Best trails in Bontebok National Park

Sheltered by the Langeberg Mountains and bordered to the south by the Breede River, the Bontebok National Park provides a refuge for not only bontebok, but also for other species such as the Cape mountain zebra, red hartebeest and grey rhebok. Abundant bird life includes the secretary bird, fish eagle and francolin. Bird watching is excellent near the camping and picnic sites.

Bontebok National Park is on the banks of the Breede River, just 5km from Swellendam. The Acasia, Aloe and Bushbuch Trails start at the same spot and follow routes along the Breede River. There are parking and a tap at the start to fill up your water bottles. Picnic, braai and ablution facilities are available and can be used by day visitors.

Bontebok National Park is a species-specific national park in South Africa. It was established in 1931 to ensure the preservation of the Bontebok. It is the smallest of South Africa's 18 National Parks, covering an area of 27.86 km² The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which is a World Heritage Site. The Cape Floral region of the national park is one of the richest floral regions in the world. Over 70% of the flowers are endemic to the Table Mountain, for this reason United Nations...