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Explore the Baviaanskloof Valley on a guided tour. Discover diverse plant species, spot wildlife, and enjoy a braai lunch.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the lush landscapes of the Baviaanskloof Valley
• Discover a diverse range of plant species and dramatic biomes
• Spot a variety of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat
• Enjoy a delicious braai lunch in the heart of the valley
• Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and drop-off included

Description

Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel or lodge. Relax as you travel to the Baviaanskloof, a narrow valley just under 200 kilometers in length, bounded by the Baviaanskloof Mountains to the north and the Kouga Mountains to the south. Explore the valley, which lies at a lower altitude than the Karoo in the north. Learn how the rainfall of the Karoo filters through the mountains to the Baviaanskloof River, creating a surprisingly lush environment that supports a wide variety of plant species. Discover three biomes with five veld types in the valley. On the northern slopes, find the Spekboomveld and Valley Bushveld. On the southern slopes, see the flourishing Cape Fynbos. In the long side valleys, explore the Knysna Forest vegetation. On the mountain plateaus, encounter the Rhinoceros Veldt and Grassland. Marvel at the widespread succulent Karoo bush in the valley, which is why the Baviaanskloof is classified as a part of the Little Karoo. Because of this spectacular diversity of plant species, an impressive variety of birds can be found in the valley. In the Baviaanskloof, the wildlife matches the diversity of the plants. There are fifty-six reptile species, twenty-three being endemic to South Africa and three found only in the Baviaanskloof. The valley is also home to seventeen amphibian and fifteen fish species. Enjoy a delicious braai lunch in the park before heading back to your hotel or lodge.

Includes

Entrance Fee Tea Binoculars (stays in the vehicle) Hotel/lodge pickup and drop-off Transportation Braai Lunch

Important Information

• Pick up and drop off times are dependent on the client’s preference. It is recommended that clients be picked up relatively early as driving to the Baviaans is quite a distance. From Gqberha to Baviaans is about 135km approximately 2hr 30 min drive one way.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund