Leopard spotted!
November 4, 2024
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THE LAND TELLS A STORY
The Reserve
West Coast Private Game Reserve was established in October 2024 as a collaboration between conservation minded farmers in the area. The Game reserve borders West Coast National Park to the North and the Ocean to the west.
The vegetation and landscape changes towards the east covering 3 west coast biomes. Closest to the beach, the area consists of Langebaan Dune Strandveld, which turns into Saldhana flats Strandveld and then turns into Hopefield Sand Fynbos, with Pincushions and Proteas earmarking the transition.
The salt pans in the area add striking features to the landscape and allow for seasonal wetlands to develop attracting a myriad of birds.
ROAMING FREE
Our Wildlife
The reserve offers visitors a chance to see some of the amazing wildlife indigenous to the western cape. Besides iconic safari animals such as Giraffe, Zebra and Wildebeest, the reserve is the home of 8 Antelope species, from the largest Eland to the elusive Steenbok.
The Eland, is the largest antelope in the world and is one of the most prominent animals on the Reserve
With their heads sticking out amongst the Dunes, the Giraffe is easily spotted in this unique habitat.
The iconic zebra thrives in the varied coastal landscape.
The Kudu, with its distinctive horns, is harder to spot, as it likes to hang out in the denser vegetation.
A large herd of springbok roams across the reserve, Usually staying out in the open where they can keep an eye out for Caracal.
The blue wildebeest can usually be found near one of the natural springs or water holes, Needing daily access to water.
The hardy Ostrich is widespread along the west coast, and prominent on the reserve.
The elusive duiker is one of the two small antelopes on the reserve. Recognisable by the black stripe on its nose.
The petite Steenbok is more reddish in colour than the Duiker and lacks the black nose stripe.
With its oily fur, the Waterbuck is perfectly adjusted to wet areas.
The Red Hartebeest can be found in the grassy areas of the reserve.
Like the Wildebeest, Impala need to drink daily and can usually be found near water.
The elusive Caracal is hard to spot and a rare sighting.
Despite many Porcupines residing on the reserve, it is rarely seen, as it is nocturnal. However its quills are often found.
BRINGING THE COLOUR
West Coast Flowers
The West Coast is renowned for its variety and splendour of flowers, in late winter and spring. From August to October the reserve pops with colour, signalling the joy of an oncoming summer. Our reserve allows our guests to walk safely and take in the first signs of spring up close.
