Characterized by proteas, ericas and restios

Extremely dry summers with small succulents adapted with thick fleshy leaves.

Identify the biome

Large herds of black wildebeest, blesbok and eland occur in this biome.

Large area stretching across the West Coast, varied climate and animals include African elephant, kudu and vervet monkey.

Semi-desert area with very little rain; known for sheep and goat farming.

Identify the biome

Mainly grasses, sweet and sour, with very few trees.

The smallest biome covering only 0.1% of South African soil.