Top Things to do in Overberg District
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What to do and see in Overberg District, Western Cape: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Overberg District, South Africa including Horse Riding Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary, Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, Marloth Nature Reserve, Stony Point Penguin Colony, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Witsand Nature Reserve, De Mond Nature Reserve, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Walker Bay Nature Reserve.
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1. Horse Riding Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Wasiemal - Cape Town, South Africa
We had a wonderful first time experience horse riding in Grootbos - a bit thank you to the team who was very patient with us first timers! It was an awesome experience!
2. Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 523 reviews
Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary Panthera Africa offers you the unique opportunity to learn about the big cats and hear their heartfelt stories! We are a true sanctuary with no trading, breeding or interaction, operating as a safe haven for rescued big cats. EDUCATIONAL VISIT Have a guided walk around to see our white and brown lions, black leopard, caracals and tigers and learn more about their species and their threats. TIMES: Everyday expect Tuesdays, 10am and/or 3pm (April - September) 9am and/or 4pm October - March); Open on public holidays. Price: R340 per adult / R170 per child under 13 years. PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY (as we only have a limited amount of spots per visit). SUNSET VISIT Come and enjoy the early evening with your loved ones as the sun sets and the cats come alive after a long day of rest! Your passionate host will take you around to the big cat enclosures. Price: R490 per adult, no children under 16 years allowed. Minimum 4 people. PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY.
Reviewed By eskecilliers - Malmesbury, South Africa
What an amazing and eye opening experience it was to visit Panthera Africa! I am in awe of what the two owners and their team have accomplished and commend them for the difference they are making in the industry and the lifes of the animals they have saved. Tarryn was a great host and gave us an insighful experience. her passion and love for these beautiul creatures is inspiring and contagious. We hope to one day return again. Thank you to Panthera africa!
3. Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Phillipskop Mountain Reserve protects 246ha of beautiful fynbos on the slopes of the Klein River Mountains. It is also home to Phillipskop Cave, an important local heritage site due to the presence of rock art - the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast. There are a range of hiking trails for all abilities leading to a small waterfall, the peak of Phillipskop itself, interesting rock formations, such as the David and Goliath Rock Stacks, as well as lots of magnificent views. The trails can be combined into longer circular routes. WATERFALL HIKING TRAIL (3.5km) An easy, more or less level, hike to a small waterfall with a popular picnic spot underneath a beautiful rock candlewood tree. This is also the route to take to access Phillipskop Cave. ROCK STACKS HIKING TRAIL (3km) A short climb up to admire the two rock stacks, David and Goliath, with great views on the way back across the fields of the Overberg. This trail is good to combine with the Waterfall Hiking Trail for a circular route. SADDLE HIKING TRAIL (4km) A chance to reach the highest parts of the reserve. Beautiful views from the Saddle into the hidden valley behind Phillipskop. You can go from here up to the peak itself or onto the ridge of the Klein River Mountains to look down on Tesselaarsdal.
Reviewed By ToniHuyssen
Everything about our first stay at Phillipskop exceeded our expectations. The stunning fynbos, the well kept trails, the bird life (fish eagles, Verreaux's eagles and sugarbirds etc) and the wonderful, spacious accommodation. We can't wait to return to see other seasons' flowers. It's perfect for nature lovers, those who want to escape the city and not have to drive too far, for hikers and families that need space. This was a perfect first wedding anniversary holiday for us!
4. Marloth Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Wildflowers, majestic mountain views, many hiking trails and rare birds and animals grace this sprawling national park.
Reviewed By local287 - Somerset West, South Africa
It was a sunny day and we took a lovely walk along Duiwelsbos towards the waterfall. Very scenic and pretty.
5. Stony Point Penguin Colony
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Reviewed By ryamarim - Roodepoort, South Africa
With parking, a restaurant and walkways, Stony Point is the ideal location to get close to sea birds, including penguins Meander along the walkway and you'll notice penguins interacting, sleeping or generally going around their day There is also a restaurant on-site
6. Stony Point Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
7. Witsand Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Wayfinder8
This cute little nature reserve winds around the side of the river estuary, following pathways to the beach or further up the river. There are a number of strategically placed benches for viewing the scenery, or for resting. The paths are well marked, and have steps where the ground is uneven. It's not wheelchair-friendly, but it is suitable for people of all fitness levels. One can bask in the birdlife which is varied and abundant, or gaze out to sea and maybe spot a whale. It's nice to go down to shore level at sunset time and walk the beach that hugs the estuary. You may see some fishermen on the jetty if you're lucky. Watch for the resident heron that often sits on a dead tree that sticks up out of the water. It's not really a picnic location, though one could picnic on aforementioned beach if one wanted to.
8. De Mond Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Nick_Ver0 - Johannesburg, South Africa
We drove from Arniston where we stayed without knowing much of the place, but we were pleasantly surprised. Great views, beautiful scenery, We saw the nesting Cormorants and seagulls,, Like we were in National geographic. We walked on the north coast of the Laguna and crossed over to the sand bank, splashed in the Ocean, while was building for high tide, then we encountered lots of seagulls and cormorants nesting on the sand , tried not to disturb them but we saw how parents try to protect the small chicks, and eggs, True nature experience.
9. Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By 968verad - Czech Republic, null
Very nice place to spend half day walking and enjoying the beautiful flora! There are more flowers than you could imagine. The walks/hikes are easy and very enjoyable.
10. Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Christine029 - South West England, United Kingdom
Loved this area, even staying in De Keller’s, which doesn’t have a lot else to offer, but does have the most amazing views and direct access toThe Bay by walking along the cliff path. Beautiful area and well worth a visit, especially of heading back to Cape Town airport and wanting a shorter drive to get there after a Garden Route holiday. We stayed at. Cliff Lodge which has amazing views across the bay. It must be wonderful in the whale season, but even without this added excitement, we enjoyed our time here. It’s free to access if walking along the cliff too, it small fee if raring by road and parking at the over the bay.
