Platbos indigenous forest in the Overberg

By Roxanne Reid
Gansbaai and De Kelders, about 45km southwest of Hermanus on the southern Cape coast, are just a two- or three-hour drive east of Cape Town. You might think this area is all about the ocean, whale watching and great white sharks, but you’d be wrong. It’s also where you’ll find the captivating Platbos indigenous forest in the Overberg. Platbos Forestwas a surprise in so many ways. If we hadn’t gone looking for it after hearing good things on the #discoveroverbergTwitter Chat...