Kenmo Lake; the perfect picnic spot
This weekend I discovered that I am what they call in the States, a leaf peeper: someone who actively seeks out Autumn-bearing trees, most notably the Oak tree, the Poplar tree and the Japanese Maple tree.
A friend had suggested I take a visit to Kenmo Lake just outside Himeville in the Southern Drakensberg. The lake is on a private farm and has been generously opened up to the public. Not only did I discover true-leaf peeping ‘country’ in South Africa, but I discovered what I think is an exquisite picnic spot; a place so beautiful and rich in colour that it feels like you’ve stepped into a painting.
While I have no doubt that this little lake is beautiful throughout the year, I’d suggest you hurry along there now. The Autumn leaves are falling and very soon you’ll be walking into a different picture. There is no entry fee, it’s free. But they do ask that no fires are lit and that you take back everything you bring!
Pack yourself a picnic and head to Himeville. Just a few kilometers north of Himeville (after the Sani Pass turn-off) is the dusty oak-lined farm road to Kenmo Lake. If there ever was a ‘perfect’ picnic spot, this is it.
“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”- David Attenborough
Most people don’t equate leaf peeping with Africa, but it is possible! There are some gorgeous autumn sights in Africa- you just have to know where to go!
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Beautiful. For some reason, I’ve never thought of Africa in terms of fall color – clearly a major omission.
Wow, Lianne, those photos are amazing, we live in the MOST colourful world.
Thank you Trish and for the telling me about Kenmo 🙂 Definitely going to pay Kenmo a Winter visit…I’m sure the icy white winter scene will be as breathtaking as Autumn!
As usual, your photos are not only exquisite but also capture the essence of this beautiful place.
Thank you 🙂
These really are the most beautiful photos!
Thank you 🙂
Lovely fall photos. I love the fall colours. (Suzanne)
Thank you Suzanne…this is one of the perks of living in South Africa 🙂