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Enchanting Candlewoods

Picnic tree - Maytenus oleoides (Celastraceae)

There are few true trees at Phillipskop but in the Waterfall Valley, 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 very wet areas…

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Waterfall Hiking Trail

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…

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