During my time in South Africa I went on a hike in 'Flower Valley' which is part of the fynbos ecoregion of South Africa. This coastal belt of shrubland vegetation is known for its high degree of biodiversity and endemism. Nearly 80% of the fynbos species are endemic (occurring nowhere else)!
The road to Flower Valley
Erica Vestita (aka trembling heath) a beautiful fynbos species
A fine protea specimen
A garden acraea (Acraea horta), found in South Africa and Zimbabwe
The view from the top - totally worth the hike in the heat
