Special Interest
Tembele Eco Tours offers a variety of excursions for niche interest groups.
Below is a list of some of the specialised tours.
Botanical Excursions: Flowers
5-8 Day Tour
Price: TBC
South Africa’s floral diversity is among the richest worldwide, boasting nearly 20,000 flowering plant species.
Some are rare, while many thrive prolifically. Each spring (August & September), Namaqualand transforms into a vibrant wonderland with over 4,000 species.
Although relatively small in surface area, the Cape Floral Kingdom is the richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms, showcasing an astonishing 8,800 species. The ‘Fynbos’ biome, exclusive to the South Western Cape, flourishes in winter-rainfall zones and features Proteas, Pincushions, Ericas, and Restios.
Experience the biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom and Namaqualand on a 5 to 8-day tour from Cape Town. Explore Table Mountain, Cape Point National Park, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, West Coast National Park, and Namaqualand’s breathtaking sites during this unforgettable journey.
Botanical Excursions: Trees
8 Days
Price: TBC
The southern African subcontinent comprises a wide range of vegetation types which between them, embrace a truly astonishing variety of tree species – an estimated 1700 altogether.
Tree Spotting in Limpopo:
The habitats of South Africa’s Limpopo Province range from arid savannahs in the north and the mesic woodlands in the west to the Afro-montane forests and lowland, sub-tropical woodlands in the east.
These diverse vegetation-types host no less than 400 tree and shrub species – from the imposing Baobabs and the spiny ‘Acacias’ to the delicate and colourful ‘Bride’s Bushes’.
During this 8-day experience we not only focus on the diversity of trees but also cover the fascinating stories behind each species including their ecological significance and importance to man.
Hematological Excursions
A safari with a difference – experience the intriguing world of the herpetofauna (frogs and reptiles) of South Africa under the guidance of experienced herpetologists.
Butterfly Tours
Over 850 butterfly species occur in southern Africa. Between the months of January and April we visit the Limpopo and Kwazulu Natal provinces for magical butterfly excursions.
Dragonfly Excursions
The growing pastime of dragonfly and damselfly watching has now also become popular in South Africa. The Odonata are extremely well represented in the northern parts of the country where beautiful locations are visited as we search of these fascinating insects.
Southern African Freshwater Fishing Adventures
Southern Africa offers some of the most idyllic fresh water fishing destinations in the world, including the Zambezi, Chobe and Orange Rivers. Over 30 species can be caught in a variety of locations during a 10-day trip including the much-vaunted Tiger Fish.
Golfing Safaris
Combine the best of both worlds – play golf at some of South Africa’s top courses and visit the great wildlife areas such as Kruger and Pilanesberg National Parks.
Big-5 Walking Safaris
Experience Africa on foot in some of the most remote and wild areas of southern Africa, under the guidance of skilled trails guides and rangers.