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    Jan 18, 2021 3 minutes

    Cape Town Fynbos Experience

    Since the Cape Floristic Kingdom is the most diverse flowering region in the world, our tour of three South African botanical experiences rightfully starts at the foothills of Table Mountain. Thanks to the fynbos, the region in which it grows has been designated a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2004. Covering only 0.5% of the area of Africa, it is home to nearly 20% of the continentʼs flora.

    Giselle Courtney is the effusive champion behind the Cape Town Fynbos Experience and beams as she greets

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