| De Uijlenes |
 | Trips by foot or vehicle through a fynbos wonderland on a typical Strandveld farm with the mountains in the background. Natural fynbos vegetation and beautiful views over land. Mountain fynbos, old milkwood trees, etc. Registered Tour Guide. Also self catering accommodation available.
Tel: 028 - 388 0551
Email: deuijelenes@xsinet.co.za |
| Farm 215 nature retreat & fynbos reserve |
 | Guides take you up to the mountains and into the mountain catchment of the "Koueberge" in this 800 ha reserve with pristine fynbos fields and never-ending views and into deep riverine kloofs with indigenous forest and waterfalls. Lunch can be arranged at the lodge of the retreat.
On the road from Gansbaai to Baardskeerdersbos past Kraaiboschdam and the Lamond vineyards to your left.
Tel: 028 - 388 0920
Email: farm215@telkomsa.net |
| Flower Valley |
 | A nature reserve and fynbos estate. Flower Valley was established as a Unesco Project. The thousands of hectares of this reserve are both safeguarding the local Cape Floral Kingdom and provide a source of income for the local community. Indigenous flowers are harvested in the wild for the cut-flower trade. Flower Valley is a pilot project of the Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative for the sustainable harvest of fynbos-flowers.
Tel: 028 388 0713
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| Grootbos Nature Reserve |
 | Nestling in the fynbos clad hills above Walker Bay with breathtaking views of dunes, sea and the distant Cape of Good Hope. Experience some of the world's richest flora, the mystical Milkwood forest, the fascinating fauna and marine life that enthrals. Enjoy the many trails with specialist guides that will convey to you the wonders of our unique flora and fauna along walking trails, on horse back or mountain bike, or in a 4x4 vehicle.
Tel: 028 384 0381
Email: info@grootbos.com |
| Heidehof Medicinal Walks |
 | Matthia Schwiegler, local specialist in the medicinal values of fynbos, takes you through the lime-stone hills of Heidehof, home to some very rare fynbos species and shows you around the commercial indigenous cut-flower fields.
On the road from Gansbaai to Baardskeerdersbos past Kraaiboschdam and the Lamond vineyards to your right.
Matthia Schwiegler
Tel: 028 388 0073
Email: schwegler@telkomsa.net |
| Klipgat Trail |
The Klipgat Trail is a 7km path meandering along the coast the coastal cliffs of De Kelders from Gansbaai harbour to KLIPGAT CAVE. The trail passes various caves and rockpools and crosses a unique habitat of the rare coastal limestone fynbos vegetation.
A protected cove, Stanford's Bay, in the middle of De Kelders is perfect for swimming. This is also the place where in modern times the first permanent coastal settlement was established in the area of the Danger Point Peninsula. In 1811 Quena-descendants erected fishing cottages next to the cove and started a thriving fishing culture in the Gansbaai area. It was used by Capt Robert Stanford to transport his fresh farm produce to the cape.
You will pass places with names like " Skulpiesbaai" named due to the abundance of beautiful shells found their.
"De Kelders" is the Afrikaans name for The Caves. Numerous larger and smaller caves penetrate deep into the rock formations under the houses of De Kelders. Famous is the Freshwater cave. This is a very deep cave leading to what seems to be an underground swimming pool. Due to conservation measures this cave not open to the public at present.
Along the way you pass a circular stone wall the locals call "Duiwelsgat" (The hole of the Devil). The origin of the name is "Duiwegat" (dove hole) due to the many rock pigeons that nest their. The wall was build by the first inhabitancy of the area to prevent the sheep & Cattle from falling into the hole which was formed by the collapse of the cave ceiling. Looking down into the hole (not advised for people with vertigo) you will see the waves of the ocean rolling in and out at the bottom.
Tel +27 28 3841439
Email: info@gansbaaiinfo.com
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| Milkwood Hiking Trail |
 | This hiking trail is in a conservation area and no plant or animal may be disturbed or harmed in any way. The trail is a circular route of 2 km . In addition to the old milkwood trees, there are many other species of typical strandveld vegetation. Listen to the bokmakierie singing a duet with his mate; look around for the shy purple babianas and the tiny vygie and rest for a while on a comfortable branch or log to enjoy the tranquility of the bush.
Tel: 028 388 0099 |
| Platbos - Africa's Southernmost Forest |
 | Platbos Forest is a privately owned indigenous forest of over 30 hectares. This ancient forest, with specimens of up to 1000 years old, is a rare remnant of the Sandwoud forest type - its specie composition is not to be found anywhere else in the region. This is what makes Africa's southernmost forest so special!
Platbos Forest offers informative woodland trails for bird and nature lovers. It is the perfect oasis from harsh coastal winds and summer sun. This is not an arduous hike - wide paths and gentle gradients make it an easy trail for young and old to enjoy.
Guided or self-guided tours are available. The leisurely route takes 1 - 2 hours to complete. Picnic site and ablution facilities is also available.
Prebooking is essential
Tel: +27 82 411 0448
Website: www.platbos.co.za
Email: platbos@orcawireless.co.za |
| Platbos - Give A Tree Grow A Forest |
 | When you sponsor the planting of a tree on the forest edge at Platbos, Africa’s southernmost forest, more than planting a tree, you are sponsoring a square metre of forest canopy and the myriad of life forms that this supports - from mosses, lichens, birds and bees, to bushbuck and honey badgers.
Only Platbos tree species are planted and the trees are planted densely together as nature does it. The trees of the forest and the rehabilitated areas are protected under the auspices of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. Whether it's planting a tree in honour of someone special, or sponsoring tree planting to minimize your ecological footprint, your participation in the Trees for Tomorrow Reforestation Project is a vital contribution towards conserving and rehabilitating this unique forest.
Tel: +27 82 411 0448
Website: www.platbos.co.za
Email: platbos@orcawireless.co.za |
| Sandberg Fynbos Reserve |
 | Accredited fieldguide Gerard van Deventer takes you on a tour on this 900 ha fynbos reserve in the plains just before the moravian mission village of Elim and in the Geelkop Nature Reserve near Elim, home to a very special and localised fynbos habitat: "Elim Fynbos". Gerard can also take you on longer tours, showing all 5 of the fynbos habitats in the area.
On the road from Gansbaai past Baardskeerdersbos, just before Elim to your right.
Gerard van Deventer
Prebooking is essential
Tel: +27 28 482 1616
Email: proteapermaculture@webmail.co.za |
| Strandveld Hiking Club |
 | Gansbaai (just past Hermanus) is situated in the centre of a number of small bays with hiking trails covering kilometres of unspoilt beaches; nature reserves with over 1 500 species of fynbos; ancient milkwood forests; rocky inlets and spectacular cliffs with views across Walker Bay. The beautiful mountain trails will take you to the top with magnificent views of sea, valley, river and land. The famous Duiwelsgat trail meanders along the rugged coastline with some awesome rock formations ending in the pre-historic Klipgat caves. From June to November, this same trail will treat you to beautiful sightings of Southern Right Whales.
The Strandveld hiking club invites young and old to join us in sharing the untainted beauty and diversity that our area has to offer. Hiking is arranged for every second Saturday and is not too long or strenuous so that all can be accommodated. We look forward to sharing the beauty of the Strandveld with you.
Zelna Bothma / Roelof Diener
Tel: +27 28 384 2848 |
