Tamboti Insights
As we transition into September, we’re enjoying mesmerizing red leaves on many of our game drives at Ghaub. This beautiful sight inspired us to take a closer look at the mysterious Tamboti tree. Spotlight on the Tamboti Tree The Tamboti tree is a common sight along...
Acacias Unveiled
In this edition of our newsletter, we will take a look at how acacias keep giraffes at bay and why Africa technically no longer has any acacias. We also introduce you to the tree that has become a popular Christmas tree substitute among Namibians. A Christmas Tree...
Heavy wood and feed alternatives
In this issue we look at what the so-called ancestor trees are all about and why the blackthorn acacia goes so well with the month September. Herewith the second part of the newsletter series on the flora of the Waterberg. Tasty bush? The vast plains around the...
Flora of the Waterberg
The southeastern slope of the Waterberg is ideal to explore the mountain’s world of plants. Waterberg Wilderness private nature reserve offers a “botanical garden” in its valley. Small information boards present facts about trees and other plants along the...