Jacaranda season

The Jacaranda season is almost upon us! In October/November all of the Jacaranda trees in Joburg start flowering. Their beatuiful purple flowers add a special something to the landscape that is the urban forest of Joburg.

They're orginally from South and Central America and were planted all over the city.

I recommend going to almost any viewpoint to take a look out over the city at the gorgeous colours. Parktown is always good for viewing as is Northcliff Hill (though I hear you need to be alert up there).

And when they fall off the trees, the flowers cover the roads wiht a carpet of purple (and make a fantastic popping noise as you drive over them!)