Coastal Fynbos Trail
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| Route | 2.8km – Loop – Easy |
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The Coastal Fynbos Trail takes you on a soul-renewing journey through part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, with its diverse plant life and spectacular ocean views where one can often spot dolphins and whales roaming. As you venture inland, you’ll encounter the Remnants of Driftsands and indigenous vegetation indicative of the fynbos biome.
An inland route is followed through the coastal fynbos starting and returning to Sappershoek along the top of the ridge overlooking the sea. In 1962/3, “Sappershoek” was erected to house retired servicemen.
The area forms part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and is one of the earth’s six floral kingdoms, found entirely within the borders of South Africa. It is mostly located in the Western Cape, with Nelson Mandela Bay representing the south east corner of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
The fynbos biome is characterized by winter rainfall. The vegetation comprises Medium-height bushes, mostly with very small leaves, sometimes with reed-like plants called restios and taller protea bushes.
Most types of fynbos are found on sandy soils, mainly on mountains and along the coast. Fire plays an important role in fynbos, and many fynbos species rely on fires every few years in order for seeds buried in the soil to grow, and to renew the growth of old, woody plants.
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