Kransfontein and Riethuiskraal have many separate ecosystems existant throughout their respective boundries. From fynbos situated behind the Goukou river road, to forested areas closer to the banks of the river. Wetlands and riparian zones form part of the tributaries that feed the Goukou. Large open fields and lawns also provide transitional biomes within their boundries.

A concerted effort by the owner, farmers and staff of Kransfontein and Riethuiskraal to irradicate impactful invasive species has led to a reclamation of the area by indigenous plants. This has, over time, led to the establishment of environments that allowed for the attraction of animals that maintain the integrity of these functional ecosystems. A myriad of fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians and birds interact with the mammalian population and flora to form working ecosystems.

We have newly acquired camera traps to both confirm past “word of mouth” sightings and to expand the list of mammals sighted on the farm.