Bundu bashing at Kloofendal
Children explored the nature reserve this September holiday.
Friends of Kloofendal (Frok) recently hosted a “Bundu Bash” fun walk as part of their September school holiday programme.
Bushes were certainly bashed as children trekked over rocks and through shrubbery to explore deeper into the nature reserve, all the way up the kloof. Some children were even lucky enough to have their parents join in the fun. The weather was hot, the spirits were high and cheeks were smeared in sun screen as they set out to conquer the kloof.
Frok members Steve and Karin Spottiswoode were there to guide the team of youngsters. Karin educated the children on the different flora and fauna found on the kloof, while Steve taught everyone about the geology and history of the mine shafts found there.
The highlight of the fun walk was definitely when Steve showed the children a century old mine shaft high up on the kloof. Dug in the late nineteenth century, the entrance is now covered with trees and bushes, making it difficult to see at first.
“Yuck, please take away that spider web?” requested Caitlyn Lourenco as she entered she entered the shaft. “We can’t”, said Steve courteously. “If we do, we’ll destroy its home.”
After exploring the cave, they set off to the reserve’s animal drinking hole where the children fished for freshwater crabs, giving the adults a well-deserved chance to rest in the shade.
Various school and adventure activities are hosted at Kloofendal Nature Reserve regularly.
Details: Karin Spottiswoode 079-693-5608
