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About this place
Blacktail Cottage is a self-catering cottage in Goukamma Nature Reserve, on the Garden Route coast between Sedgefield and Knysna, a World Heritage Site of beach, estuary and milkwood forest rich in birdlife.
It sleeps up to 4 guests. Off-peak rates from R1470 per night (base 2 guests, additional guest R305 per night), peak season R2080 per night.
This is one of the CapeNature self-catering options in Goukamma Nature Reserve, bookable through Spekboom as part of the CapeNature travel-trade programme.
175 birds recorded here or nearby, including 16 regional endemics and 6 of conservation concern. Tap a bird for stays where it has been recorded and its field notes.
Nothing is hidden, in-season birds simply move to the front. Months come from national records, not from this garden.












These are records, not promises. Wild birds and animals move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
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Buffalo Valley is a beautiful area in Western Cape, offering visitors access to local amenities, community attractions, and the authentic character of African life.
See more places in Buffalo ValleyBlacktail Cottage is located in Buffalo Valley. The property page shows a map and exact directions after booking.
Blacktail Cottage accommodates up to 4 guests.
Select your dates on the Blacktail Cottage property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.
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Self-catering, sleeps up to 4. Off-peak from R1470/night, additional guest R305/night beyond 2. Peak R2080/night.