WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK
This relatively small national park has so many layers: fynbos, spring flowers, sand dunes, salt marshes, marine life, scenic beauty, history, and above all, peace and tranquillity. Langebaan Lagoon is a proclaimed Ramsar Site where you can see roughly 250 bird species.
DO THIS: In August and September, hike the two-day Postberg Trail (27 km) among the wildflowers. The cost will be announced in June, when bookings open. 022 707 9902
Daily conservation fee: R70 per adult; R35 per child aged 2 – 11; free with a Wild card. August and September: R100 per adult; R50 per child aged 2 – 11.
ACCOMMODATION:
Abrahamskraal farmhouse and Van Breda Cottage: Both units sleep six people. From R1 805 p.n. for four people; R530 per extra adult; R265 per extra child aged 2 – 11.
Steytler Cottage (sleeps two people) from R1 335 p.n. for two people; R145 per extra child aged 2 – 11.
Jo-anne’s Beach Cottage (sleeps eight people) from R2 960 p.n. for six people; R530 per extra adult; R265 per extra child aged 2 – 11.
Jo-anne’s B Cottage (sleeps four people) from R1 805 p.n. for four people.
Kraalbaai Houseboats: Larus sleeps six people: R2 900 p.n; Serenity sleeps six people: R3 200 p.n; Eve sleeps eight people: R3 800 p.n; Nirvana sleeps 24 people: R13 500. 076 017 4788; kraalbaailuxuryhouseboats.com Where? About 100 km north of Cape Town via the R27.
Contact: 022 772 2144