A vast area of 38 000 hectares, with great diversity in landscapes, fauna and flora, makes up the mesmeric Outeniqua Nature Reserve. Its many hiking, mountain biking and birding trails range from easy to strenuous. Bird watchers will find an abundance of wide-ranging feathered species in the various forest, mountain and fynbos patches. Black eagles, forest buzzards and tiny sunbirds are just some to look out for. History buffs will be delighted by the evocative rock paintings throughout the area