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There is no need for a man-made path, the animals have done it for us! I chuckle to myself as I start to walk. I am on the ‘Buffelskloof’ walk, another walking route option on the Mountain Pastures farm.

Winding my way along the animal tracks up a gently sloping kloof, I enjoyed the beautiful fynbos species and had fun studying the numerous animal footprints along the paths. These paths take me up to a plateau with spectacular views both to the north and south. I stop here to explore the stunning Leucadendron and Brunia species in flower.

The route takes a right turn, and heads in a westerly direction along the plateau and I take in the views as I meander along. So too do the Agama species, basking in the warm sunshine. There are plenty of rocks to be overturned if one is interested in exploring the animal diversity! The route then drops down a wide, gently sloping kloof to a jeep track at the base. I surprise a group of zebras having an afternoon ‘lie-down’ along the track. Further on, a group of Blesbok watch as I pass by, walking back to the starting point.

The ‘Buffelskloof’ walk is an easy circular walk, with a very gentle climb to the plateau.

Being within the game area, one is guaranteed to see various game species.

Written by Dr Joy Coleman (PhD Zoology)