Drie Kuilen Nature Reserve
Montagu
Fynbos biome · Bontebok · Gemsbok
Can support Cape Leopard Trust
From R 350 a night
Cape birding route
Fynbos endemics, a pelagic trip and Karoo specials, from Cape Town over the mountains to Swellendam, Montagu and the Klein Karoo.
520 km5 to 8 daysEasy
About this route
The Cape gives birders two things nowhere else in the country can: fynbos endemics you will not find north of the mountains, and one of the great pelagic trips of the world an hour off Simon's Town. This route starts in Cape Town for Cape Sugarbird, Orange-breasted Sunbird and the boats, crosses to Swellendam under the Langeberg for Bontebok National Park and the Marloth forest margins, then climbs into the drier Karoo edge at Montagu and Calitzdorp, where Protea Canary, Karoo Prinia and Verreaux's Eagle replace the coastal list. Hosts along the way carry the BirdLife Affiliated badge and understand a breakfast before sunrise.
Stops along the route
Stays along this route
Ludicks Farm
Montagu
Fynbos biome · Giraffe · Spekboom
Can support Cape Leopard Trust
From R 2,600 a night
Kingfisher Cottages
Montagu
Succulent Karoo biome · Spekboom
Can support Cape Leopard Trust
From R 1,595 a night
Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Montagu
Succulent Karoo biome · Black backed jackal · Honey badger
Can support BirdLife South Africa
From R 175 a night
Olive Stone Farm and Cottages
Montagu
Fynbos biome · Spekboom
Can support Cape Leopard Trust
From R 4,000 a night
Patatsfontein Stay
Montagu
Fynbos biome · Waboom · Spekboom
Can support Pietersfontein Conservancy and more
From R 1,750 a night
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Montagu
Succulent Karoo biome · Spekboom
Can support Pietersfontein Conservancy and more
From R 3,750 a night
Bloukrans Off-Grid Cabin
Montagu
Fynbos biome · Black backed jackal · Honey badger
Can support BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,500 a night
Mont Eco Game Reserve
Mont Eco Game Reserve, Montagu
Succulent Karoo biome · Leopard · Lion
Can support Cape Leopard Trust and more
Price on request