept secrets. Long kept under wraps, this … Continue reading →

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Watching the “Right” whale!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Phantom_Forest

Every year southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South … Continue reading →

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So many reasons to love the Western Cape……… Our Fynbos!

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Phantom_Forest

South African fynbos largely makes up the tiniest floral kingdom … Continue reading →

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Our mountains, the majestic Outeniqua range!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Phantom_Forest

Between the town of George and the … Continue reading →

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