Angle from the rocks. Galjoen, Red Roman, Blacktail, White Steenbras, Musselcracker, Geelbek, Kob, Red Stumpnose, Hottentot. Please note a permit is required and restrictions apply. Galjoen has a closed season.

Birdwatching, all our breeding bird colonies are protected. Please respect this, and especially the following species. Oyster Catcher, Penguins, Cormorant and Terns.
The most exciting examples include the Fynbos endemics - Orange Breasted Sunbird, Cape Sugar bird, Cape Francolin and Cape Bulbul. The coastal endemic birds include African Black Oystercatcher, Crowned and Bank Cormorants.
~ At the Rooiels estuary large parties of Terns that include Roseate and Caspian can be watched.
~ In the mountains raptors are well represented. Black and Martial Eagles, Black Sparrow Hawks, Jackal Buzzard, the migrant Steppe Buzzard and Black Shouldered Kites can be spotted flying high above the valleys and peaks.
~ On the rocks and beaches a variety of cormorants and gulls can be found.
~Amongst the rock pools Egyptian Geese, Little Egrets, Cape Wagtails and a variety of swallows and swifts are often seen.
~ The coastal vegetation supports a large variety of birds, mainly seed eating such as the Cape Bulbul, Rameron Pigeon, Speckled moosebird and Grass bird.

Catch a glimpse of the Cape Clawless Otter.

Dive for abalone (perlemoen), rock lobster, alikreukel, venus ear, black mussel, white mussel, limpet, periwinkle, octopus, bloodworm, red bait, sea urchin, oyster. Please note a permit is required for harvesting any marine species and restrictions apply. Abalone and Rock Lobster have a closed season.

Snorkel around the rock pools and crevices along the beach.

Swim or body board at the safe beach.

Walk along the coastal pathways, on the beach, in the village and in the Rooiels nature reserve.

Watch the Southern Right whales from the shore (June to December)

Great Outdoor Activities in nearby towns

Hike in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Permits are needed for day hikes and overnight trails.

Mountain Bike through the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. A total distance of 36 km for fit nature lovers with lots of endurance.

Sandboard at the Silversands Dunes at nearby Betty's Bay.

Enjoy white water rafting, tubing or canoe at the Palmiet River, Kleinmond. Situated approximately 25 km from Rooiels.