AFROTROPICAL
(Afromontane) Temperate Forest

The rainforest of Africa spans from the lowland tropical rainforest on the west coast of the continent, across the swamp forest of the Congo in central Africa, and to patches of monsoon seasonal rainforest along the east coast. The forest that climbs into the mountains is Afromontane Rainforest, and a subset of this is the more temperate forest along the coast in south-eastern Africa.

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Potamonautes is the most common, widespread and speciose genus of freshwater crab in Africa, with over 60 species. They are sometimes seen in rainforest creeks.

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The family Musophagidae (including 'Turacos') is one of the few families of birds endemic to Africa. They are large and often colourful birds. They eat fruit, with the family name meaning 'banana-eater'.

Places to enjoy the temperate African forest

 Further south into the subtropical areas of southern Africa and you can enjoy the cooler rainforest along the Garden Route.