Tag: rock candlewood

Enchanting Candlewoods

Picnic tree - Maytenus oleoides (Celastraceae)

There are few true trees at Phillipskop but in the valley on our eastern boundary, one tree is common, the Rock Candlewood, Maytenus oleoides. Most trees are unable to survive the regular fires that sweep through fynbos every 10 to 20 years. Forest patches in the Cape are confined to…

Discover more

Flora December, February, January, kershout, klipkershout, May, Maytenus, Maytenus oleoides, rock candlewood, summer

Candlewood Hiking Trail

Waterfall Hiking Trail, along the jeep track to the Picnic Tree

This hiking trail is probably the flattest and easiest route we have developed, with plenty of interest along the way. Additionally, the Rock Art and Heritage Site in Phillipskop Cave, above the Waterfall, is a big draw, making this our most popular trail. The path starts at the parking area…

Discover more

News cave, hike, hiking trail, map, Maytenus oleoides, picnic, rock art, rock candlewood, rock formation, rock stack, Stanford hiking, walk, waterfall

Book Accommodation
Recent Posts
Categories
Tags
April Asteraceae August autumn bee-pollinated bulb butterfly Campanulaceae Cathedral Peak cave corm December Drakensberg Erica Ericaceae February frog geophyte Gladiolus hike hiking trail Iridaceae January July June Kniphofia Kniphofia laxiflora Leucadendron March May November October protea Proteaceae scientific name self-catering cottages September serotiny sewejaartjie Spring Stanford hiking summer sunbird swimming pool winter

Powered by Tempera & WordPress.

Book Accommodation

Recent Posts

Categories

Tags