How Eco-Friendly are artificial additions to your garden? Author : Lila Warren Introduction As homeowners look for ways to enhance their outdoor spaces while reducing maintenance requirements, artificial garden additions have become increasingly popular. From synthetic turf and decorative landscaping features to artificial plants and hardscaping elements, these options offer convenience, durability, and aesthetic appeal.…
By Keri McMorran Fabulous Five find freedom 15 June 2026 we got the call we had been waiting for! We got the go ahead that 20 June 2026 would be perfect for our penguin release…. 5 days notice from Ocean Sailing Charters who always keep an eye on the weather for us for the best…
A Bridge over troubled waters 6 May 2026 ……… As most people along the Garden Route know, this day was the start of a very difficult 3 weeks for most of us. With winds picking up to over 100kph, driving rain fall of 300mm causing severe flooding in some areas, thousands of trees of all…
By Keri McMorran SETTING THEM FREE We have had quite a few interesting releases this year in 2025, but there are four that we wanted to share with you We raised and released four female caracals this year, all of them orphaned. They came to us as tiny kittens that should have been raised by…
By Keri McMorran Where Wildlife meets Wellness 2025 Tenikwa went through a lot of changes, and we are pleased to say they were mostly all good ones . We have always believed that nature, wildlife and wellness always go hand in hand, so instead of just believing it, we made it happen. We converted…
By Ndaedzo Raulisa The Yellowwood Tree Podocarpus latifolius is the scientific name for the real Yellowwood tree. It is also known as the broad-leaved Yellowwood. In Xhosa, it is called Umcheya and in Afrikaans, the yellowwood is called Opregte Geelhout. The Outeniqua Yellowwood is Podocarpus falcatus. Yellowwoods are very tall trees, indigenous to South Africa and…
Wetlands are areas flooded by water seasonally or permanently and the plants that grow in these areas can survive anaerobic soil conditions. Water is usually found on top of the soil or just beneath soil surface. Wetlands are separated from dams and lakes because of the plants that grow there, usually it is well adapted…
Spoil your loved one this valentine with an unforgettable experience in between the Cape floral fynbos and the Tsitsikamma forests. Tenikwa Wildlife is a perfect location that gives the ultimate getaway experience for couples with nature and wildlife. To bring you closer together this valentine enjoy a private guided full day Cats in Conservation tour.…
Exploration of the bio diverse community of The Crags can be done best on a horse back trail. These gentle giants move with the perfect pace, giving you the opportunity to fully appreciate the uniqueness of the diverse flora and fauna in the area. Over 33 horses at Hog Hollow have been rescued from neglect…
On the 6th of August 2019 an injured juvenile Honey Badger was found wandering along the road in the Rheenendal area. Young badgers remain with their mothers for up to 18 months, so something had definitely happened to separate him from his mother’s care. He was taken to the Knysna Veterinary Clinic and treated by…