Duinepos is a community based tourism project
The Langebaan lagoon is one of the core features of the West Coast National Park and is a RAMSAR wetland site of international importance. The Langebaan lagoon represents almost 30% of South Africas salt marshes.
The West Coast National Park is home to more than 250 bird species. During the summer months (December to February) about 70 000 birds migrate to the West Coast National Park from as far as Northern Russia.
Paleonthological and archeological features abound in the West Coast National Park and Eves Footprints found in the park was dated at 117 000 years old.
During the spring the strandveld is embroidered with a tapestry of multi-hued flowers that is as unique as it is idyllic.
Duinepos Chalets is situated inside the West Coast National Park, based inland in natural bush, next to the sand dunes.
The Park itself is 31 000 hectares in extent and Duinepos is 15 kilometers away from the lagoon. The closest town is Langebaan and 17 kilometers away from Duinepos.
CONSERVATION FEES
- Daily conservation fees are compulsory.
- Locals: R45 p/p out of season and August and September R64 p/p (valid till 31 October 2016)
- Foreigners: R68 p/p out of season and August and September R136 p/p (valid til 31 October 2016)
- Conservation fees are payable when entering the Park at the gate. It is not included in the accommodation and booking rates.
- PLEASE NOTE: NO AFTER HOURS GATE ACCESS - you will need to access the gate before gate closing times.
Accommodation at Duinepos Chalets
Choose any one of our 11 chalets of which 2 are disabled friendly. Each chalet is situated to ensure privacy, peace and tranquility.
Each unit sleeps 4 people comfortably with a bunk bed in the lounge area a maximum of 6 people are allowed (4 adults plus 2 children)
Each chalet offers:
- 2 bedrooms (bedding and towels included)
- Open plan kitchen (fully equipped)
- Lounge
- Fire place
- Shower and toilet
- Outside braai area
- Water sports e.g. Kite surfing, water skiing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, swimming, fishing, angling, boating.
- Geelbek Restaurant
- Picnicking and swimming at Kraalbay
- Braais and whale watching at Tsaarsbank
- Birdwatching at Geelbek, Abrahamskraal and Seeberg
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Postberg flower trail during flowering season (August-September)
The Geelbek Visitors Centre is conveniently located at the southern end of the lagoon offering visitors information about Trails, Cultural history, Bird watching and Regional tourism activities.
Directions from Cape Town City Centre:
Take N1 (Paarl) On-ramp.
Pass Lower Church Street off-ramp.
Take next off-ramp - R27 (Marine Drive).
Drive through Paarden Eiland and Milnerton.
R27 continues as West Coast Road.
Travel along R27 for 120 km.
Past Yzerfontein/Darling Turn-off (11 km).
Turn Left into West Coast National Park Gate.
Follow signs to Geelbek and Duinepos.
Directions to Atlantic Shores from Cape Town Airport:
As you exit the airport take the N2 turnoff to the Somerset West.
From the N2 turn off onto the R300.
Continue on the R300 until it forks.
Take the left fork to N1 / Cape Town.
Continue until N7 turnoff to Malmesbury.
Look out for a weigh bridge for trucks on left side of road; just past the weigh bridge turn left to Melkbos Strand.
8km further at traffic light at the Melkbos Strand / R27 intersection turn right onto the R27.
Continue straight on the R27 (West Coast Road)
Travel along R27 for 120 km.
Past Yzerfontein/Darling Turn-off (11 km).
Turn Left into West Coast National Park Gate.
Follow signs to Geelbek and Duinepos.
