I recently went on a field trip with my environmental science soils class to the Drakensberg in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The purpose of this field trip was for us to gain experience in field work related to our degree (BSc environmental science at UKZN Westville).

We visited the ATKV Drakensville Resort (http://www.atkvresorts.co.za/drakensville-accommodation),which was delightful! Some of the activities available include mini-golf , zip-lining, horse riding  and a heated swimming pool.

What did we do in Drakensberg?

Our weekend spent in the Drakensberg consisted of hiking, learning , some zip-line fun, soil testing and management. Being a fitness fanatic, I thoroughly enjoyed hiking in the mountains and had no problem getting dirty with a “hands-in-sand” approach. This was necessary to conduct a precise soil analysis, which included testing for texture, clay content, sediment size and soil type to name a few. Continue reading Drakensberg, a field trip review →