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One of the worlds largest quiver forests. These trees live up to 400 years, grow to 4m and resist drought by storing water in their trunks.

Area: Loeriesfontein, Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa

View on the farm Coboob. This is believed to be the largest quiver tree forest Aloe dichotoma in the southern hemisphere.

Area: Onseepkans, Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa

Sited ?8km south of town on the main route to Cape Town. It consists of ?4 000-5 000 quiver trees. 4km trail.

Area: Kenhardt, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa

A mere 25 minutes drive from Magoebaskloof. This Birdlife-SA accredited ?Birder?-friendly establishment is situated on a 422ha farm which straddles the Woodland forest and the Bushveld habitats on the Northern Drakensberg escarpment.

Number: +27 082 200 4596

Area: Magoebaskloof, Mopani Region, Limpopo, South Africa

Provides a safe encounter with these gentle giants who used to roam the Knysna forest in days gone by. The reserve offers picnic facilities and nature walks through the forest. The park is open from 08:30 to 16:30 every day.

Number: +27 044 532 7732

Area: Knysna, Garden Route & Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Estuary cruise aboard Santa Lucia. Visit the Crocodile Centre. The Game Park offers walks ideal for viewing forest birds.

Number: +27 035 590 1340

Area: St Lucia, Elephant Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The 80m high Qunu, or thunder, falls are on a branch of Umkomaas River in 183ha Qunu Forest Reserve, on Hela Hela rd between Richmond and Eastwolds.

Area: Richmond & Byrne, Pietermaritzburg and Midlands, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Over 40 species of indigenous trees make up the provinces largest area of indigenous forest.

Area: Haenertsburg, Mopani Region, Limpopo, South Africa