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SALMONSDAM NATURE RESERVE


Postal address: P.O. BOX 1, VOELKLOP, 7203, SOUTH AFRICA

Tel (International): +27-283-770062

Tel (South Africa): 0283-770062

Fax (International): +27-283-771814

Fax (South Africa): 0283-771814

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Our situation/ areas of operation:

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Our type of wildlife enterprise:

GAME/NATURE RESERVE

Our wildlife products and/or services:

BIRDING, TRAILS Salomsdam Nature Reserve has a rugged and attractive landscape containing gorges, streams and waterfalls. It covers 846 ha and its vegetation is primarily fynbos (heath), with pockets of indigenous forest along some streams. Game species that may be spotted include steenbok, bontebok, grey rhebok, Cape grysbok, klipspringer and common duiker. To date 124 bird species have been recorded, and a birdlist is available. Location: South-western area of the province; south-east of Caledon. Access: From Caledon follow the R316 towards Bredasdorp for 26 km and turn right onto the R326 towards Stanford; following this road for 19 km and turn left onto a gravel road; drive for 7 km before turning left at the signpost to the reserve. Alternatively, from Hermanus follow the R43 east-wards to Stanford and turn left onto the R326, continue to the gravel road leading to the reserve. Accommodation: 1 8-bed cottage, with a refrigerator, stove ad ablution facilities R26,40 per night for first 4 persons, then R6,60 per person per night i.e maximum R52,80 per night for 8 persons); 2 4-bed cottages with refrigerator and stove, but with separate ablution facilities (26,40 per cottage per night). There are 4 camping and caravan sites with basic ablution facilities (R11 per stand per night for 4 persons plus R2,60 per person extra to a maximum 6 persons per stand). Book in advance. Other facilities: 5 trails varying from 3 to 9 km; picnic sites with fireplace; information office. The nearest shops and fuel supplies are 16 km away at Stanford. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: 07h00 to 19h00.