| Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Velddrif Also known as the ‘West Coast Twins’, the villages of Velddrift and Laaiplek are busy fishing centres, situated at the mouth of the Berg River. The River is popular with water sport enthusiasts, and pelicans, flamingoes, spoonbills and the glossy ibis frequent these waters. With it’s mild Mediterranean climate, this area offers year round vacation possibilities. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Cape Town 150 km Altitude: 20 m above sea level Average Temperatures Summer 16°c – 30°c; winter 9°c – 22°c Average Rainfall: 190 mm – 270 mm per year mostly during winter Mountains (near vicinity) Piketberg Mountain (60 km from Velddrif), Cederberg (Citrusdal 130 km from Velddrif), Groot Winterhoek Mountains (Porterville 95 km from Velddrif) Rivers (near vicinity) The Berg River originates in the Jonkershoek and Franschhoek mountains and meanders through fertile agricultural land until it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Velddrif. Dams (near vicinity) Misverstand Dam, near Malmesbury (78 km from Velddrif). Banks Absa, Fnb, Standard, ATM’s 2 NATURE Velddrif is known for it’s unique character, wetlands with abundant birdlife, and fishing industry. The Berg River Estuary is one of two locations in South Africa that qualifies as a wader hotspot. This estuary is home to nearly 30 000 birds. The Cederberg Wilderness Area as well as the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area offers excellent hiking routes. ATTRACTIONS Annual Events Wildflower Show – September Villiersdorp Agricultural Show - October Amandelhoutvlakte Bird Sanctuary Border on the Theewaterkloof Dam Kelkiewyn Wine Centre Taste some of the delicate local wines Tours, Safari’s and Cruises Dried Fruit Co-op Tour Four Passes Fruit Tour Historical Walking Tour Tractor Tours Tractor driven tours to various places of interest, eg. Fruit farms, mountain tours, bird watching tours etc. flora and fruit Tour, Apple Valley Route, Cape Flora Mountain Safari Villiersdorp Cellar ACTIVITIES 4x4 Fynbos Mountain Eco Tour Bird Watching About 70 species have been recorded in the Wild Flower Garden and Reserve. Golf Theewaterskloof Country Club Resort Accommodation in and around Velddrif Harbour Lights accommodation in Velddrif
You sit on the patio with a glass of wine and watch the sun setting over the majestic Berg River with its abundance of bird species. Relaxation at best. Come and revive body and mind for a weekend breakaway or a holiday. Harbour Lights is situa... More
 Kersefontein Guest Farm accommodation in Velddrif
This is a working farm and a National Monument on the banks of the Berg River. The luxurious rooms are filled with antiques. There is plenty of space for walking on the farm.Originally purchased by settler Martin Melck in 1770, Kersefontein farm, wit... More
 Fairfields Guest Farm accommodation in Velddrif
2 cottages, each sleeps 4, set in farmland away from all the crowds. Restful/peaceful. Bird watching delight. Free range eggs from hens to ducks. Also honey produced on the farm, wild spring flowers a plenty in spring.The accommodation is in close pr... More
 Kuifkopvisvanger accommodation in Velddrif
Kuifkopvisvanger(Malachite Kingfisher), offers Self-catering cottages and campsites with power points. Experience the complete tranquillity of a farm on the banks of the Berg River. Saituated 5 km from Velddrift on the Velddrift - Hopefield... More
 L`Amour Guest House accommodation in Velddrif
Situated on the Port Owen waterway with its own jetty. Bird watchers paradise.Flamingos, Pelicans, Spoonbills and many other species in abundance. Close to Velddrif Golf club, shops, restaurants, and other ameneties available in this picturesqu... More
 Laaiplek Hotel accommodation in Velddrif
This Hotel is situated in the harbour area on the banks of the Berg River and offers a view best described as tranquil, yet fascinating with and abundance of bird-life and fishing trawlers coming ... More
 Riviera Hotel accommodation in Velddrif
The hotel offers single and double en - suite accommodation with DSTv and SABC channels. Each suite has a fully equipped patio with a breathtaking view of the Berg River. The pride of the Riviera Hotel is its honeym... More
 Port Owen Marina accommodation in Velddrif
Stylish living at the waters edge, surrounded by a river fringed with beautiful wetlands and bird sanctuary . Sailing, boating, canoeing, river boats, trips with bar service, birding expeditions by boat, yacht charter and more. A prime location in an... More
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