| Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Velddrif Also known as the ‘West Coast Twins’, the villages of Velddrift and Laaiplek are busy fishing centres, situated at the mouth of the Berg River. The River is popular with water sport enthusiasts, and pelicans, flamingoes, spoonbills and the glossy ibis frequent these waters. With it’s mild Mediterranean climate, this area offers year round vacation possibilities. GENERAL INFORMATION How to get there Cape Town 150 km Altitude: 20 m above sea level Average Temperatures Summer 16°c – 30°c; winter 9°c – 22°c Average Rainfall: 190 mm – 270 mm per year mostly during winter Mountains (near vicinity) Piketberg Mountain (60 km from Velddrif), Cederberg (Citrusdal 130 km from Velddrif), Groot Winterhoek Mountains (Porterville 95 km from Velddrif) Rivers (near vicinity) The Berg River originates in the Jonkershoek and Franschhoek mountains and meanders through fertile agricultural land until it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Velddrif. Dams (near vicinity) Misverstand Dam, near Malmesbury (78 km from Velddrif). Banks Absa, Fnb, Standard, ATM’s 2 NATURE Velddrif is known for it’s unique character, wetlands with abundant birdlife, and fishing industry. The Berg River Estuary is one of two locations in South Africa that qualifies as a wader hotspot. This estuary is home to nearly 30 000 birds. The Cederberg Wilderness Area as well as the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area offers excellent hiking routes. ATTRACTIONS Annual Events Wildflower Show – September Villiersdorp Agricultural Show - October Amandelhoutvlakte Bird Sanctuary Border on the Theewaterkloof Dam Kelkiewyn Wine Centre Taste some of the delicate local wines Tours, Safari’s and Cruises Dried Fruit Co-op Tour Four Passes Fruit Tour Historical Walking Tour Tractor Tours Tractor driven tours to various places of interest, eg. Fruit farms, mountain tours, bird watching tours etc. flora and fruit Tour, Apple Valley Route, Cape Flora Mountain Safari Villiersdorp Cellar ACTIVITIES 4x4 Fynbos Mountain Eco Tour Bird Watching About 70 species have been recorded in the Wild Flower Garden and Reserve. Golf Theewaterskloof Country Club Resort Accommodation in and around Velddrif Laaiplek Hotel accommodation in Velddrif
This Hotel is situated in the harbour area on the banks of the Berg River and offers a view best described as tranquil, yet fascinating with and abundance of bird-life and fishing trawlers coming ... More
 Riviera Hotel accommodation in Velddrif
The hotel offers single and double en - suite accommodation with DSTv and SABC channels. Each suite has a fully equipped patio with a breathtaking view of the Berg River. The pride of the Riviera Hotel is its honeym... More
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