West Coast National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa,

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West Coast National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 8 hours

West Coast National Park, located 88 km north of Cape Town, is a gem of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme site. Spanning 36,259.8 hectares from Yzerfontein to Langebaan Lagoon, this park offers a stunning blend of coastal and terrestrial habitats. It is renowned for the Langebaan Lagoon, designated a Ramsar site in 1973, which highlights its global importance for birdlife and forms a crucial part of the park's rich biodiversity. The park is a haven for wildlife, hosting large antelope species like eland and kudu, as well as smaller animals such as the bat-eared fox. Its birdlife is particularly noteworthy, with migratory species like the red knot and sanderling gracing the lagoon during the austral summer. Additionally, the park's spring flower display transforms the landscape into a vibrant mosaic of colors, with Postberg offering breathtaking views of blooming indigenous flowers.

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Reviews of West Coast National Park

Jorge J. Garcia

4
Reviewed: 2024-04-01

Fascinating place. The different colors of the lagoon cannot be appreciated as nicely from the hike as it can from aerial view. Unfortunately did not see a lot of birds or animals and certainly missed the flowering season. The lesser flamingos were far from the bird hide house :-(
Cameron de Bruyn

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-30

Beautiful and peaceful. We did the 14 km Geelbek hike and only struggled with finding the markers to get off the beach. The rest of the route was well marked and enjoyable but extremely hot.
Eilidh Venning

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-05

We have been here during flower season and during summer. Beautiful! Went to Kraalbaai and it was very busy. Perfect place for children to paddle safely in the lagoon. Walkway does need some attention, nails and screws sticking up.
Bella Lane Photography

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-24

What a beautiful place. Haven't seen much animals, but I'm sure they are out there. The water is Caribbean blue, could not believe it. I'm sure during the time the flowers start to bloom it looks amazing. Surely a recommendation.
Masako Shibuya

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-10

I was there end of August. Whether, it was not good. But full bloomed wild flowers there. It was beautiful. From Cape Town international Air Port 130 km. Even half day trip you can enjoy it. Beautiful.