Monday, October 25, 2010

Bontebok National Park, Western Cape, South Africa

This Western Cape Nature Reserve was established at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains in order to protect the Bontebok from extinction. It also contains indigenous plant life found nowhere else in the world. Visitors in the Bontebok National Park have access to the lovely Breede River, for angling, canoeing and refreshing swims.

Bontebok Park Lodge
Thanks to the conservation efforts of Bontebok National Park, the species of antelope after which it is named, has been brought back from the brink to roam freely in sustainable numbers. Bontebok numbers have increased from a mere 17 in the park to around 3 000 world-wide.

Bonteboks
This region between the Langeberg Mountains and the Breede River is also home to around 200 bird species including Stanley's Bustard, Blue Crane and Secretary Bird. Visitors can also see Cape Mountain Zebra, Red Hartebeest and Grey Rhebok amongst other wildlife.

Sunset at the Bontebok Park
Guests in the Bontebok Park  can enjoy outdoor activities and picturesque views of the mountain or take a short drive into Swellendam. This historic Overberg town has all modern amenities, a great choice of restaurants and there are interesting things to do in the vicinity.

Recommended accommodation: The Coachman Guest House Swellendam

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