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BIRDING DESTINATIONS
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RECOMMENDED DESTINATIONS:
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KARUKAREB WILDERNESS RESERVE
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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.
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PROTEA TSITSIKAMMA VILLAGE INN
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The Protea Tsitsikamma Village Inn is set in the pictureque town of Storms River between the coast and unspoilt indigenous Tsitsikamma forest. Forest birding here is outstanding and we are close to birding hotspots such as Tsitsikamma National Park, Nature's Valley and Birds of Eden |
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KUIFKOPVISVANGER GUEST FARM
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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. |
Tanagra Wine & Guest Farm
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Tanagra is an idyllic wine and guest farm in the McGregor Valley that adjoins and has direct access to Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve. 175 species have been listed here and include many waterfowl and species associated with Fynbos and Succulent Karoo species. Further birding hot spots like Boesmanskloof and Dassieshoek are in close proximity. |
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DELHEIM WINE FARM STELLENBOSCH
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Delheim has taken great care to preserve substantial tracts of pristine, montane fynbos and has carefully developed an assortment of dams, ponds and waterways to promote a wonderful diversity of bird-life. Birding walks can be organized by arrangement |
EIGHT BELLS MOUNTAIN INN
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Situated on a 400-acre estate, this 4-star hotel offers 25 luxury rooms and a range of outdoor facilities. Hiking trails are available across the tree-lined river bed, the dam and up the fynbos-covered mountain where a wide range of bird species associated with water, fynbos and forest habitats can be viewed. |
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KLEINPLAAS, OUDTSHOORN
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Kleinplaas consists of 54 well equiped self-catering chalets in the beautiful Little Karoo town of Oudtshoorn. This is in close proximity to birding hotspots such as the Swartberg pass,Meiringspoort and the Garden Route. |
DELVERA STELLENBOSCH
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Situated in The Greater Simonsberg Conservancy with a hiking trail taking one to the top of the Klapmutskop with its indigenous yellowwood forest and sweeping view of False Bay, Table Mountain, Franschhoek and Paarl. Shorter walks are also marked. Contact Dirtopia Trail Centre for permits. |
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YAMKELA GUESTHOUSE, OUDTSHOORN
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Our stylish and comfortable 4-star guesthouse is ideally situated in a quiet residential area, within walking distance from the centre of town and several excellent restaurants. An ideal setting for birders traveling along Route 62, with easy access to great birding hotspots and many of the special birds of the Western Cape. |
THE ROBERTSON SMALL HOTEL
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This unsung jewel encapsulates outer-city hospitality at its most refined. Clean, natural hues and rich organic textures, silhouetted against a monochrome palette of French white, is integrated in ten luxury suites. The Manor House is home to a cosy bar lounge and a state-of-the-art wine cellar which lends a backdrop to the hotel’s signature restaurant, Reuben’s at the Robertson. Relax and revitalize body and soul with a pampering treatment at The Wellness Room. Fringed by manicured gardens and shimmering pools, guests can relax and interact in a lavish milieu where unparalleled accommodation, a homely ambience and world-class cuisine come standard. And to crown it all close to several great birding hotspots.
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KLEIN BOSCHKLOOF CHALETS
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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
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