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Spring knocks at the door of South Africa in the beautiful wine region of Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Natural Beauties In Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Back in South Africa at our first house sit in Stellenbosch we took our camera to capture some natural beauties in Jan Marais Nature Reserve. 

Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Hottentot-Hollands Mountains

The nature reserve is embedded by a rugged mountainous landscape where vineyards claim their sunny spots to grow most precious grapes for selected vines.
Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tall pines contrast with the big sky.

Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

King Protea

It’s spring so the Proteas are out and some open their gigantic blossom to catch the warming sun.
Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Some facts of Jan Marais Nature Reserve:

  • The benefactor for the establishment of the park was Jan Marais – obviously 😉
  • He was also the benefactor to the Stellenbosch University
  • The nature reserve was opened in 1919 and is approximately 23 hectares in size
  • Jan Marais Nature Reserve is divided in different sectors like a picnic area, a section for exercising or culture events and a undisturbed area.
  • Two veld types are predominant: Swartland Fynbos and Swartland Renosterveld.

Address: Marais Rd, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Facebook: Jan Marais Nature Reserve

Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Strelitzia

Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Jan Marais Nature Reserve Labyrinth

Jan Marais Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Which leader to follow? A bold signpost in the nature reserve with political topicality.

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