This 27 600-ha reserve is situated about 100km north of Cape Town. With a list of over 250 bird species recorded, the park holds two main attractions for both local and visiting birders. The first is of the promise of finding, with relative ease, at least 45 of southern Africa’s endemic or near-endemic species within its boundaries.
The second is of huge numbers of migratory waders, sometimes numbering in excess of 50 000 individuals, arriving at the southernmost point of their journey and spending the austral summer on the lagoon. The West Coast National Park is a haven of turquoise waters, tranquil islands and golden beaches. Its salt marshes are home to a wide variety of wading birds, and visitors can also catch a glimpse of grazing antelope in the Postberg area. |
West Coast National Park Beach |
Accommodation
Excellent West Coast National Park accommodation in West Coast National Park situated in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Permanently moored floating accommodation: The houseboat, which has three cabins, is moored in the calm turquoise waters of Langebaan Lagoon at Kraalbaai in the West Coast National Park. It is well-equipped open plan kitchen and dining area with a barbeque facility.
Jo Anne's Beach Cottage: This exclusive self-catering cottage is situated in the West Coast National Park near Churchaven, within walking distance of the lagoon. It is fully equipped and the kitchen has gas fridge and stove, fitted cupboards, utensils, serving/eating counter with stools. There are three en-suite bedrooms with toilet and shower. |
Moored floating accommodation West Coast National Park |
Duinepos Chalets 4 - 6 bed: This is community-based tourism project. Each chalet is situated to ensure privacy, peace and tranquility. Each has two bedrooms, open plan kitchen, lounge with fire place, shower and toilet, outside barbeque area and two chalets are disabled friendly.
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