Situated near Clanwilliam in the greater Cederberg region of the Cape Floral Kingdom , about 200km north of Cape Town, are the farms Waterval, Bovlei and Witelsboschkloof. Both Rooibos and Buchu occur naturally at at these farms on the slopes of the Skimmelberg Mountain.
Skimmelberg is a well established company that produces and sell herbal rooibos and buchu teas locally and internationally. These teas can be used for anti-aging purposes, remedy of certain ailments and generally improved heath & wellbeing.
The Logo
The flower depicted on the Skimmelberg logo is that of the aptly named Protea Magnifica or Queen Protea, its most exquisite flower head being the second largest of all Protea species. Its presence on the farm Waterval constitutes the westernmost occurrence of this species in the fynbos biome of the Cape Floral Kingdom. It grows on the peak of Skimmelberg, the mountain on Waterval after which our enterprise is named.
Aspalathus linearis , Rooibos tea, is a natural herb unique to the South African Cedarberg Mountains. Rich in many essential natural elements - to bring you a delicious elixir that you will grow to love. More ...