Rocktail Beach Camp - December 2011
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In the final month of the year - almost as though she was reminding us of the arrival of summer - Mother Nature sent us a myriad of different weather conditions including some incredible electrical storms, some cool and rainy days, and of course a couple of balmy Maputaland summer days.
This of course provided countless glorious days on our deserted beach, and some diving experiences without comparison in Southern Africa.
The numbers of loggerhead and leatherback turtles dragging their egg-laden bodies up the beaches have steadily increased to their current peak, with some nights producing up to eight separate sightings of these majestic mothers of the sea on one turtle drive.
The warm waters have also provided us with an increased number of whale shark, manta ray and dolphin sightings, with a special treat being the presence of a four-metre tiger shark on one of the dives at our secret, unnamed, dive site!
Wildlife activity around the camp itself has also been bustling in the coastal forest. A number of harmless Natal green-snakes, vervet monkeys, elephant shrews, bush babies and genets have been sighted, perfectly reflecting the buzzing busy camp filled with festive season spirit and excitement.
Once more, the start of the summer at Rocktail Beach Camp has not disappointed, and we wait with bated breath for the hatching of our first turtle nests, expected to begin around the middle of January in the New Year.
We at Beach Camp wish all the best for you and your families for this holiday season and the New Year, and look forward to seeing you then.
From the Beach Camp Family | |
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