Velddrif- home of endless adventure
The Bergrivier area provides for all kinds of outdoor adventure activities for any preference. The seaside suburbs of Velddrif and Dwarskersbos offers all kinds of water sports, be it kite surfing, sea kayaking or stand up paddleboarding.
Less than 2 hours from Cape Town, Lermitage Quagga Game Lodge has become a home-away-from-home for many Western Cape locals, a true haven for those looking to escape the city.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Velddrif's river. Whether you're kayaking, boating, or simply strolling along the riverbank, let the peaceful ambiance wash away your worries. Find solace in the gentle flow of the water.
Dive into the coastal charm of Velddrif's nearby sea. Feel the sand between your toes, let the salty breeze caress your face, and listen to the soothing sound of crashing waves.
Hiking
Danielshoogte
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Mountain bike trails, hiking, rock art, rock climbing, birding, cave camping
Private Reserve Aurora
Mobile: Danie- 082 779 9333 / Office %u2013 022 952 1740
Email: danielshoogte@dgtwines.co.za
Cycling
There are fun routes to cycle all around Velddrif.
At Rocherpan Nature reserve
The jeep track in the reserve makes for an adventurous cycle of exploring it.
Follow the Feathered Friends
The estuary at the Berg River Mouth is a birders' paradise. The Berg River%u2019s headlands are far off in the Wemmershoek in the mountains above Franschhoek, where the average yearly rainfall is more than 3,000 mm. This is the highest rainfall area in the country, and all this water has to end up somewhere.
Watersport
On the Bergrivier
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Kayaking
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Canoeing
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Stand up paddling
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Boating
Dwarskersbos Beach
The Cape West Coast is a place of fantastical gems, soupy fog, ethereal springtime blooms and world-class surf,
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Surfing
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Kite Surfing
Off-Roading
Klien Tafelberg
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Off-roading and a 3-5 hour hiking trail up the Klien Tafelberg.
Private Reserve Aurora
Tel: 067 106 6549
Email: bookings@kleintafelberg.co.za
Fishing
Bergrivier
- Kuifkopvisvanger – entrance fee required – 083 759 7075
- Knorvarkie – entrance fee required – 082 460 7810
- Carinus Bridge
Dwarskersbos Beach
- Angling
Laaiplek
- Fishing at harbour
Canoe & Kayak
- Rent a kayak or be part of a tour
- Rent a small boat
- Robbert Herreveld Tel: 083 290 6602
Boat Tours
If you are not too into birding, a boat trip is still a must. As you cruise down the river you can still enjoy the cup of coffee provided and take it all in. As you pass under the railway bridge, maybe the Sishen-Saldanha train, the longest train in the world, will be passing over, an appropriate reminder that the river was so implicated in transporting resources as iron-ore passes by.
Cracklin’ Rosie River Tours
- Boat trips on the Bergrivier.
- Birding tours
- Departing from Bokkomlaan
- Tel: 071 897 9611 / 073 627 4908
- Email: trekduiker@gmail.com
Knot Xtreme Bergrivier Boat Cruise
- Customized trips from Sunrises to Sunsets, Bird Watching
- Minimum of 5 people with a maximum of 10 people.
- Tel: 083 439 1030 Email: knotxtreme@gmail.com
