BIRDING DESTINATIONS

 
                                                                                      WESTERN CAPE BIRDING ROUTES:
 

RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS:

AIRE DEL MAR GUESTHOUSE

Address: 77 Van Dyk Street, Kleinbaai, GANSBAAI, Overberg


Telephone: +27 (0) 28 3842848
Cell/Mobile: +27 (0) 84 5861511
Fax No.: +27 (0) 28 3842849
Email Address: info@airedelmar.co.za
Website: www.airedelmar.co.za
Aire del Mar Guesthouse, situated in Kleinbaai, world famous for shark cage diving, whale watching and our Unique Floral Kingdom. The Birding Hotspots- Uilenkraalsmond Estuary, Agulhas National Park, Dyer Island, Fernkloof- and Salmonsdam Nature Reserves, are all within easy reach.

KARUKAREB WILDERNESS RESERVE

Address: BOSKLOOF ROAD, CLANWILLIAM, 8135 
Telephone: 0274821675
Cell/Mobile: 0764715969
Fax No.: 0274821675
Email Address: karukareb@mylan.co.za
Website: www.karukareb.co.za
Karukareb Wildernis Reservaat is situated in a beautiful secluded kloof adjacent to the Cederberg Wilderness Area at the foothills of the Krakadouw mountains in a World Heritage site.

PEACE VALLEY GUESTHOUSE

Address: Peace Valley Guesthouse
2 Wouter Street
NAPIER
Western Cape


Telephone: 028 423 3372
Cell/Mobile: 0820896904
Fax No.: 0866277692
Email Address: lornayoung@telkomsa.net
Website: www.peacevalleyguesthouse.co.za
Peace Valley Guesthouse is located in the heart of the Overberg area which has a rich variety of flora, fauna and birdlife. It is home to the Blue Crane, Black Harriers and various other raptors, Orange-breasted Sunbird, Cape Sugarbirds etc. De Mond and De Hoop Nature Reserves and the Cape Agulhas National Park are within easy driving distance and afford the visitor the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this area.

MOSSELBANK B&B AT PATERNOSTER

Address: Corner Mosselbank and Trappiesklip streets
Mosselbank
PATERNOSTER
West Coast of South Africa
Telephone: 022 752-2027
Cell/Mobile: 083 701 6905
Fax No.: 022 752-2632
Email Address: info@weskus.com
Website: www.weskus.com
We are situated in Paternoster, the hart of the S A West Coast, ideally placed for day trips to birding hotspots like the West Coast National Park, the Berg River Estuary, Columbine Nature Reserve, and Roscherpan Nature Reserve.

STANFORD COUNTRY COTTAGES

Address: 41 Shortmarket Street STANFORD Overberg
Telephone: 028 341 0965
Cell/Mobile: 082 320 0982
Fax No.: 086 620 3338
Email Address: enquiries@stanfordcountrycottages.co.za
Website: www.stanfordcountrycottages.co.za
Stanford nestles on the Klein River, near the Hermanus Lagoon, Kleinriviersberg Mountains and the Ocean. The diversity of fynbos, river, lagoon and coastal habitats attract a range of bird species. Our self catering cottages are situated throughout the village.

OCEAN ART HOUSE

Address: 4 Main Road
L’AGULHAS
7287

Telephone: 028 435 7503
Cell/Mobile: 083 331 3514
Fax No.: 086 531 4766
Email Address: info@capeagulhas-arthouse.com
Website: www.capeagulhas-arthouse.com
Guest House with Art Gallery. You can do bird-watching from the comfort of the lounge area with the rear of the house looking on to a Nature Reserve. The house faces the sea and offers sea views. Close to De Mond Nature Reserve, Cape Agulhas National Park and De Hoop Nature Reserve.

Reiersvlei Farm

Address: Close to Stanford and Hermanus
Telephone: +27(0)83 450 2077
Cell/Mobile: +27(0)82 781 8686
Fax No.: +27 (0)28 341 0385
Email Address: reiersvlei@whalemail.co.za
Website: www.reiersvlei.co.za
On Klein River Bird Sanctuary upper Hermanus Lagoon overlooking flood plain (vlei). Rural position and very quiet. Area known for Black Harriers, Cape Siskin, Blue Cranes and Victorin's Warbler. Near Walker Bay for seabirds, Great White Sharks and Southern Right Whales.

BALI-HAI and BALI-TOO Self Catering Apartments

Address: KALK BAY, CAPE TOWN
Telephone: +27 (0)21 7887321
Cell/Mobile: +27 83 2755400
Fax No.: +27 (0)21 7889390
Email Address: Lilla-j@iafrica.com
Website: www.bali-hai.co.za
Situated in Kalk Bay within walking distance of Table Mountain National Park Trails, famous for beautiful birds of the Cape Fynbos Biome. Overlooking sandy and rocky beaches of False Bay, breeding sites of African Black Oystercatchers and home to many pelagic species.

KLEIN BOSCHKLOOF CHALETS

Address: Klein Boschkloof Farm
Boskloof Road
CLANWILLIAM, 8135
Telephone: 027 (0)27 482-2441
Fax No.: 027 (0)27 482-2441
Email Address: valentine@mylan.co.za
Website: www.kleinboschkloof.co.za
Situated 9km from Clanwilliam in the unspoilt Boskloof Valley bordering the Cederberg Wilderness Area. 3 Upmarket historic thatched-roof Cape Dutch Style cottages. Fully equipped. Full bathrooms. Swimming, hiking, bird-watching, mountain climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, wild flowers, rock paintings and many more. Four Star Graded by TGCSA

REEDEN LODGE

Address: Cabriere Street, FRANSCHHOEK, Cape Winelands

Telephone: 021 876 3174
Cell/Mobile: 083 261 4252
Fax No.: 021 876 3174
Email Address: reeden@telkomsa.net
Website: www.reedenlodge.co.za
Lovely, individual self catering cottages on a farm within walking distance of the Village. Guest swimming pool and magnificent views over farmlands and mountains. Over 50 species of birds spotted around the farm by guests when relaxing on their verandas

Lavenders Blue

Address: 7 Adderley Street, STANFORD, Overberg
Telephone: 028 341 0965
Cell/Mobile: 082 320 0982
Fax No.: 086 620 3338
Email Address: info@lavendersblue.co.za
Website: www.lavendersblue.co.za
Lavenders Blue is a self catering cottage situated close to the river in Stanford. The Kleinrivier Estuary and bird hide, Fernkloof, Grootbos and Salmonsdam Nature Reserves and Dyer Island are all within a half hour’s drive from the village.

KUIFKOPVISVANGER GUEST FARM

Address: Swartjiesbaai VELDDRIF
Telephone: 022 783 0818
Cell/Mobile: 083 759 7075
Fax No.: 022 783 0818
Email Address: kuifkop@telkomsa.net
Website: www.kuifkop.co.za
Kuifkopvisvanger is on the Bergriver Estuary where 170 different species of birds have already been identified. Wader and water bird heaven, including Red-necked Phalarope. Rocher Pan is 20 minutes to the north and West Coast National Park 20 minutes to the south.

THE OLD MILL LODGE

Address: Very Top of Mill Street, McGREGOR, 6708 Western Cape
Telephone: +27 23 6251841
Cell/Mobile: + 27 76 921 2263
Fax No.: +27 86 528 4142
Email Address: info@oldmilllodge.co.za
Website: www.oldmilllodge.co.za
We offer 8 comfortable en-suite rooms in thatched cottages in the Cape Winelands - ideal Birding country. Adjacent to McGregor’s Lei-water dam & Krans Nature Reserve. Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve is only 4km away. Picnic baskets/ packed meals available. Fully licensed restaurant. (TGCSA 3 Star)

RED STONE HILLS GUEST FARM

Address: BETWEEN OUDTSHOORN AND CALITZDORP ON ROUTE 62 –
6 km on Kruisrivier turnoff
Telephone: 044 2133783
Cell/Mobile: 0729015654
Fax No.: 0865239902
Email Address: redstone@pixie.co.za
Website: www.redstone.co.za
Red Stone Hills is situated on the fringe of the semi-arid plains of the Little Karoo. Habitats for birds include open karroid veld, dense thickets, fynbos, several permanent streams and man made habitats e.g. lucerne lands. Stupendous landscapes, rock art – see article under “destinations”.

WHITE BRIDGE FARM

Address: White bridge farm, WOLSELEY / CERES


Telephone: ++27 (23) 2310 705
Cell/Mobile: ++27 (82) 578 7881
Email Address: whitebridge@ubiqua.co.za
Website: www.whitebridge.co.za
White Bridge farm has a variety of self-catering accommodation along the upper reaches of the Breede River, rich in birdlife. Visitors have easy access to the Kleitjieskraal wetlands, the sewerage works and various private dams on farms. There are diverse habitats in our area, eg riverine, mountain and arid regions.