Cape Town - Spring is at our door and there couldn't be a better time for an environmentally-friendly road trip up the West Coast.
CapeNature has just announced the addition of four new eco-cabins, north along the West Coast. Enjoy the change of season at Rocherpan’s Nature Reserve, initially launched in 2012, which now has eight of these solar-powered cabins and eco-friendly waterless toilets.
The reserve, with its array of wildflowers and beautiful birds is situated adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and draws hundreds of local and international visitors to the area every year - which means it is perfectly suited to bird watching, fishing, braaing and swimming along a private beach. There are also broad wooden boardwalks leading up to and between the cabins, for easy wheelchair access and mobility.
According to Cape Nature, the new cabins - Coot, Moorhen, Egret, and Shoveler - are named after birds which you are very likely to see in this area. The reserve is also home to one of the largest populations of the Cape Shoveler, according to Cape Nature. So be sure to make use of the new bird hide, which allows you to see these fascinating creatures in their natural element.
There you have it. Go and enjoy some of the Western Cape's efforts at creating environmentally friendly change in South Africa!
Things you need to know:
Where: 25 km north of Velddrif on the coastal road. Take the West Coast Road (R27), from Cape Town to Milnerton before running along the coast through Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand and Langebaan.
When:
Cost: New Self catering cabins -Coot, Shoveler, Egret, Moorhen (Four units sleeps 1 - 4) : Off peak R950 - Peak - R1 250
Self catering cabins Sandpiper, Oystercatcher, Kingfisher, Flamingo (Four Units - 1 sleeps 4 ) Off peak R750 - Peak - R950
Peak rates apply to Western Cape School holidays and public holidays (including before and after school holidays).
October school holidays: 3 October 2015 - 11 October 2015
December school holidays: 10 December - Mid January 2015
For further information on school holidays click here.
Conservation fee: Adults - R40 - Children - R20
Mountain biking permit: R30 per person
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