Now for something completely different.

Imagine yourself armed with gumboots and a headlamp, a net and a bag spending a couple of hours with other like minded nutters catching, identifying and releasing frogs....

In South Africa there are 84 described amphibian species of which 56% are endemic to South Africa, of these an estimated 10% are threatened by human interference.

‘Frog night’ in Chrissiesmeer on the first weekend of December, draws enthusiastic crowds to do their bit for conservation, while setting off on an adventure.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Generally November through March/April in the wet season in summer rainfall areas.

GET AROUND

Splish-splosh through the mud sporting gumboots

WHAT WILL IT COST

Frog Night at Chrissiesmeer costs around R180 p/p including dinner, slide show and a talk by a frog expert.

LENGTH OF STAY

A frogging safari is a one-night affair, usually offered by a game lodge or guesthouse as part of on-site activities

WHAT TO PACK

Old, warm clothes- Wellingtons/Crocs/old sneakers, raincoat/umbrella, good torch/head lamp, clear plastic bag to put frogs in before releasing them, wine/beer for dinner.