Monthly Archives: August 2017

Plettenberg bay

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

The area around Plettenberg bay is full of water based activities, from Whale watching to snorkelling with seals, kayaking to diving with sharks. As the weather was calm we decided to go out Whale watching again, this time with Ocean … Continue reading →

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Knysna wetlands and Coney Glen Beach

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Not far from Tenqinua Treetops, where we were based for a few day, was Westford Bridge Wetlands, a great place for birds and wildlife. The wetlands are South Africa’s third most important botanical and ecological area and it holds many … Continue reading →

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H3 – found her again

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

A quick break from my South African trip blogs to report that I have positively spotted my local Buzzard H3 again. I’ve had times when I think I have seen her, but it’s been since October 2016 since I have … Continue reading →

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Teniqua Treetops, Knysna

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

After spending a few days on the coast we moved to a totally different setting, Teniqua Treetops. A group of canvas tree houses make up an eco friendly place to stay high up in indigenous forest on the foothills of … Continue reading →

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Whale watching in Hermanus

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Hermanus is situated on the Western Cape and is famous for its whale watching, both from the cliff tops or from a boat. After doing a bit of research we choose the company Southern Right Charters to go out with. Leaving … Continue reading →

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Boulders Beach, South Africa

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Boulders Beach is an sheltered beach on the Cape Peninsula which is home to a large colony of African Penguins. It is surrounded by massive granite boulders which gives it the name Boulders Beach. The Boulders Beach penguins started from … Continue reading →

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Cape Town – South Africa

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Up on Cape Point a troop of Chacma Baboons mingle amongst the tourists. Dodging in and out of the cars and coaches on the look out for food. As groups of visitors enjoyed the sights, struggled against the wind and … Continue reading →

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