Written by Callender’s Discovery, Alli’s Atlas and JessGS The Knynsa fire affected more than just humans, and sometimes we get so caught up in our own little bubble that we forget the grave consequences that natural disasters can bring to animals within ecosystems. “In Knynsa the beauty is everywhere. You don’t have to pay money … Continue reading Knynsa: A Phoenix
Nestled amongst the shrubbery emerged the yellow antique walls. The journey was long but worthwhile as the picturesque landscape is captivating. Arriving in the late afternoon, the Sneeuberg Mountains allow the sun to peak through its valleys teasing an audience with its orange hues and purple shadows. The lack of rain the days prior has … Continue reading A Synchronization of Senses
Ivory, effervescent bubbles burst, exploding turquoise beads from the depths below. Churning swells of the Indian Ocean birth a fresh spray of water every second. Sharp, purposeful waves surge against each other as the eco safari ploughs ahead. The calmer waters of Featherbed Bay in the lagoon lead us to the Knynsa Heads. These colossal, … Continue reading Footprints on the Horizon
From high tides to labor, for many of us, a full moon signals the ending of a cycle and the beginning of another. The lunar effect of a full moon is believed to be very powerful and have several effects on the functioning of the world. For many reserves around South Africa, however, the full … Continue reading A Moonlit Thread
In 1994, when Asante Sana Game Reserve came to be, there were many hopes for the environment. Historically a farming area, the Karoo suffered changes to its landscape in a variety of ways such as habitat loss, soil erosion and overgrazing thus creating a fragile environment. By definition, a fragile ecosystem is an ecosystem that … Continue reading Elephants: A Regenerator
On the way to work, Kenny Coskey sits next to the fireplace in Blue Shed Coffee Shop with a cappuccino in his hand and a puppy on his lap. This familiar face to the Mossel Bay area is known by many locals for his easy going and pleasant personality. In his true humble character, Kenny … Continue reading Mossel Bay’s Aquaman
High stress and large degree of physiology impairment linked to mortality Life is unpredictable. You can schedule an entire day, week or month but plans can change in an instant. Knees crossed, shades upon his head and beard twirling, Enrico Gennari attested to this on the morning of May 22nd after receiving a phone call … Continue reading Necropsy: A Fight to The Finish
Their songs were heard before their bodies were deciphered amongst the shrubbery above. This couple’s specific duet repeated itself over and over communicating important messages. The leaves shake as the acrobatic mammals traverse above the visitors to Monkeyland. Fruit falls and decorates the mud with an abundance of bright colors. Equally curious, the glimpses turn … Continue reading The Gibbons: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
I walked along the one-way street towards the beckoning ocean and admired the wide spectrum of pastel colors which accentuated the twists of the road. The clear skies and crisp winter air grasped me in its arms and I smiled as I heard the unfamiliar Afrikaans being spoken. Although so foreign to my ears, the … Continue reading Solace in the Sandcastles
At 8 a.m. sharp, we head to the lobby of the hotel and wait for the popular island safari tour jeeps to arrive to take us to Bathsheba. Two 4×4 Toyotas speed into the lobby. The tranquil sounds of the ocean waves were replaced by calypso music on the speakers. Our chests began to pump … Continue reading The Conditionalities and Certainties of Exploring de Rock
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