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Walker Bay Nature Reserve Office

Tourist attraction Nature preserve

Rugged coastal reserve with beaches & cliffs, offering land-based whale watching, hiking & biking. People often mention beautiful,


Address

16 17th Ave, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa

Website

www.capenature.co.za

Contact

+27 87 087 3841

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (328 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 7:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Andreas H. 2 years ago on Google
    Close to Gansbaai, De Kelders. A must do experience. 🐳 🌊 🌍 🥾 Walking, lingering, resting, enjoying the untouched beach, the sand, the dunes, the rocks, the deep blue water of the Atlantic. 2-3 times a day you can see the boats of Ivanhoe Sea Safaris and Southern Right Sharters in the bay which are looking for the Gentle Giants. And by the way , don`t forget an excursion to the Klipgat Caves beside. Moreover some small maps to orientate. The access to the entrance at Normandie St. isn`t so easy it likes, so have close look at Google maps or similar. Confer to Google maps tag: Walker Bay Nature Reserve Entrance.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nazneen B. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful!! Short walk to the caves, with little enclosed beach. on the other side you will also find a beautiful stretch of beach. Further walks available but not shaded, so need to go early. Views were stunning. (not well signposted, at the parking lot, go down the stairs, cross the viewing platform and continue left across the sand, over some rocks and into caves)
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew Z. 5 years ago on Google
    A beautiful piece of coastline. Abundant bird life to photograph. Sea temp was pleasant, but beware the rip currents. The Eastern side of the reserve has De Kelders archeology sites, a must visit
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Buyisiwe S. 2 years ago on Google
    Pristine beauty. Some of the best Mother Nature has to offer. Sea, shore, mountain, sky. Stunningly untamed and beautiful!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 4 years ago on Google
    Even though this reserve is close to Stanford and Gansbaai, it has a wonderful feeling of remoteness. Great birdlife, long white sandy beaches and the chance to see seals, dolphins and even whales in the season. A peaceful haven, well worth a visit for nature lovers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theo de V. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful places to go. On the road from Hermanus to Gansbaai. Hardly any tourists - in fact we did not see anybody. Small admission fee. Deserted beaches, beautiful flowers and seals on the beach every now and then.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane O. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful way to explore our heritage and coast line. Definitely need to pack hiking shoes. A bit of a climb getting to the caves but definitely worth it. Beautiful views and restrooms available.

  • 5/5 Ani V. 7 years ago on Google
    Didn't see the entire Reserve, just visited the southern shore to see the famous Klipgat Caves but it was clean and well maintained, and entry was free. Not enough signage from the main road past De Kelder so struggled to find the entrance but once we were in it was lovely.

  • 5/5 Andrea T. 1 year ago on Google
    Breathtakingly beautiful beach and caves. A MUST VISIT if you're in the area!

  • 5/5 Darren S. 5 months ago on Google
    Very remote, beautiful scenery.

  • 5/5 Nadia K. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful nature reserve. Entry is 60R per person and you will be able to walk around the nature reserve, enter the Klipgat Caves, and there is also a super fun 4x4 sand dune trail that is 5km long - only go if you actually have a 4x4 and are a capable/confident driver.


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