- Wes-Kaap
- Baviaanskloof Wildernisgebied
Baviaanskloof Wildernisgebied, Wes-Kaap
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The Baviaanskloof World Heritage site is a valley 200 km in length bordering the Baviaanskloof Mountains to the north and the Kouga Mountains to the South. This area is defined by its unspoiled nature, rolling plains with lush grassland, mountain passes and bubbling streams in narrow gorges. Its beauty is indescribable. It is one of the 8 protected areas of the Cape Floral Region that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area offers the visitor a wilderness experience second to none. The Heritage site area extends from Nuwekloof Pass on the West to Komdomo Camp Site in the East encompassing the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve. The area is very rugged with few facilities. Visitors are advised to stock up on all supplies including fuel at Willowmore and Patensie as the drive through the Kloof takes 8 hours.
Plants
The Baviaanskloof area showcases seven of the eight South African biomes namely, Fynbos, Forest, Grassland, Succulent Karoo, Nama-Karoo, Subtropical Thicket and Savannah. The magnificent vegetation comprises 100 plant species such as:
- Eric and Protea families
- Ancient Cycad species
Animals
- Baboons
- Bushbuck
- Cape Buffalo
- Cape Leopard
- Cape Mountain Zebra
- Eland
- Kudu
- Mountain Rhebuck
- Red Hartebeest
Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
This reserve can only be accessed with a 4x4 vehicle and permits are available at the entrance gates into the Reserve at Poortjies and Geelhoutbos gates.
Activities
- Bird watching
- Camping
- Rock and mountain climbing
- Scenic Drives
Facilities
- Camp sites
- Bergplaas Trail Hut - 1 unit
- Doodsklip – 5 units
- Kamdomo - 22 units
- Rooihoek - 6 units
Special Mention
Visitors need to take note of the lack of certain facilities in the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve:
- No Cellphone reception
- No ATM machines
- No credit card facilities
- No fuel
Towns nearby
- Patensie
- Willowmore
Hours
- Monday to Sunday, sunrise to 16h00
Contact details
P O Box15
Willowmore 6445
Tel: +27 44 923 1702
Cell: +27 83 420 5434
Email Website
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