Day 7 & 8: Tzaneen - Magoebaskloof and Duiwelskloof, South AfricaThe Lowveld and escarpment of the Northern Province is known as the Valley of the Olifants. This area includes the northern Drakensberg and the Wolkberg where one of South Africa’s biggest accessible wilderness areas is to be found.
The mountains around Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof are heavily forested and the largest remaining indigenous forest in the Province forms part of the Woodbush Reserve. Streams, waterfalls and trout-filled dams are features of the mountain area whilst extensive plantings of subtropical fruit, tea and timber are to be found around the towns of Tzaneen and Duiwelskloof. The thick, red soil of Duiwelskloof (ravine of the devil) becomes a sea of mud during the rainy season - a curse to early transport drivers, who gave the valley its name. But the soil and high summer rainfall are a blessing to a host of plantlife.
Trees cover the sides and floor of the valley. There are dense plantations of eucalyptus, and the air is rich with the fragrance from the sawmills. Papaws, bananas avocados, mangoes and other subtropical fruits grow well, and vast amounts of tomatoes are produced, especially at Mooketsi.
Bougainvillea’s, poinsettias, frangipanis, cassias, acacias, bauhinia creepers, poinciannas, potato trees, jacarandas and many other species of flowering trees and plants make the valley a glorious sight, especially in spring and summer (October to January). You will stay in a hotel for 2 nights on this South Africa safari. Breakfast x2. Lunch x2. Dinner x2. Day 9: Johannesburg – Tour EndsThis South Africa safari will come to an end, as all good things come to an end. Included:
- All meals mentioned
- Services of a guide / driver
- Accommodation and park entry fees
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Travelling in an air-conditioned Toyota Condor 3000-d 4X4
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