Britannia Bay Places of Interest (original) (raw)
Attractions IN/AROUND Britannia Bay
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Bird Island Nature Reserve
The world�s most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert�s Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives shelter to thousands of cormorants and penguins, whilst Cape fur seals can still be found on the rocks on the ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Although often referred to as lying in Paternoster, the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, more often referred to by locals as Tietiesbaai, lies just south west of the popular weekend town, its manual lighthouse - the last of its kind - a draw card to many ...
Beaches
Cape West Coast Beaches
The Cape West Coast is home to a number of little fishing villages, complete with the homes that date back to the fishing industry of yesteryear. The main settlements along the coast are Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Paternoster, St Helena Bay, and Saldanha ...
Beaches / Natural Wonders / Nature Reserves
Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve
Stretching all the way from Diep River in Milnerton, to the Berg River close to Velddrif on the West Coast, the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) was designated as such by UNESCO in 2000. The beautiful area of the Cape Floristic Region is deemed ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Activities
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails � slackpacker trails on the West Coast! The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is a recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of only 6 in South Africa and just over 600 world-wide. It extends from Diep River in ...
Nature Reserves
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Rocherpan enthusiasts who head off along the West Coast to visit this nature reserve near Velddrif will possibly mention to you that the bird life is incredible, but what they will not reveal is that it is also a wonderful setting in which to spot ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of seabirds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the ...
Activities / Miscellaneous / Whale Route
Whale Watching in Cape West Coast
The West Coast is not only esteemed for its seafood. You are also more likely to spot whales north of Cape Town, than in and around the city. The West Coast gets its fair share of the southern right whale, particularly at Melkbosstrand, Bok Point, ...
... and a little further afield
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Berg River Estuary
Rated as one of three top estuaries in South Africa, in terms of conservation, the Berg River Estuary starts 69 km upstream of its mouth in Velddrif on the West Coast. It is one of only four perennial estuaries on this dry coast and its lower reaches ...
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Berg River Region
North of the Berg River lie the little towns of Piketberg, Porterville, Wittewater, Goedverwacht, Veddrif, Aurora, Eendekuil and Redelinghuys. Known collectively as the Berg River region, the towns fall into an area that moves from the icy waters of the ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bird Island Penguin Colony
Bird Island is the third largest African penguin colony and, in terms of numbers, important for the survival of the penguin - there were 2 600 pairs when counted in 2011. It forms the other half of the paired fishing exclusion experiment (with St Croix) ...
Nature Reserves
Darling Renosterveld Reserve
Situated in the village of Darling, the Renosterveld Reserve, which you will find at the top of the village on a hill just behind the Darling Primary School, is run by the local municipality and forms part of the Darling commanage. Donated by the local ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Darling Wind Farm
On the hills just outside Darling, roughly 70 kilometres from Cape Town, stand four wind-generated mills. It's known as an Eskom demonstrator site, which means it's something of a learning platform for the development of the wind energy industry in South ...
Wine Estates
Darling Wine Estates
The Darling Wine Route continues to delight more and more tourists every year. The wines produced here are of a fabulous quality, thanks to the beautiful weather and soils. Local labels include Tukulu, Darling Cellars and Groote Post. Many of the wine ...
Wine Routes
Darling Wine Route
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cellars all of which benefit from the cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean and the long, hot summers to produce ...
Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Popular Tourist Routes
Dassen Island Penguin Colony
Shaped like a flattened whale, its fins viewable on either side, when seen from the air, Dassen Island lies off the Cape West Coast region near Yzerfontein. Just a century ago Dassen Island was home to over a million African penguins and the largest ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Donkergat Whaling Station
Saldanha is one of the charming towns perched along the Cape West Coast of South Africa, known for its gorgeous coastline and unique vegetation. But, it was once also an epicentre for whaling or whale hunting; long ...
Game Farms / Game Parks / Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Elandsfontein Private Reserve - CLOSED
One is not even aware that there is a private game reserve on the far side of the West Coast National Park (to the right, roughly speaking, of the R27, 30 kilometres past the Yzerfontein turnoff, as opposed to the park on the right) from Cape Town. But ...
Britannia Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Darling, Doringbaai, Dwarskersbos, Elands Bay, Grotto Bay, Jacobsbaai, Kraalbaai, Laaiplek, Lamberts Bay, Langebaan, Lutzville, Mamre, Nuwerus, Paternoster, Philadelphia, Port Owen, Redelinghuys, Saldanha, Shelley Point, St Helena Bay, Stompneusbaai, Strandfontein, Vanrhynsdorp, Velddrif, Vredenburg, Vredendal, Yzerfontein
Staying Overnight
Self Catering
Visvanger House
Visvanger House offers comfortable accommodation in Britannia Bay on the Cape West Coast. Britannia Bay is known to be a safe and beautiful small...
Self Catering
Silversands Villa
Silversands Villa offers true West Coast style accommodation in Britannia Bay with the Golden Mile Beach on your doorstep. This lovely thatch Bea...
Self Catering
Silver Bay Villa
Silver Bay Villa has achieved the rare balance between opulence and comfort, against a backdrop of completely unspoilt natural beauty. This villa...
Self Catering
27 on Ray
Located in Brittania Bay on the Cape West Coast, 27 on Ray offers self catering holiday accommodation for up to four guests. The two bedroom holi...
Self Catering
3 Dolphins
3 Dolphins is a lovely cottage in Brittania Bay, just a short walk from the beach. Here you can admire the spectacular sea views and enjoy a tran...
Self Catering
Villa Royale
Villa Royale is a mere 150m from the beach. It will not be easy to click out of holiday mode in the stylishly contemporary 2nd row from the Beach...
Self Catering
Salty Sandals
Salty Sandals is a luxurious haven set in an upmarket friendly neighbourhood. The home has ocean views from almost every room, allowing guests to...
Self Catering
Villa Konstanja
Villa Konstanja is holiday villa offers accommodation just a short three minute walk to the beach. Wake up in the morning to the sound of waves a...
Self Catering
Shades at Mary-Jean
Situated just a few steps from the beach, Shades at Mary-Jean offers comfortable and unique self-catering accommodation in Britannia Bay. Slow do...
Self Catering
Unwind @ 167 Golden Mile
Unwind @ 167 Golden Mile offers comfortable accommodation in a tastefully furnished family home, located just 300 meters from Golden Mile Beach. ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Absolute Beach
Enjoy a sun drenched day on the beach or relax in the spacious lounge with unspoiled views that span out over the beach and rolling waves which h...
Self Catering
JD's Sea House
JD's Sea House offers comfortable accommodation in Britannia Bay's Sunset Beach. The house is close to a safe beach, restaurants, supermarket, sp...