The West Coast National Park was established to protect a section of the coastline, the Langebaan lagoon and 4 bird islands.
Throughout the year the focus is on the lagoon, except for a brief period every spring when the Postberg section of the Park draws thousands of visitors to view spectacular fields of flowers.
The Langebaan lagoon is said to be one of the great wetlands of the world. Each summer it is a bird watchers paradise when over 60 000 birds make it their homes, arriving from as far away as the Arctic, Greenland and even Siberia.
Other wildlife include the bat-eared fox, blue wildebeest, bontebok, zebra and African wild cat. Skate, ray and sand shark are a few of the fish species found in the lagoon.
Some of the leisure activities available are sailing, fishing and hiking.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK:
- bird watching
- wildflowers (in Spring)
- Postberg Hiking Trail
- fishing
SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Birdlife: Cape gannet, Jackass penguin, flamingos and other waders, black harrier
Herbivores: blue wildebeest, bontebok, zebra
Carnivores: African wild cat, bat-eared fox,
Sea Life: stingrays, sand sharks
DIRECTIONS TO WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK:
South of Langebaan off the R27
Glenfinnan Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Langebaan, Cape West Coast. Picturesque Langebaan... breath-taking... stunning panoramic sea, Bay and lagoon views of emerald green waters and pristine white sandy beaches. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Seagulls Guest House provides self catering flatlet accommodation in Langebaan, Cape West Coast. We provide affordable, fully-equipped and neat self-catering units, designed to cater for intimate couple's vacations or fun family getaways or large groups. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sandpipers offers wonderful self catering accommodation in Langebaan, Cape West Coast. Experience the splendor of Langebaan, situated 122km from Cape Town on the banks of the lagoon, alongside the West Coast National Park. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Holiday Guest House, Langebaan is true to its name. We offer luxury and classic suites, allowing you to relax the way you prefer to during your stay in Langebaan. We offer the option of accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis and also Self Catering... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
On the beach front, close to restaurants and shops, Greystones Beach House provides luxury self-catering accommodation for eight people. Ideally situated for watersports, bird life and wild flowers of Langebaan Lagoon. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Situated on an enormous equestrian estate overlooking the north side of Saldanha Bay, privately owned Masada Guest House offers the greatest accommodation in Langebaan in a laid back country style atmosphere... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Anchor Bay, a home away from home, is a self-catering house (sleeps 7) located in the small lagoon town of Skiathos, Langebaan on the Cape West Coast. Anchor Bay is within walking distance of Club Mykonos, the beach and Laguna Mall. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Club Mykonos K420 is a self catering apartment (sleeps 4) located on the serene shores of the scenic Langebaan Lagoon. Club Mykonos is a family friendly West Coast beach resort in South Africa that provides a unique and exciting holiday, as well as... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mykonos Sunset Beach House offers 2 self catering apartments (6-sleeper and 8-sleeper) in the lovely Club Mykonos Resort at Langebaan on the Cape West Coast. This freestanding house is perched on the hillside with picturesque views from the balconies... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Paradise Beach Apartments are self catering accommodation apartments in Langebaan on the Cape West Coast. There are 6 units to choose from. Wake up to the peaceful sounds of waves breaking and song of wild birds at Perle of Paradise Self Catering... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.