Leopard crawl | explore the secret life of the forest leopards.

Set in the Knysna Forest, this is an evening walk starting at dusk, which follows the paths of some of the mystical forest Leopards collared with GPS trackers. The walk starts off with an introduction to the research conducted by Landmark Foundation students in the Outeniqua forests, before entering the forest shrouded in nocturnal sounds. While the chances of seeing a leopard are extremely slim, we will be looking for spoor and signs of the leopards. Territorial scratch marks on trees and faecal scat will give and indication of their movements and secret life. While walking, the forest ecology will be interpreted and an UV light will be used to find the multi legged creatures crawling over the forest floor. Before finishing the walk a trap camera will be reviewed to see what animals have passed by in the past 48 hours. A walk through the Knysna Forest will linger in the memory, like the grandeur of a leopard in a woodland clearing. If you're based in South Africa it's worth a car journey, if not you won't regret booking your airline tickets. A proportion of the proceeds for the tour will be donated to the Landmark Foundation.




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cAR rENTAL - SELECT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF CARS Guided Day Walks coastal trail availability: 26th June - Moonlight Meander, 18h30, Swartvlei Beach, 27th June - Moonlight Meander, 18h30, Swartvlei Beach, 18th June - Guided canoe and forest walk, 09h00 Updates on activities in the Garden Route: Elephantoms of the Garden Route : Intrigue about the surviving elephants in the Outeniqua forest abounds, read more, Canoeing in the Garden Route : For tranquility and an absolute escape from the crowds, canoeing some of the local rivers can not be beaten, read more, On foot in the Garden Route : For a selection of superb day walks the options in the Garden Route abound. Here are a few to help scuff your boots, read more, Seven Natural Wonders in the Garden Route : With an abundance of natural highlights to visit while on holiday in the Garden Route set out to explore seven icons of the area read more, Lifes a beach : With 170km of coastaline in the Garden Route, you have a diverse selection of beaches to visit read more, Fossil Dunes : The hart of the Garden route boasts the highest vegitated fossil dunes in South Africa read more, Frogging : Ever wanted to teach your kids about the wetlands? Why not try taking them frogging read more, New Heights : Towering over George as a sentinal, George and Craddock Peak provide a wonderful day hike read more On the Wild Side : Explore the natural mystries of the Garden Route on foot on this 5 day coastal trail read more, Under a Shimmering Moon : explore the secrets of coastal rock pools by torch light with local expert Judy read more.
		Set in the Knysna Forest, this is an evening walk starting at dusk, which follows the paths of some of the mystical forest Leopards collared with GPS trackers. The walk starts off with an introduction to the research conducted by Landmark Foundation students in the Outeniqua forests, before entering the forest shrouded in nocturnal sounds. While the chances of seeing a leopard are extremely slim, we will be looking for spoor and signs of the leopards. Territorial scratch marks on trees and faecal scat will give and indication of their movements and secret life. While walking, the forest ecology will be interpreted and an UV light will be used to find the multi legged creatures crawling over the forest floor. Before finishing the walk a trap camera will be reviewed to see what animals have passed by in the past 48 hours. A walk through the Knysna Forest will linger in the memory, like the grandeur of a leopard in a woodland clearing. If you're based in South Africa it's worth a car journey, if not you won't regret booking your airline tickets. A proportion of the proceeds for the tour will be donated to the Landmark Foundation.









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