{"id":2432,"date":"2017-01-14T14:15:35","date_gmt":"2017-01-14T12:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/?p=2432"},"modified":"2019-03-06T14:46:56","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T12:46:56","slug":"brown-hooded-kingfisher-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/brown-hooded-kingfisher-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"BROWN HOODED KINGFISHER TRAIL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Situated on a gravel road close to Island Lake, Wilderness this is an easy to medium rated walk (depending on the water levels) which even the small ones in the family will be able to cope with.\u00a0 The entrance to the walk reminds me about stories of fairies and gnomes, but decide for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2433\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-190x143.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-60x45.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-003.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We tackled the route in peak summer and even then the lush 2.5 km (5 km return) trail, which follows the course of the Duiwe River, provided enough shade for a nice walk.\u00a0 The entire route is clearly marked with blue markers and is easy to follow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2434\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1-190x190.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1-60x60.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1-335x335.jpg 335w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/page-1.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are a few river crossings which normally are very easy with no need to take your shoes off, but do take care over wet slippery rocks when traversing the streams \u2013 unless you want to cool down; which is also not a bad idea!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2435\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005-143x190.jpg 143w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005-60x80.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005-251x335.jpg 251w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/04.01.2012-005.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While walking be alert for snakes, such as puff adders, as they camouflage well in the leafy surroundings, but do not forget to enjoy nature. \u00a0Along the route we spotted a couple of Brown Hooded Kingfisher, but were unlucky to see the elusive Knysna turacos that hide high above in the trees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2436\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-300x214.jpg 300w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-768x549.jpg 768w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-1024x732.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-190x136.jpg 190w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-60x43.jpg 60w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1-400x286.jpg 400w, http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0867_Brown-Hooded_Kingfisher-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a non-guided trail, but you need a self-issuing permit which is obtainable at the entrance gate. \u00a0Keep the permit in your pocket to produce when asked for it.<\/p>\n<p>Take lots of photos and enjoy the walk!<\/p>\n<p><strong>GPS coordinates:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a033\u00b0 59\u2032 1.788\u2033 S, \u00a0\u00a022\u00b0 39\u2032 3.8232\u2033 E<\/p>\n<!\u2013\u2013wordoftravel Topics [\"style.hiking\"] --><!--wordoftravel Places [\"Wilderness\"] -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Situated on a gravel road close to Island Lake, Wilderness this is an easy to medium rated walk (depending on the water levels) which even the small ones in the family will be able to cope with.\u00a0 The entrance to the walk reminds me about stories of fairies and gnomes, but decide for yourself. 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