Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Fernkloof in August
Map of Western Cape
Location	Hermanus
Coordinates	34°23′14.0″S 19°16′38.2″E / 34.387222°S 19.277278°E / -34.387222; 19.277278Coordinates: 34°23′14.0″S 19°16′38.2″E / 34.387222°S 19.277278°E / -34.387222; 19.277278
Area	1,800 ha (4,400 acres)
Established	1957

Fernkloof Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Kleinrivier Mountains above Hermanus, Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is 1,800 hectares (6.9 sq mi) in area and its altitude ranges from sea level to 842 metres (2,762 ft). The reserve harbours a great number of fynbos species.

Flora Gallery

Berzelia lanuginosa
Brunia nodiflora
Mimetes cucullatus
Protea compacta
Erica coccinea
Protea repens
Erica viscaria
Phaenocoma prolifera
Protea longifolia
Protea scolymocephala
Saltera sarcocolla
Erica cerinthoides

Fauna Gallery

Promerops cafer
Chersina angulata

References

Fernkloof Nature Reserve website

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