Draaihoek Lodge Campsite

*The private Nature Reserve reaches from the Atlantic Ocean inland to Sandveld's mountain range and across to the Verlorenvlei, a RAMSAR classified site, south of Elands Bay. *The coastal border of the Reserve stretches along an undisturbed sandy beach, hugged by rugged dunes and favored by flocks of birds typical to the West Coast. The uninhabited bay area is frequented by whales, seals, and playing Heaviside dolphins. *The wildlife reintroduction program undertaken in the reserve has seen the return of the magnificent Eland, Bontebok, Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Kudu, Gemsbok, Impala, Cape Mountain Zebra, and Ostrich. *A huge diversity of birdlife is thriving in the Reserve, both in the unspoiled, deserted veld and beach as well as closer to the Lodge. Keen birders are welcome to the Bird Hide, erected at one of the dams close to the Lodge, frequented by resident waterfowl *The vegetation is particularly species-rich, with the reserve being situated in a vegetative transition area - between the Cape Peninsula and the Namaqua floral kingdoms. Untouched stretches of veld and vlei are home to a huge variety of flowering plants and bulbs, providing an annual Spring spectacle exclusive to the West Coast from August to October. *The Reserve also boasts rock art sites, a living portrayal of stone-age culture. *These ancient simplistic, extraordinary artworks are found in caves that housed the hunter-gatherer Bushman artists responsible for these works of art and are well preserved

*Birding Paradise *Beach Walks *Whale watching (in season) *Flowers from August to October and breathtaking sunsets *Star Gazing at night *San Rock Art *Fishing on the beach *Boat Trips on Bergriver and Ocean *Quad biking, 4 x 4 routes *Hiking Trails *Horse riding *Kayaking on Verlorenvlei *Art, Antique shops *Cultural visits to missionary stations in the area. *Draaihoek Lodge is ideally situated to explore the West Coast surrounds. A multitude of small country towns and fishing villages are within comfortable driving distance from the establishment, offering visitors the ideal opportunity to glimpse the comings and goings of coastal living at the West Coast and country life in the bordering Swartland, Sandveld and Cederberg regions

Wheelchair access Bar / Lounge Business Centre Conference facilities Free parking Heated Pool Laundry service Outdoor Pool Restaurant Room service Spa Wi-Fi Tour / sightseeing desk

Wifi Yes, on entire property