Attractions IN Yzerfontein
Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Popular Tourist Routes
Dassen Island Penguin Colony
Shaped like a flattened whale, its fins viewable on either side, when seen from the air, Dassen Island lies off the Cape West Coast region near Yzerfontein. Just a century ago Dassen Island was home to over a million African penguins and the largest ...
Attractions AROUND Yzerfontein
Beaches
Cape West Coast Beaches
The Cape West Coast is home to a number of little fishing villages, complete with the homes that date back to the fishing industry of yesteryear. The main settlements along the coast are Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Paternoster, St Helena Bay, and Saldanha ...
Beaches / Natural Wonders / Nature Reserves
Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve
Stretching all the way from Diep River in Milnerton, to the Berg River close to Velddrif on the West Coast, the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) was designated as such by UNESCO in 2000. The beautiful area of the Cape Floristic Region is deemed ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Activities
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails
Cape West Coast Biosphere Trails – slackpacker trails on the West Coast! The Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is a recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of only 6 in South Africa and just over 600 world-wide. It extends from Diep River in ...
Nature Reserves
Darling Renosterveld Reserve
Situated in the village of Darling, the Renosterveld Reserve, which you will find at the top of the village on a hill just behind the Darling Primary School, is run by the local municipality and forms part of the Darling commanage. Donated by the local ...
Wine Estates
Darling Wine Estates
The Darling Wine Route continues to delight more and more tourists every year. The wines produced here are of a fabulous quality, thanks to the beautiful weather and soils. Local labels include Tukulu, Darling Cellars and Groote Post. Many of the wine ...
Wine Routes
Darling Wine Route
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cellars all of which benefit from the cool breezes off the Atlantic Ocean and the long, hot summers to produce ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Flamingo Birding Route
The West Coast stretches from Cape Town's northerly Atlantic suburbs to the coastal wetlands of the Olifants River. Whilst spring flowers have received the focus of tourism to this part of the coastline, it is birding that is now slowly coming to the ...
Nature Reserves
Grotto Bay Coastal Nature Reserve
Head up the West Coast from Cape Town for roughly 60 kilometres and you will find Grotto Bay Coastal Nature Reserve. It's a 500 hectare private nature reserve filled with walking trails, birds, the possibility of sighting whales, unpolluted skies and, ...
Golf Courses
Langebaan Golf Club
The Golf Course at Langebaan Country Club is a links-type course, designed as a figure 8 winding around residential stands. Located on the unspoilt Cape west coast about 70 minutes drive from Cape Town, the elegant clubhouse offers panoramic views of the ...
Uniquely South African / Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route
Penguin Route
The diminutive African Penguin is found mainly on islands off our shoreline. It has also taken up residence amongst us in mainland colonies, like Boulders beach and Stony Point, both of which have become major tourist ...
Nature Reserves
Tienie Versveld Reserve
The Tienie Versveld Reserve lies just outside Darling en route to Yzerfontein, part of a farm that was donated to the National Botanical Society of South Africa by none other than a Marthinus Versveld (known locally, obviously, as Oom Tienie). It is an ...
Nature Reserves
Waylands Wild Flower Reserve
Darling is a charming little town in the Western Cape, and is part of the magnificent Cape Floral Region. So, it is the perfect home for the Waylands Wild Flower Reserve, which celebrates the hundreds of species for which ...
Activities / Popular Tourist Routes
West Coast 3 Day Itinerary
Our suggestions for a self-drive, three day trip up the Cape West Coast with ideas on what to do and where to stay! Note that this is a Three-day itinerary for the West Coast – OUT of flower season! Leave Cape Town via the R27 – there is a lot to do en ...
Archaeological / Natural Wonders
West Coast Fossil Park
For the visitor, the highlight of the West Coast Fossil Park is the 'live' exhibit of an ongoing excavation of early Pliocene fossils (fossils from 5 million years ago). There are daily guided tours that give a background to the fossils and the climatic ...
Marine Protected Areas
West Coast Marine Protected Area
West Coast National Park Marine Protected Area is a collection of five Marine Protected Areas within the boundaries of the park formed to protect exposed and sheltered sandy beaches, rocky shores, a lagoon, mud flats, salt marshes, subtidal reefs and ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of seabirds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the ...
Activities / Miscellaneous / Whale Route
Whale Watching in Cape West Coast
The West Coast is not only esteemed for its seafood. You are also more likely to spot whales north of Cape Town, than in and around the city. The West Coast gets its fair share of the southern right whale, particularly at Melkbosstrand, Bok Point, ...
... and a little further afield
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks
Berg River Estuary
Rated as one of three top estuaries in South Africa, in terms of conservation, the Berg River Estuary starts 69 km upstream of its mouth in Velddrif on the West Coast. It is one of only four perennial estuaries on this dry coast and its lower reaches ...
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Berg River Region
North of the Berg River lie the little towns of Piketberg, Porterville, Wittewater, Goedverwacht, Veddrif, Aurora, Eendekuil and Redelinghuys. Known collectively as the Berg River region, the towns fall into an area that moves from the icy waters of the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Nature Reserves
Bird Island Nature Reserve
The world's most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert's Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives shelter to thousands of cormorants and penguins, whilst Cape fur seals can still be found on the rocks on the ...
Popular Tourist Routes / Penguin Route / Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bird Island Penguin Colony
Bird Island is the third largest African penguin colony and, in terms of numbers, important for the survival of the penguin - there were 2 600 pairs when counted in 2011. It forms the other half of the paired fishing exclusion experiment (with St Croix) ...
National Parks / Nature Reserves
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Although often referred to as lying in Paternoster, the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, more often referred to by locals as Tietiesbaai, lies just south west of the popular weekend town, its manual lighthouse - the last of its kind - a draw card to many ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Darling Wind Farm
On the hills just outside Darling, roughly 70 kilometres from Cape Town, stand four wind-generated mills. It's known as an Eskom demonstrator site, which means it's something of a learning platform for the development of the wind energy industry in South ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Donkergat Whaling Station
Saldanha is one of the charming towns perched along the Cape West Coast of South Africa, known for its gorgeous coastline and unique vegetation. But, it was once also an epicentre for whaling or whale hunting; long ...
Game Farms / Game Parks / Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Elandsfontein Private Reserve - CLOSED
One is not even aware that there is a private game reserve on the far side of the West Coast National Park (to the right, roughly speaking, of the R27, 30 kilometres past the Yzerfontein turnoff, as opposed to the park on the right) from Cape Town. But ...
Mountain Passes
Gifberg Pass
The Gifberg Pass connects Vanrhynsdorp to the top of the Matsikamma Mountain, roughly 20 km south of Vanrhynsdorp. The pass breasts a flat-topped mountain called Maskam that forms part of the Matzikamma mountain range (Maskam lies at its ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Hopefield Wind Farm
Thirty seven 1.8 MW wind turbines grace the farmland of the Swartland, 5km south-east of Hopefield, on the Western Cape's West Coast. They are hard to miss, standing erect against the blue of the sky. At the close of 2014 Hopefield wind farm brought to ...
Yzerfontein as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Britannia Bay, Darling, Doringbaai, Dwarskersbos, Elands Bay, Grotto Bay, Jacobsbaai, Kraalbaai, Laaiplek, Lamberts Bay, Langebaan, Lutzville, Mamre, Nuwerus, Paternoster, Philadelphia, Port Owen, Redelinghuys, Saldanha, Shelley Point, St Helena Bay, Stompneusbaai, Strandfontein, Vanrhynsdorp, Velddrif, Vredenburg, Vredendal
Staying Overnight
Seaview Villa
Seaview Villa is a three bedroom double storey house with sleeping capacity for six people, separate TV room, indoor living area and braai. This ...
Yzer Escape
Yzer Escape provides self-catering accommodation in Yzerfontein which is luxurious, spacious and sleeps a maximum of eight guests. Step outside a...
Anchor's Rest Accommodation
Anchor's Rest Accommodation in Yzerfontein on the Cape West Coast is where you will find tranquillity, privacy, and relaxation. This is perfect f...
Casa Tierra
Casa Tierra is just over an hour drive from Cape Town, come and enjoy a peaceful breakaway with your favourite people to the quiet seaside town o...
Kaijaiki Country Inn
Kaijaiki Country Inn in Yzerfontein on the West Coast of South Africa is just 45 minutes from Cape Town. A hideaway for those longing for a rest,...
Pearl Haven
Pearl Haven is a double storey house and offers comfortable West Coast self catering fit for the whole family. This spacious holiday home on the ...
Pelican's View
Pelican's View is located in the quiet coastal village of Yzerfontein. The tastefully furnished apartment is located in the owner's property, off...
Tranquil Tides
This home comfortably accommodates up to six guests in three en-suite bedrooms with an additional guest toilet. Each bedroom is furnished with a...
Villa Pescatori
The guest house offers tastefully furnished en-suite bedrooms, each designed with meticulous attention to detail. Every room boasts breathtaking ...
Thyme & Tide
Thyme & Tide offers accommodation in a seven bedroom beach house in Yzerfontein on the Cape West Coast. The house is is perched on the dunes and ...
Tula Guest Farm Cottage
Situated in the Jacobuskraal Nature Reserve, Tula Guest Farm Cottage offers guests comfortably furnished self-catering accommodation in Yzerfonte...
Flamingo House 21
Flamingo House 21 is a self-catering holiday home in walking distance of the beach. It is perfect for a family or a group of friends and sleeps t...
Tula Guest Farm House
Tula Guest Farm House offers two rooms furnished with a Queen-size and a single bed, three rooms with double beds, and an attic room that is furn...
Hilltop Huisies at !Khwa Ttu
At !Khwa Ttu, your stay is more than just accommodation-it's an experience. Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the fynbos, the variety of appeal...
White Sands
White Sands offers accommodation in a beautiful house in Yzerfontein on the Cape West Coast, only an hours drive out of Cape town. The house is j...
Blombosch Farmhouse
Blombosch Farmhouse is the perfect getaway destination, offering Cape West Coast self catering for a family or friends. Ideal for two families, o...
Peace Haven at Windfarm
Peace Haven at Windfarm offers private glamping accommodation on the West Coast with views of Yzerfontein's ocean. It is ideally situated between...
Pearl Bay Beach Villa
Situated in Yzerfontein on the Cape West Coast, Pearl Bay offers accommodation for eight guests. The gorgeous house boasts lovely sea views and i...
Sea Glimpse Yzer
Sea Glimpse Yzer is perfect for a getaway to the tranquil seaside village that marks the start of the beautiful Cape West Coast Region. Sea Glim...
Kaalvoet Villa
Kaalvoet Villa is the top floor, upmarket holiday home offering accommodation in Yzerfontein. From here you are only 150 metres from the beach wi...
Villa Insolventa
Villa Insolventa is ideal for a visit to Yzerfontein and the West Coast, being within walking distance from the beach. The Villa can accommodate ...
16 Mile View Apartment
16 Mile View Apartment offers self-catering in Yzerfontein, right on the oceanfront. Guests can enjoy a tranquil beach break in this quiet West C...
Blombosch Lodge
Blombosch Lodge is set amongst the Fynbos dunes of the West Coast and is just 8km from the beautiful village of Yzerfontein. There are a number o...
Beach Villa Die Duyker
Beach Villa Die Duyker offers comfortable accommodation in a lovely home with stunning ocean views. This beautifully appointed four bedroom home ...
83 Dassen Island
Nestled against a hill and boasting 180 degree sea views, 83 Dassen Island is a charming self catering holiday apartment which accommodates four ...
Villa Fantastica Suite
Villa Fantastica Suite is a self-catering holiday apartment offering accommodation in Yzerfontein , located under the main house. This accommodat...
Sandybanks 15
Sandybanks 15 is a romantic holiday apartment in Yzerfontein where guests can relax and enjoy stunning sea views. It is ideally situated on a qui...
Fynbos Cabins at !Khwa ttu
On the sea side of the Nature Reserve discover our wood and stone Fynbos Cabins, simple luxury beneath vast, blue West Coast skies. A private bal...
On The Beach Self Catering
On The Beach is situated on the beachfront in Yzerfontein. The lower level offers accommodation in two units with beautiful sea views and have a ...
Lewens-Essens on C
At Lewens-Essens B&B your soul will be enriched by the beauty of nature. Amongst other things the unobstructed 180 degree view will reward you wi...
16 Mile View Holiday Home
16 Mile View Holiday Home is located on the oceanfront in this laid-back beach village. It has two bedrooms on two different levels. The upstairs...
Swept Away Guest House
Swept Away Guest House is true to its name, nestled against a hill with stunning views of the bay below, and on a clear day you can even see Tabl...
Above Board
Above Board is a holiday house in Yzerfontein located in the 16 Mile Estate, just minutes from the front door there is a private beach access to ...
Lumberjack Cottage
Lumberjack Cottage is a rustic cottage on Blombosch Farm just 5km outside Yzerfontein. The cottage provides self catering accommodation for four ...
16 Mile Beach Estate Unit 6
A serene coastal retreat in Yzerfontein. As the gateway to the stunning Cape West Coast, this destination offers the perfect setting for a relaxi...
The Olive Tree Villa
The Olive Tree Villa is located in Yzerfontein on the West Coast and offers accommodation where you can wake each morning to the frothy trajector...
Sonvanger Villa
Sonvanger Villa is located in Yzerfontein and is a two bedroom house that is able to accommodate up to six guests. Yzerfontein is well known for ...
Emmaus On Sea
Emmaus on Sea offers you a self catering accommodation on the Cape West Coast. So you're going away to unwind or to play or possibly simply to re...
Villa Fantastica
Villa Fantastica is a self-catering villa offering luxury accommodation. The spacious 4-bedroom holiday home is ideal for a family or group getaw...
Flamingo Uitsig 17
Welcome to Flamingo Uitsig 17, a spacious and sunny house nestled in a charming coastal town. This large holiday home offers accommodation in Yze...
Breakaway Apartment
Breakaway Apartment sleeps three guests in a bedroom with a Queen-size bed and a three-quarter bed in the lounge. The bedroom has an en-suite bat...
Captain's Cabin
Captain's Cabin can accommodate up to a maximum of 26 people in seven rooms. Four of the rooms contain double beds and en-suite bathrooms. The ot...
Yzer Apartment 6
We welcome you to Yzer Apartment 6, Yzerfontein where you will find privacy, relaxation and comfortable upmarket accommodation on the Cape West C...
Lugkasteel
Situated in Yzerfontein on the Cape West Coast, Lugkasteel Holiday Home offers self catering accommodation for five guests. The house boasts beau...
13 on Main
13 on Main is a one-minute walk to the main beach, just one of the benefits when choosing this home for your stay. The home has all the amenities...
Blombosch Jaghuisie
Situated on a farm just 8kms outside Yzerfontein, Blombosch Jaghuisie boasts a beautiful setting overlooking salt pans. The nights skies are fill...
Barefoot Bungalow
Barefoot Bungalow offers quality accommodation in Yzerfontein for a family or group of friends. The Holiday Home sleeps six guests in three bedro...
Swept Away Apartment
Swept Away Apartment offers accommodation in Yzerfontein and is the perfect getaway for couples seeking a romantic escape. The apartment is situa...
Atlantic 62
With breath-taking views over the Atlantic, Dassen Island and Table Mountain in the distance, Atlantic 62 lies on a cliff-top within Yzerfontein'...
Rus-i-Biki
Rus-i-Biki is a self-catering holiday apartment in Yzerfontein with partial sea views, located in the Seaview Centre. Rus-i-Biki is air-condition...
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