African Wildlife & Environment Issue 83

DESTINATIONS

Wild Olive tree, an important species in the area

The ablution facilities are well kept and offer guests the comfort of hot water showers, private toilets, and washing-up facilities. The stunning swimming pool, built from natural stone, overlooks the valley, with braai facilities, picnic areas and loungers for those who just want to relax around the pool. Refreshments are available at the pool area. To top it all there is an amazing restaurant, StasOmbs, situated at the top of camp, at the base of the mountain, offering splendid views over the camp area and valley beyond to Buffelspoort dam. The restaurant specialises in excellent affordable, family style food with friendly staff and a large, centered fireplace for winter. During a recent visit over a weekend (February 2023) we recorded 72

Swainsons Spurfowl is a typical bird of the rolling grasslands. Often seen early morning or late afternoon calling from a high perch

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