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Fynbos Tractor Rides on Kleinsanddrif Farm situated halfway between Bredasdorp
and Napier offers guided tours with tractor and trailer up the picturesque mountain
overlooking the Aghulhas Plain, the southern-most tip of Africa. See beautiful
fynbos flowers and many species of birds, including the endangered Blue Crane.
The tractor ride is followed by traditional "potjiekos" served in your
host's Jannie and Helena van Zyl's "veldkombuis" (country-kitchen).
Tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10h00 and 14h00. Advance bookings
are essential.
The
massive milkwood tree on the farm Rhenosterfontein is a national monument, considered
to be one of the largest of its kind. The durable timber derived from the milkwoods
was used in the past for building boats, bridges and mills.
Heuningberg
Nature Reserve, situated at the foot of the Bredasdorp Mountain offers spectacular
sightings of many species of Protea and Erica species. The red Bredasdorp lily
can be sighted during April and May. The reserve has various 2 - 15 km hiking
trails.
De
Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve is a popular destination for people and whales
alike. The reserve hosts 3 000 ha of unspoilt Cape fynbos and a marine protected
area which is home to an abundance of marine organisms. De Hoop is home to the
endangered and rare Cape mountain zebras and Cape vultures, the bontebok, the
De Hoop vlei and the best whale watching between July and November. De Hoop's
rich diversity of wildlife, plants and culture makes it a unique experience to
visitors.
De
Mond Nature Reserve lies at the mouth of the Heuningnes River. The 954 ha reserve
is managed as a satellite of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. It supports several species
of small animals and has a rich and varied birdlife, making it ideal for birdwatching.
The reserve is particularly important for the protection of breeding colonies
of the threatened Damara and Caspian terns (South Africa's most endangered coastal
bird) and the rare African black oystercatcher, (South Africa's second most threatened
coastal bird).
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