fynbos Archives - Pure Photography

August 8, 2025

The Grootbos Florilegium is where art and nature meet in the most exquisite love story. Nestled in the heart of the Western Cape’s fynbos kingdom, it’s not just a gallery—it’s a celebration of life, colour, and detail so fine it could make you gasp. Here, botanical artists from around the world have come together to …

Bongani our wonderful, experienced guide at Grootbos

June 27, 2025

A Slow Bumble: A 2.5-Hour Drive Through Grootbos Nature Reserve

A Slow Bumble: A 2.5-Hour Drive Through Grootbos Nature Reserve with Bongani As a travel blogger and devoted nature lover, I’ve seen my fair share of wild landscapes. But nothing quite prepared me for the gentle magic of a 2.5-hour floral safari through the Grootbos Nature Reserve, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape. …

April 10, 2025

Funky Fynbos and Feathered Friends: My Top 5 Fynbos Finds in the Cape Mountains

Fynbos, its Wild. Weird and wonderfully South African. Fynbos is everywhere in our beautiful city! If you’ve ever taken a slow wander through the rugged mountains around Cape Town, you’ll know what I mean. This is no ordinary flora. Fynbos is unique, vibrant, and buzzing with life—literally. Here are my favourite fynbos flowers you can find …

December 20, 2024

The Dashing Sugarbird

The sugarbird is a true gem of the Western Cape. With its long tail and cheeky personality, this bird never fails to steal the show. Found flitting among the fynbos, the sugarbird is a delightful reminder of nature’s beauty. A Dashing Appearance Firstly, this bird’s appearance is hard to miss. A sleek, brownish-grey body is …

September 29, 2018

summer flowers

Everyone always wanted to get married, have a party or baby shower in my mothers garden. Such happy memories for me .flower blooms | pure photography copyright