For interesting information on flowers, trees and plants please click on this link: http://natureswow2.blogspot.com/

For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa: please click on the following links:
Insects and related species: Antlions - Ants - Bees - Beetles - Bugs - Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars - Centipedes and Millipedes - Cockroaches - Crickets - Dragonflies and Damselflies - Grasshoppers and Katydids - Mantis - Stick Insects - Ticks and Mites - Wasps - Woodlice
Plants, Trees, Flowers: (Note: Unless plants fall into a specific species such as Cacti, they have been classified by their flower colour to make them easier to find) Bonsai - Cacti, Succulents, Aloes, Euplorbia - Ferns and Cycads - Flowers - Fungi, Lichen and Moss - Grass - Trees
Animals, Birds, Reptiles etc.: Animals, Birds, Fish and Crabs - Frogs - Lizards - Scorpions - Snails and Slugs - Snakes - Spiders - Tortoise, Turtles and Terrapins - Whipscorpions
Other photography: Aeroplanes - Cars and Bikes - Travel - Sunrise - Water drops/falls - Sudwala and Sterkfontein Caves etc.
Videos: YouTube

Friday, May 30, 2014

SA Diversity Tour (3-4/03/2014) Day 47-48

Warmwaterberg Spa
For our visit to Warmwaterberg Spa, Gaelyn and I each had our different ideas of what we wanted to do there.
For me the main attraction was finding what plants, animals etc were found there and the beautiful walks but for her, the idea of relaxing in the Roman Bath and the wonderful Malva Pudding she had there last year.
Warmwaterberg Spa is a mineral hot spring situated between Barrydale and Ladismith on Route 62 from Montagu to Oudtshoorn.
The Spa is set on a 600Ha property and offers self-catering accommodation for those who wish to do-it-themselves, but also has a full-service licensed restaurant, bar and off-sales for those who want to indulge.

 A small kiosk supplies basic necessities, including braai-wood and ice alongside a selection of groceries.

 The main attraction is our unique hot water (44°C at the source). It is very high in iron content, making it extremely healthy and sweet-tasting. Many visitors claim to experience a soothing and calming effect after bathing in the water, which is completely untreated and fresh from the artesian spring.

In addition to the two hot pools, there is a cold pool and a number of roman baths (imagine “bath” for up to six people!) on the property.
 Think of it this way: at the kiosk you will pay a small amount for 500ml of bottled mineral water. Here you can step into a freshly-tapped roman bath containing 1000 litres of (many say superior) mineral water and bath in it! Try some of our specially-formulated bath salts to further enhance the experience.
 The other great attraction of the Spa is its location – set high up on the foothills of the Warmwaterberg Mountain, you will enjoy panoramic views over the little Karoo, clear from the Langeberg to the Swartberg. Barren and desolate to some, but to those with a little knowledge of the Succulent Plant Kingdom, unrivalled in specie numbers, diversity and beauty on any of the five continents!
Enjoy these special plants from close-up along our spectacular 6km walking trail on the edge of the mountain, and see how many of the over-2000 endemic species you can identify! The best season to see them in flower is spring, but this depends on winter rainfall. If we have a good season, they are spectacular!
  If you time your walk for the early evening or at daybreak you might just bump into Springbok, Duiker or Steenbok who also make the property their home.

For more information and pictures as well as contact details, please go to: http://www.warmwaterbergspa.co.za/
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Gaelyn said...

A delightful place. I will return again and again for that hot water, and the plants.

May 31, 2014 at 6:42 AM

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