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BIRDING DESTINATIONS
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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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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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RED STONE HILLS GUEST FARM
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BETWEEN OUDTSHOORN AND CALITZDORP ON ROUTE 62 –
6 km on Kruisrivier turnoff |
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044 2133783 |
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0729015654 |
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0865239902 |
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redstone@pixie.co.za |
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www.redstone.co.za |
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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”. |
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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. |
SUMMER DREAM
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'Summer Dream' is situated on the dunes between Great Brak River and Glentana. It is ideal for Bird-Lovers, with lots of fynbos and the ocean (200m) with pristine beaches where all kinds of seabirds could be found. Three km away is the GREAT BRAK RIVER LAGOON, ideal for most of the regional Water Birds. The area is also known for its quality canoing opportunities. Two further estuaries at the Klein Brak and Hartenbos lagoons, as well as suburb forest birding are also in close proximity. |
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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 |
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. |
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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. |
PUMULA LODGE
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Pumula Lodge is situated in a quiet suburb in Knysna. The large properties with mature trees are a haven for over 115 species of birds. The Woodbourne bird sanctuary nearby supports an abundant variety of waders and is known for the occasional rarity. |
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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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