Activity Description

The word Baviaanskloof, although derived from the Dutch “valley of baboons”, is associated with pristine nature, narrow gorges with flowing streams, steep mountain passes, vast plains with waving grasslands and views of unspoiled wilderness.
Nature has taken its course over thousands of years to create what is today universally recognized as the Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site.
Few other places in the world hold evidence of the footprint of human history spanning over a million years. The narrow valley of the Baviaanskloof is just under 200 kilometres in length and bounded by two mountain ranges: the Baviaanskloof Mountains on the north and the Kouga mountains on the south side. The valley lies at a lower altitude than the Karoo in the north

Spend the day exploring Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve with one of our expert local guides!
We immediately start our safari, stopping at Van Stadens Bridge and Flower Reserve on the Old Cape Road to take pictures of this iconic landmark.
Heading west towards Patensie a small Citrus Farming community before entering the Baviaanskloof Reserve. We stop at one of the many river streams for refreshments, before ascending up the Baviaanskloof Pass towards Bergplaas.

We enjoy a Traditional South African braai lunch at one of the many picnic spots available and take a walk along the Kouga river enjoying Nature and the abundant of Wildlife, Buffalo, White Rhino, Kudu, Baboons and Bird life that can be spotted in the Reserve.
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Activity Times:
08h00 to 18h00
Start:
07h30: Pickup from Port Elizabeth
08h00-08h30: Van Stadens Bridge & Flower Reserve
08h30-13h00: Explore Baviaanskloof Reserve
13h00-14h00: Traditional South African Braai Lunch in the heart of Baviaanskloof
14h00-16h00: Explore Baviaanskloof Reserve
18h00: Drop-off, same as departure

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