ACTIVITIES: TREE SPOTTING

Highover is a must for the serious tree enthusiast.

• National Sappi Tree Trail joint winner 2002
• Over 140 species
• Rare and unusual species like Vitex obovata wilmsi (White Vitex), Obetia tenax (Mountain Nettle) and the Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) and Boscia albitrunca (Shepherd's tree) are both unusual species for this area.
• Spectacular specimens can be seen of Commiphora harveyi (Red-stem Corkwood), Berchmia zeyheri (Red Ivory), Ficus thonningii (Common Wild Fig), Celtis Africana (White Stinkwood) or Harpephyllum caffrum (Wild Plum) to name but a few.
• Easily accessible
• Network of tree trails around the Bushcamp
• Some trees are numbered
• Tree lists and maps are available at Reception

Join one of our tree identification courses. Booking is essential.

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