Six Months in South Africa: Spring Birding at Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

A blustery day of spring birding at Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve netted close-up views of exquisite Afromontane forest birds, including the stunningly beautiful African paradise-flycatcher.   In m...

Six Months in South Africa: Reflections on Three Months in South Africa

Two years ago, I had a crazy idea. I would say the phrase, “Before I turn sixty, I want to…” and see what was the first thought that sprang to mind. The first thought was… go t...

Six Months in South Africa: Hiking in Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve

A day of hiking in Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape, yielded spectacular views of the Amathole Mountains and rich Afromontane forest, as well as sightings of baboons, zebras and black wildebe...

Six Months in South Africa: Dassie Krans in the Mist

Located near Grahamstown, the short Dassie Krans loop trail is a hidden gem. Contorted Protea shrubs edge a rocky precipice that plunges into an African jungle of tangled lianas and lush groundcover. ...