Baviaans Local Municipality

城市概覽

The Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, a World Heritage Site and South Africa's largest protected area has seven biomes with an abundance of bird and animal life, holds ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. The Baviaanskloof is a nature reserve synonymous with breathtaking scenery and wide open spaces. There are plenty of heritage sites waiting to be discovered, as well as San Art which adorns the pristine cliffs. Among the friendly and quaint towns in the Baviaans area are Willowmore and Steytlerville, each with colourful histories and surroundings which offer outdoor adventures, scenic routes and a variety of arts and crafts to appreciate. Willowmore is one of the only places in the Karoo with coastal fynbos, while Steytlerville is renowned for its variety of semi-desert vegetation.

Tourism information centres Hankey Tourism, ☏ +27 42 284-0543. Baviaans Tourism, ☏ +27 44 923-1702.

如何抵達

By plane There are two airports near the Baviaans. The closest is the Port Elizabeth airport which is 163 km away. The George airport is 165 km away. There are regular flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other South African destinations to the airports in Port Elizabeth, George and East London.

By car The Baviaans is easily accessible by motorways from Cape Town (691 km), Durban (869 km), East London (350 km) or Nelson Mandela Bay (75 km). You could also drive in from Johannesburg (1107 km). The road conditions are fairly good if you are coming from any of these cities.

By bus All major South African coach companies offer regular schedules to and from destinations like the Baviaans.

必看景點

Elands River Valley. Follow the trail through the mountains and enjoy the beauty of the area where wild fynbos, protea and purple heath abound or simply absorb the scenic Cockscomb Mountain and surrounding picturesque environment. 52 km from central Port Elizabeth, Elands River Valley offers various eco-friendly accommodation camps and other activities. Gamtoos Rivier Valley. The Gamtoos Rivier Valley has numerous game reserves, farm activities, hiking trails and unspoilt nature on offer. The route through the Valley winds its way through purple mountains and grazing fields, back into Steytlerville, where good old Karoo hospitality is the order of the day. Hankey Tourism Information Centre. Hankey, the oldest town in the Valley, is home to the largest sundial in Africa (diameter: 36.4 m) as well as the remains of Sarah Bartmann. From the Toposcope in Hankey, onlookers will have the most magnificent views of the Gamtoos flood plains, while the 9-hole golf course offers the perfect opportunity to unwind. Loerie. The little town of Loerie is named after a rather elusive species of bird, the Knysna Loerie, and is probably best known for its annual Naartjie Festival which takes place during the month of September. Loerie marks the start of the Gamtoos River Valley tourist route and is a fishing and birdwatching paradise. There's only a church, a fistful of houses and a local store, yet this beautiful and fertile valley is a blend of nature, agriculture and wilderness that makes it the perfect place in which to escape. Patensie Tourism Information Centre. Patensie, guarded by the majestic Cockscomb Mountain, is situated at the doorway to the Baviaans wilderness area. This little town's activities primarily revolve around the citrus industry. Over time, it has become a very popular tourist destination with many B&Bs, self-catering establishments, fuel stops, banks and shops from which to choose. The impressive Kouga dam, which was built in 1967, is a must-see. S

住宿

Elandsheuwel Guest House & Camping, Steytlerville, ☏ +27 49 833-0018. Elandsheuwel Guest Farm lies between Steytlerville and Willowmore. They offer 2 bedrooms with one bathroom in a separate wing of the main house. They also offer a self-catering cottage on a camping site separate from the main house which sleeps 8 people. Angora Mohair Cottage, Willowmore, ☏ +27 44 923-1856. These cottages are private, spacious and comfortably furnished. The cottages have two bedrooms each with two three-quarter beds, both with en suite bathrooms. There is a lounge and fully equipped kitchen with an indoor braai. The lounge has a sleeper couch for children. There is also an outdoor braai. Damsedrif Guest Farm, Baviaanskloof, ☏ +27 49 839-1026. Damsedrif offers various accommodation options for your convenience. There are two restored farm houses, they sleep between 8-11 people and have two bathrooms, a lounge area, and kitchen facilities. There are also single rooms available, sleeping two people with a bathroom and kitchenette. Albertspark Guest Farm, Baviaans Kloof, ☏ +27 44 923-1116. They offer self-catering, B&B or camping facilities. The flats are completely private and feature two double bedrooms, a bathroom, lounge area with a TV and DSTV and a kitchen and dining area. Bruintjieskraal, Baviaanskloof, ☏ +27 84 515-0993. 10 spacious campsites next to Grootriver at south-eastern entrance to Baviaanskloof. Glencoe chalets, Baviaanskloof, ☏ +27 84 515-0993. Self-catering units sleeping 8 & 10 people respectively. Situated at the south-eastern entrance to Baviaanskloof, easy accessible with sedan motor vehicle. 1 Blue Hill Escape (1000m), Paardekraal Farm, Uniondale (Between Uniondale and Willowmore), ☏ +27 44 771-1111. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. A private nature reserve on the western border of Baviaanskloof which offers a variety of accommodation options from camping to self-catering at very affordable prices. from R100.

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