Western Cape Article - South African Vacations

Pied Kingfisher Trail: The route takes one along the boardwalk from which one has ampleopportunities to see a large variety of birds.Viewpoints: There are exceptionally beautiful viewpoints all over the region that allowmagnificent sceneries of lakes, forests, coastline and mountains.Whale-watching: The coastline has several good spots, such as Dolphin’s Point, from whichwhales and dolphins can be observed. Generally, the best time of the year for whale-watchingis from June to October.Wilderness National Park: The Wilderness National Park incorporates the lake area that liesbetween Sedgefield and Wilderness. A rich variety of small mammals and birds live in thepark’s wide-open waterways, reed beds and marshes and surrounding bush and forests. Thepark has gained recognition for its prolific bird life and its inhabitants include large wadingbirds, such as pink flamingos and African spoonbills. Of the 95 species of South Africanwaterfowl, 75 can be spotted here.Woodville Big Tree: This tree is an astonishing 800 years old! Its massive branches make fora great picnic spot.WITSANDThis small town is a popular seaside resort that is also a commercial fishing centre. Witsandis situated on the mouth of the Breede River. Its name means “white sand”.125