Goukamma Nature And Marine Reserve

Goukamma Nature And Marine Reserve Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Knysna Western Cape

Contact Details Goukamma Nature And Marine Reserve 044 802-5310 044 383-0043 george@cnc.org.za Web: www.capenature.org.za Our Rating out of 10 Enquire now View Rates

Description

This restored traditional cottage is fully equipped as self-catering accommodation and has a lovely view into Onderpoort. The flat-roofed home of Koot and Hettie Cordier at "Die Hoogte" is one of the most recent structures in the Kloof. It was only built after the opening of the road in 1962, when it became easier to buy building material, like steel window frames and corrugated iron, in neighboring towns and to use vehicles to transport it. Cordier chose a site which had been erroneously leveled by the road builders. It had a view of his meadows, orchards and goat pens. The dwelling was restored in 2001.

Goukamma is a delightful stretch of coastline between Sedgefield and Buffalo Bay comprising endless beaches, and immense dune fields. The Goukamma River, and estuary, are also within the reserve. The Goukamma marine reserve is 18 km in length and extends one nautical mile into the sea.

Southern right whales visit this region from July to October, which can be viewed either from shore or from the sea. Dolphins can be seen year-round playing in the surf.

The reserve has four hiking trails of various length from which the many small antelope and a variety of birdlife may be observed.

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