The location
This cache was originally located at the edge of a grassy field between the N1 Western Bypass and the Bryanston River (at S 26° 03.926 E 027° 58.915). After it went missing in June '13, the cache was replaced and moved to a more secluded spot, about 2 minutes walk from the original location.
The story
My sister and I once spotted a groovy-looking chameleon being run over in the street next to the original cache location. Luckily only its tail was injured and we managed to pick it up and put it in a tree nearby. The poor thing was VERY colourful; its pigments probably went bananas from the shock. I was amazed to learn that these remarkable little creatures still secretly live in the concrete jungle.
Chameleons are called “trapsuutjies” in Afrikaans. Directly translated it means “step softly”.
If you are lucky enough to see a chameleon while retrieving the cache please don’t disturb it, unless to get it out of harm’s way. Chameleons are not considered to be endangered in South Africa, but they are very scarce and decreasing in numbers due to the destruction of their natural habitat and escalated collections for the pet trade. Please note that there are strict regulations about keeping native South African chameleons as pets and that the survival rate of captured chameleons is very low. There are 19 recognised species of chameleons in South Africa.
Note
Please bring your own pen.