🌿 Gert Sibande District joins the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025! 🌎👇👇
Get ready to explore and celebrate local biodiversity from 24–27 October 2025 as Gert Sibande District (Mpumalanga) takes part in this international citizen science event alongside cities across the Southern Hemisphere! 🌏✨
📸 How to take part:✅ Between 24–27 October, snap photos of any plants, animals, or fungi you find within the district.✅ Upload your observations to iNaturalist by 27 October — the app makes it easy to log date and location automatically.✅ Can’t make it outdoors? You can still contribute by helping with identifications — from 24 October to 10 November! 🔍
🌿 Looking for adventure ideas that weekend?
Explore some of Gert Sibande’s hidden natural treasures while you Bioblitz!
🦓 Songimvelo Nature Reserve – Near Barberton, this 48,000-hectare reserve is Mpumalanga’s largest, home to 4 of the Big Five, incredible birdlife, and dramatic mountain views.
🦌 Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve – Just 10 km from Carolina, perfect for a family day out with game viewing, flowers, and peaceful dam scenery.
🥾 Suikerboschfontein Hiking Trails – Adventure seekers will love the streams, rock formations, ravines, and ancient rock art on these scenic trails just 20 km from Carolina.
🍄 Giant Mushroom Rock – Batwa Valley – A natural wonder shaped like a mushroom, this geological gem dates back to San times and is a must-see in the Highveld tourism region.
🦶 Goliath’s Footprint – Lothair – See it to believe it! This giant footprint in solid rock is a local legend and heritage site estimated to be over 100 million years old.
✨ Whether you’re hiking, birdwatching, or exploring hidden heritage sites, every photo you take helps document Mpumalanga’s rich biodiversity.
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