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Topographically, the region is dominated by the Winterberg
Mountains, which rise to over 7700ft above sea level, forming a
barrier to the moisture laden winds blowing from the coast.
Forming in this mountain range, the Mankazana River meanders
through this mountainous wilderness, creating a mixed terrain of
deep ravines, thickly wooded slopes and undulating country
between the mountain ridges. South of the town of Adelaide, the
foothills of the Winterberg give way to more gentle country,
comprising small hills, separated by dry river courses and lightly
wooded savannah grasslands.
Climatically, the region is a convergence zone for warm, moist,
subtropical air from the north, cooler, southern coastal winds
and also the drier, hotter winds which originate in the arid
interior of the country. Although this convergence can sometimes
lead to diverse weather conditions, the general climate in the
Mankazana Valley is temperate, with no unpleasant excesses of
heat, cold or humidity, for most of the year.
The best months for hunting are from March to September,
during which time the average daily temperatures range between
15 – 20 degrees Celsius. Snowfalls are relatively common on the
high lying areas during winter, and evening or early morning
temperatures often drop below freezing. The region receives the
majority of it’s rainfall, in the form of thunderstorms, during
November to February, although cold fronts, originating in the
cold, Antarctic Ocean, accompanied by light to moderate
rainfalls, are not uncommon during May – August.