Cape Floral Region Protected Areas

Let Southbound take you to the astonishing floral riches of the Cape'”what Carl Linnaeus described as 'œthis Heaven on Earth'�'”a vast area of mountainous shrubland, dominated by fynbos, and rich in faunal, floral and cultural diversity. * The Cape Floral Kingdom is one of the oldest plant kingdoms in the world with some species dating back 60 million years * The smallest and richest of the world's six Floral Kingdoms with a staggering 9,600 flora species, 70% of which occur nowhere else on Earth. * Comprising eight unique areas'” Table Mountain, Groot Winterhoek, Cederberg, Boland, De Hoop, Boosmansbos, Swartberg, Baviaanskloof * Contains 112 Red Data Book (endangered) species of fauna as well as Endemic Bird Area species * Hiking, 4x4 trails, base-jumping, adventure-caving, whale-watching, wine farms, cheese and arts festivals and much more * Comprehensive tourist listings, maps and color photos