Climate

The average annual rainfall at Berakah Eco Trails is approximately 625 mm, of which 80 % falls in summer. Warm to hot summer days averages at 32ºC and is alternated by night temperatures of 18ºC and warmer. Mid winter days are approximately 18ºC, while the nights are cold and can reach temperatures below zero. The granite mountainous areas retain much of the days' heat during winter nights, causing some frost-sensitive plant species to grow on the slopes and summits.

Birds and Game

A completed local record has not yet been compiled, but in the nearby Parys area it is known that 350 species of birds have been recorded. At nearby areas even grey louries (Kwêvoëls) and Emerald spotted wood doves have been seen.

At least fifty seven species of smaller and larger mammals are present, amongst others baboon, jackal, aardwolf, brown hyena, wild- and servalcants, duikers, steenbok, kudu and even leopards have been spotted.