Walker Bay Nature Reserve extends along the coast between the towns of De Kelders and Hermanus, situated in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. The reserve is a 17 km stretch of white sand and limestone coastline, ideal for various coastal activities.
The reserve holds historical significance as records of Middle Stone Age people have been found in the area. Evidence also suggests that Khoi and San people inhabited the area around 2000 years ago.
The reserve offers a variety of adventurous activities such as scuba diving, paddling and kayaking. The wide-sky spaces and endless horizons make it a region best explored on horseback. Those who love the botanical realm will bliss out on the mind boggling range of plant species making up the “fynbos” floral kingdom.
Walker Bay Nature Reserve is an important conservation area as it is home to the endangered African black oystercatcher, the Cape clawless otter and many sought-after fish species. The reserve’s vegetation is mainly lowland coastal fynbos as well as strandveld, which is characterised by sour fig and waxberry plants. In the past, invasive species such as Port Jackson and alien rooikrans were planted to stabilise parts of the dunefields, but now pose a threat to the indigenous vegetation.
The Fynbos Route is situated in the Overberg region of the Western Cape province of South Africa. This route takes you into the hidden corne...
Walker Bay Nature Reserve boasts with a pristine stretch of beach that is perfect for any and all coastal activities. Keep a lookout for wha...