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Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserveelandsfontein private nature reserve

Guests at this nature reserve in Western Cape can enjoy exhilarating fossil safaris and nature drives, 5-star accommodation and impeccable service. Abundant wildlife and beautiful Cape flora can be seen on walks and excursions with friendly and knowledgeable rangers.

Elandsfontein Private Nature Reserve in Western Cape is distinctive for a number of reasons. It has the only 5-star safari lodge close to Cape Town (within a 1 hour drive). Sonqua Manor is also one of a kind on the West Coast. Guests will find 4 luxurious and spacious suites, stylish guest areas and a sparkling swimming pool.


Elandsfontein flowers

 

Fabulous fossils and human artefacts have been discovered literally lying about on the white dunes in the reserve. This world renowned fossil site has yet to be fully excavated and represents hugely important clues from hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Buffalo at ElandsfonteinElandsfontein lies in the general area that supports Hopefield Sand Fynbos listed as an endangered vegetation type in the South African National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment. Three broad plant CFR communities are identified on the reserve, being Dune Thicket, Sand Plain Fynbos and the White Dune systems.

This floral kingdom is a World Heritage Site, many wild plants here cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. These plant communities provide the diverse habitat required to accommodate the various indigenous animal species re-introduced to the reserve in 2006.

Species introduced, include Eland together with Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Vaal Ribbok, Bontebok, Kudu, Springbok, Cape Grey Buck, Black Wildebeest and Zebra.

A herd of Cape Buffalo has also been introduced as part of a ongoing program to reintroduce the big 5 into the reserve. As a direct result of the sound game management programs of the reserve the population of species like Duiker and Steenbuck have also made a remarkable recovery. Today nearly 600 animals freely roam the reserve.

Striped Mouse, Bush Karoo Rat, Small Grey Mongoose, Scrub Hare and Caracal are amongst those that you might be lucky enough to see and also keep a look out for the hundreds of Angulated Tortoises that cross the road. Sightings of the common Mole Snake and a healthy populations of Cape Cobra and Puffadder have also been recorded.

Guests can explore all the reserves exciting features on foot, by quad bike or in an open 4x4 Landover, accompanied by professional safari guides.

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