The ‘there and back’ walk to Echo Ravine in the Golden Gate National Park was fabulous! The weather continued very hot indeed and so we set off at 9.00am – by early afternoon the weatherman was promising us c.35C! The walk is c.2kms and we took 1.5 hours which included lingering over photographs and enjoying the views.

Setting off from Glen Reenen Rest Camp

Welcome shade & rich vegetation
As you climb out of the valley there are wonderful views.

The views past the Brandwag Buttress & towards Clarens

The views past the Mushroom Rocks
In the ravine there are only two waymarks so just keep heading upwards!

Echo Ravine in the Golden Gate National Park

Echo Ravine in the Golden Gate National Park

Echo Ravine in the Golden Gate National Park

At the head of the Ravine
There were lots of flowers and plants which I couldn’t identify – please help!

Pretty mauve flowers in the Ravine
And this extraordinary plant in the sunshine.

The Pineapple Lily
There are wonderful grasses everywhere.
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Echo Ravine is a special favourite of ours!
Photography heaven!