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© 2007 - Cape Backpackers, South Africa
Backpacker Designs, South Africa
THE CAPE COBRA
drop dead beauty
(Naja nivea) is a moderately sized Cobra inhabiting the arid regions of Southern Africa. It averages 4 feet (120cm) long but may grow to be 6 feet (180cm) long. The color varies from location to location, are normally yellow with brown speck uniformly all over the body.
This snake is diurnal: it is primarily active during the day and early evening. It feeds on a wide spectrum of prey, including other snakes, rodents and tends to climb low trees and raid weaver bird colonies. A nervous snake, it produces a powerful neurotoxin.
This snake is diurnal: it is primarily active during the day and early evening. It feeds on a wide spectrum of prey, including other snakes, rodents and tends to climb low trees and raid weaver bird colonies. A nervous snake, it produces a powerful neurotoxin.
frontier country - south africa
frontier country towns
frontier country attractions
• Addo Raptor And Reptile Centre - Addo
• The Valley of the Ancient Voices
• Schotia Safari Private Reserve
• The Addo Elephant National Park
• The Valley of the Ancient Voices
• Schotia Safari Private Reserve
• The Addo Elephant National Park
• Born Free Centre - Alicedale
• Amatola Mountain Trail - Hogsback
• Daniel Cheetah Sanctuary - Addo
• The Summerhill Big Pineapple - Bathurst
• National Arts Festival - Grahamstown
• Amatola Mountain Trail - Hogsback
• Daniel Cheetah Sanctuary - Addo
• The Summerhill Big Pineapple - Bathurst
• National Arts Festival - Grahamstown
GRAHAMSTOWN:
The charm of the small cathedral city of Grahamstown owes much to history. Set in the heart of Settler Country, outstanding examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture, more than 40 churches and several fine museums are among Grahamstowns many attractions.
The charm of the small cathedral city of Grahamstown owes much to history. Set in the heart of Settler Country, outstanding examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture, more than 40 churches and several fine museums are among Grahamstowns many attractions.
HOGSBACK:
The little village of is situated in the foothills of The Three Hogs, which, with the adjacent Gaika's Kop, are distinctive landmarks in the Amatola Mountain range. The tranquil and pure mountain air is exhilarating, with forests, waterfalls and mist creating a truly unique setting.
The little village of is situated in the foothills of The Three Hogs, which, with the adjacent Gaika's Kop, are distinctive landmarks in the Amatola Mountain range. The tranquil and pure mountain air is exhilarating, with forests, waterfalls and mist creating a truly unique setting.
Experience untamed Africa at its best and view the 'big five' in malaria- and bilharzia-free reserves. You will be awed by the beauty of its mountains, valleys, plains, rivers and coastline. There is a great deal for explorers to do in Frontier Country, including visiting historical sites, architectural gems, museums and galleries. Frontier Country is rich in heritage and one of the most diverse ecological regions in South Africa. Thousands of hectares are devoted to nature and game conservation, bringing with them the return of great herds of wildlife to the places where they once roamed freely.
FRONTIER COUNTRY BACKPACKERS
• The Orange Elephant Backpackers - Addo
• Away With The Fairies - Hogsback
• The Old Gaol - Grahamstown
• The Orange Elephant Backpackers - Addo
• Away With The Fairies - Hogsback
• The Old Gaol - Grahamstown
SOUTH AFRICA BACKPACKERS SEARCH
ADDO:
The citrus capital of South Africa, this farming community is home to The Addo Elephant National Park and situated a mere 45mins drive from Port Elizabeth. A stopover on any backpackers itinerary.
The citrus capital of South Africa, this farming community is home to The Addo Elephant National Park and situated a mere 45mins drive from Port Elizabeth. A stopover on any backpackers itinerary.
